Since the pandemic, Austin Coding Academy has really gone downhill. Last-minute schedule changes…read moreand overall disorganization have become the norm. It feels like they still haven't figured things out, and it's been pretty disappointing. The curriculum feels outdated and links to a bunch of youtube videos, which I could have seen for free. Plus, some of my peers aren't where they need to be, so it makes group projects suck. They seem to care more about the money than actual student success. Most of the positive reviews are from years ago. The place used to have a great reputation, but now it's just not the same. Until they sort things out, I wouldn't recommend Austin Coding Academy. There are other coding bootcamps out there with much better reputations and outcomes for a similar price.

Austin Coding Academy is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I just completed the intro…read morecourse, and I can confidently say that the intro course alone had a direct impact on my ability to secure a new, higher paying job that I love! Yes, there are 5 coding boot camps in Austin right now. Let me tell you what sets this program apart: 1. The Staff - The leadership and instructors at this school genuinely care deeply about 2 things. First, they care about you. They want you to succeed. They want you to make more money. They want you to take care of your family. And they do their best to make that happen through curriculum, project-based teaching, and networking. Second, they care about creating a workforce of people who can code well and contribute to the world. 2. They are affordable. Do the research yourself and compare, and these guys will still come out on top. 3. Last but not least, not only is the program designed for people who work full time, it is also broken into 3 10-week sessions. Maybe you're not sure if this is what you want to do for a living. Maybe you want to try out the first course and see how you do. You can do that here because you aren't forced into a long-term and expensive commitment. No matter what your education level may be (I never finished my Bachelor's degree), you can do this! I am planning on continuing this education, and you should plan on beginning it! *They are expanding to San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston as well.*

I've had the best time at this school! I have learned so much over the last 18 weeks, I can't…read morebelieve how fast it went by! My instructors deserve all the credit! GiGi, Esmeralda, and Shay have been so supportive and have taught me so much, they answer every question in detail and take their time genuinely teaching all the information!

This school has helped me learn so much I'm grateful for the instructors help and patience…read moreespecially from instructor Esmeralda , Valentine . They always made learning fun This was such a great experience!

I was looking for a career change when I was thinking about selling my small business. I decided on…read moretaking the 10 week online data analysis course. These courses might be great for someone who has their company paying for it but to me they're extremely overpriced if you're footing the bill and looking for a career change of any kind. Goes way too fast and it's just not likely for a 10 week course coming from no experience to become proficient enough to get a decent job in the field. The "advisor" told me no experience was necessary and the "front desk girl just finished that course and got a job". To me it feels like a lot of the for profit schools that tell you all you can do and charge a ton. There are basically free sites/courses that can teach you the same thing. I messed up and I accept that which is why I'm leaving this review to help the next guy/girl.

A+ for their Web Development Immersive Class…read more Before coming to General Assembly, I had little to no experience with coding. After 12 weeks of focus and hard work, thanks to GA, I have built a strong foundation for a career in front-end development by gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies. The intructors were fantastic. The experience they bring to the classroom taught us to think like developers by providing just enough guidance to maximize our time in the program while allowing us to struggle through obstacles the right way rather than taking shortcuts. I can honestly say I learned more during those three months than I did in college. Moreover, the outcomes team provided more than enough tools, and networking opportunities to land a job I was excited about. Make no mistake though, you will get out whatever effort you put into this course. Don't sign up if you're not ready to work hard. Beyond providing a hard skillset, this course inspired me to challenge myself and enjoy the learning process again. With each new project comes new puzzles to solve, and with each new language comes new obstacles to conquer and skills to master. On the whole, I'm thrilled to be graduating with the confidence to take on the ever-changing field of web development.

Best thing I've done in years - was joining Galvanize. It's a great downtown Austin location and…read moreawesome, comfortable space - but it's the people and the members that really make it. Bill Blackstone and the Galvanize crew are fantastic. They keep the space running great and full of interesting community events every week. Helpful, friendly, smart staff! The members are tremendous too. I've made many great new friends and business associates here. I've started new projects with members and built great relationships. Can you tell I like it?? Definitely worth checking out.

Are you looking for a Full-Stack Web Developer Bootcamp? if so, this is the perfect place for you…read more I'm currently in the Full-Stack program and I love it. I had no previous experience yet, I've learned so much in the last 4 months. They have great instructors, and the curriculum is well designed so you can have a very good experience throughout the program. We have instructors during the whole 6 months every single day, from 9 to 5 pm. They explain to us the topic of the day/week and then we work in different projects that helps us to practice the new stuff that we learn every day. The main reason that I choose Galvanize over other Bootcamps, is the timeline. Being a 6 months program I think offers you more time to wrap your head around new concepts and new languages such as JavaScript. In addition, you are a Galvanize member and get free access to the building even during the weekends. Another great thing is the support that they give you during your job hunting. They help you with the resume, cover letters and how to prepare for interviews. Personally, I've enjoyed very much my experience here, and I have nothing but great things to say about Galvanize.

