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Operation Spark

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About Operation Spark

Operation Spark is a New Orleans non-profit offering a 13-week full-time digital education immersion program to low-opportunity individuals. They also teach a five-week Intro to Programming course that focuses on the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. By attending their bootcamp and immersion courses, students can become full stack...

16 Operation Spark reviews

Is Operation Spark legit? According to the 16 Operation Spark reviews on Career Karma, the school holds a rating of 4.0 out of five.

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Life Changing program

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Created 3 years ago
The program was really intense but that's what it took to get me from where I was (very little programming knowledge) to being a professionally employable developer. I learned so much thanks to the instructors and thorough curriculum as well as the group spirit, helping each other out.
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Strong 'full-stack' curriculum focused on JS (multiple front end frameworks + NodeJs/Express server) + MySql & NoSql DB + Deployment Very attentive instructors Great diverse organization culture
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The program is already very intense so it's hard to add more material to it, however, since it's focused on Javascript, it's leaning 'heavily' towards front-end but styling/css isn't a focus at all. More styling knowledge would solidify...

Literally changed my life

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Jon Mohon graduated Operation Spark
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Created 3 years ago
I joined Operation Spark as an individual with absolutely no experience whatsoever. I had never written a line of code/html in my life. They showed me how to do it all. A complete transformation in only 6 months. I went from depending on food pantry charities to feed my family, to being a full time software engineer. Six months after that, I bought my first home.
Pros
1. Avg. Salary for grads: ~65k a year 2. Provides an industry based certificate upon completion 3. Financial assistance available
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1. You will not be able to work during the later half of the program(70+ hours of classes per week) 2. No breaks for most holidays

Strong Program

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Evan Taft graduated Operation Spark
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Created 3 years ago
Operation Spark is a difficult and fully immersive program. Instructors and staff offer a lot of guidance and only want you to succeed as well as bring out the best in you. The program consists of five parts which will run around 6 months at best. The curriculum starts with learning the basics in JavaScript and then dives into working across the stack with front end, backend, databases, and design to show you how to create a fully developed web application. The fourth part of the program is 12...
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- Instructors provide a lot of guidance - Curriculum is structured to help team building skills as well as full stack engineering skills - Learn a lot in a short amount of time to set you up for success - Local non-profit
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- It can be a lot of pressure to keep up with assignments while the program is moving so quickly - Blogs and Presentations are part of the curriculum for a good reason, but people tend to not like them due to weak writing and presenting...

Operation Spark Outcomes

Is Operation Spark worth it? Let’s look at the Operation Spark outcomes numbers. Operation Spark graduates have found rewarding careers at high-profile companies.

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Operation Spark Courses

Operation Spark offers a wide range of excellent courses to choose from. If you want to study full-time, you can choose from Bootcamp.

No matter which course you choose, the Operation Spark curriculum has been crafted and tested to ensure you leave the program with the skills you need to launch a rewarding new career.

How much does Operation Spark cost? As for Operation Spark tuition, all Operation Spark courses cost $0.. But the cost of Operation Spark courses shouldn’t be the only thing you consider. There are a variety of financing options available to help you pay for Operation Spark's cost.

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During Bootcamp students have learned the foundations of programming but don’t yet have the knowledge needed to apply them in a workplace environment. Our Immersion track helps students build upon those foundations by offering comprehensive curriculum with over 700 hours of material. Throughout the course you’re gaining workplace ready skills and a deep understanding of standard developer tools such as Git, the command line, test-driven development, and debuggers. You’re also learning soft skills such as problem-solving, team collaboration, public speaking, and meeting goals and expectations. The course is in partnership with Hack Reactor and runs 11 hours a day, 6 days a week for 3 months.

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Our 5-week Introduction to Programming Bootcamp is a deep dive into JavaScript, functional programming, and basic web development. Bootcamp prepares students for entry into our 3 month Immersion program. The course is 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks at 60 hours of total instruction. Students can choose to aim for the Immersion course once completing Bootcamp or enter directly into an internship or apprenticeship. 
Prior to starting in the Intro to Programming Bootcamp, students must complete the material from the Prep program. Our Prep program helps our organization measure a student’s desire and aptitude for software engineering, while allowing them to figure out of a career in software development is something for them on their own time. As we want as many people as possible to try their hand at software development, our Prep program is free for all, and prepares students for entry into our one month Intro to Programming Bootcamp.

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How many students does this school have?

Operation Spark has over 380 students and graduates as of 2024. This number will only continue to grow as more and more students take advantage of the courses offered here.

What courses are offered at Operation Spark?

Operation Spark offers several courses in different tech subjects, including: Immersion, Bootcamp.

What types of programs are available at Operation Spark?

Operation Spark currently has Full-time types of programs available to new students.

What financing options are offered by Operation Spark?

This school offers a variety of different financing options, including: Upfront Payments, Loan Financing. With these payment methods, nearly anyone can attend Operation Spark.

Where is Operation Spark available?

Operation Spark has one campus located in New Orleans. If you live in or near New Orleans, consider visiting to get an idea of Operation Spark’s style and staff. A...

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