CyberTex has major problems when it comes to teaching and how the teachers act. Most students feel…read morelike we aren't really learning anything because classes are poorly organized and there's barely any real instruction. We often end up having to teach ourselves instead of getting help from the teachers, which is really frustrating. The lessons are confusing or don't happen at all, making it impossible to keep up. It feels like the school is setting us up for failure, as we are not given the support we need to succeed. Also, YOU CAN'T TALK TO THEM ABOUT ANYTHING; they just don't listen or care. The focus seems to be more on making money than on giving us a proper education. This whole situation makes it a horrible place for students, and it really should be shut down. No one should have to go through this kind of experience when they're trying to learn and grow.

So based on what i have experienced no i would not recommend them. They have some amazing staff in…read morethe office, some teachers are incredible and some self important faculty think far too highly on there past experience spending class time telling you how impressive they are vers going over actual relevant material. When questions for examples in the subject in the outline of the chaper are asked for "i don't know" is the response not a let me find out or let's do a quick surch as I'm not sure . Then if another class mate looks it up on google and states it's an example the instructor will say "no that sounds wrong" then goes back to talking about he got days vs the subject in the curriculum

Devon reached out and began by immediately lying. When called out, he turned into a jerk (his scam…read morewas exposed so why not?) Best to stay away from this place I can see from the other reviews left before me that their reputation is pretty bad anyway.

The CDL instructor, Raymond, an experienced truck driver was full of knowledge. He was always…read moreavailable and really wants his students to succeed. He went above and beyond and I would consider him a friend at this point. All the employees, from Raymond, to my recruiter, Hanifa, to the director, Dr. Johnson are all very hard workers and answered my calls and texts promptly, even on the weekends. They all work early to late for their students. They were easily accessible. All the students who were there with me were very friendly and we all encouraged each other. I passed my DPS skills test on the first try and couldn't be happier with this school. I would have given 5 stars but I rarely do, but I would definitely recommend! Happy Trucking!

School is horrible I was part of the first night time MA course, and it was a horrible experience…read more The instructor Ms.Unce got in her feelings due to me questioning why we haven't received some of the things that were promised. Yelled across the room wanted to argue versus answering any questions professionally. I went seeking help from the admissions office. I spoke with Michelle about my concerns. She pushes the situation to the side but then her and Rashion Unce gossip about it versus trying to fix anything. So the returning day Ms. Unce retaliated against the whole clsss due to my concerns and the ones we voiced to her the prior day. So definitely no luck with the hire ups there. Rashion Unce is very unprofessional we heard about mommy makeover surgeries, several men and other personal unprofessional conversations. It's a-lot more I can say here but I'm not. Best advice is to go through ACC this program is trash. We learned everything from packets no real instructor teaching

I recently took my state exam here and I'll be honest I was a little apprehensive because I read…read morethe reviews and I freaked myself out. I freaked myself out for nothing, this place has not gotten a review in quite some time. I would like to review my recent experience. Yes the building is very old but it did not have any affect on its purpose. The gal at the front desk was very kind and was trying to make the atmosphere a little less tense because when you're taking a big test you tend to be very focused. She explained the process very thoroughly. I had no issues with the computer or any of the test taking process. This place was more than adequate for test taking I will be back to take my next exam at this very location.

I highly recommend if you need to take an exam that you don't take it here…read more First of all, the building their in is older than dirt. Do not use the elevator because it does not feel safe. Use the stairs if you can find them. I came here to take a very important exam for work. There were so many red flags. They didn't ask for my ID to verify my identity which they are supposed to do. They didn't ask me to empty my pockets which they are supposed to do. I had my cell phone in my pocket and they didn't even ask for it. They put my car keys in a unlocked drawer so anyone could have easily taken them. They do not have a credit card terminal to read your card so they enter your card number manually into their system so my card number is on their unsecured system. The exam room is across the hall in a very small, crowded, room. There were about 7 people in there and some of the people were not wearing masks. I felt very uncomfortable especially when the guy next to me was constantly coughing. The computer I had was very old and slow. It would take forever just to get to the next question. The monitor was distorted and I couldn't view the entire page. I had to keep scrolling down to read the entire question. During the time I was taking the exam, I did not see anyone come in and proctor which they are supposed to do. When I finished the exam, I got a message that there was a processing error and my exam did not process. I went and told the person that was working there and she didn't have a clue what was wrong. They lost my exam and I was out a lot of money. These exams are not cheap. I was told there was nothing they could do. This whole experience was a nightmare.

They have the worst teachers and worst security ever they don't maintain kids and they also have…read morefights and bully's. These teachers do not care if yall fight but if yall do something else they called your parents for example (if your throw a piece of paper into the trash they email your parents 30 seconds later saying you tried to throw a pipebomb in a class full of kids) like what type of trouble is that . Please don't send your kids to this school with the 7-11 type bathrooms with toilet paper all over the seats and doodoo stains.

Awesome group of enthusiastic teachers. My son is there his 4th year. They really need new building…read moreand to take care of extremely dusty school yard. I would give the teachers 5 stars and more.