fun and inclusive for UCI students!! Also, very affordable prices for students. Recommend to all…read morestudents

It's too packed but the services are amazing. Even if you're not a UCI student you are welcomed to…read moreplay as long as you pay.

Took the 2 day Critical Skills course out in San Bernardino National Forest and this team is…read moreamazing! A variety of wonderful people and backgrounds attended and I learned so much. Thomas was really helpful, kind and incredibly intelligent with an inspiring story and history of incredible life saving experiences and knowledge! Fun, hard work, and absolutely worth it! and not to mention the beauty of being out there!

My little boy and I took an apothecary, one day critical survival skills, and plant ID course. We…read moreenjoyed it 100% and recommend this school. Thomas has great knowledge and the classes were so organized and well prepared. Sheila was also amazing with communication and clarity. These two and their dog make a great team and we are so happy with our new knowledge and experience. I am left inspired and more confident when I'm out in nature. Thank you!

We had a wonderful experience with this coding school. My son learned so much and gained confidence…read morein his abilities while developing valuable coding and problem-solving skills. The instructors do an excellent job of making learning engaging and enjoyable and keeps the students motivated to continue building their skills. A special thank you to Mark Freedkin, who has been fantastic throughout our experience. He is kind, understanding, and genuinely cares about his students and their families. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn valuable technology skills while being supported by a dedicated and caring team. We are so grateful for everything they've done for our family.

My son genuinely looks forward to every session at theCoderSchool Irvine. As a parent, seeing that…read morelevel of intrinsic motivation and eagerness to learn is exactly what I had hoped for. Given his plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering, the foundation of enjoyment and technical confidence he's building here (thanks to his fantastic instructor). This gives me full confidence that he will be well-prepared for his future career. Mark runs a top-tier program.

I started the program with no experience in coding. So I spent the first month doing python and…read morestatistics prework and audited classes on Saturdays and Sundays just to get myself familiarized with data science and machine learning concepts. The following month, I started fresh with a new cohort and finished the entire program with a portfolio of 6 projects. Following is roughly what my program, Mastering Applied Data Science, looked like. Each quarter was about 3 to 4 weeks long. First quarter we had classes which are lectures with in-class exercises. In the second quarter, we worked on projects and met once either on a Saturday or Sunday to present our projects. In the third quarter, we had lectures again. The fourth/last quarter was back to hands-on projects. A lot of information is covered in 12 to 16 weeks. Lecture classes are a lot of information with in-class mini assignments and exercises which help in understanding the material better and to get in the habit of typing code. People teaching the class are really knowledgeable and take the time to explain concepts and answer questions. They are really patient with answering questions and if people don't understand a concept they will happily explain the concept again. Because it is hard to digest all the information, a lot of things start to make sense during hands-on project weeks, at least that was my experience. We got datasets with some instructions and the following week, we presented our projects. This project-based learning was helpful for me in two ways. I had to explain my findings and thought process to others and answer any questions they had. This is a big part of Data Science because Data Scientists are expected to present and communicate what they learned from data and how can they address the business problem. Project days are also great because you get to learn from other people and what they did differently. I have learned and mastered a wide range of data science and machine learning skills because of the program, but I will list a few of those skills. Python, data analysis, cleaning, visualization. Regression and classification predictive modeling, train test split, Kfolds, cross-validation, different methods of grid-search, hyper-parameter tuning, sampling (Zia did an amazing job at explaining this concept, its importance, and how to effectively do sampling). Instructors are really helpful, knowledgeable and dedicated to teaching. I remember making office hour/ mentoring appointments with Kate to talk about the projects and she would give me constructive feedback to improve them and push me to do better. First half of the program is manageable and you can get relatively good learning and applying data science concepts. But second half of the program is overwhelming because the program also covers big data (spark), tensor flow, computer vision, recommender system, and natural language processing. These are more of specializations, except for maybe spark to work with big data. So each specialization would need weeks to months to get good at them. But if you don't understand any of these concepts they welcome you to repeat it without charging for it. You will get exposed to a lot of information and they will do their best to explain the concepts and answer any questions you have. You will learn a lot in the program if you invest time in it and take what they cover in the class and practice that outside of class, work on projects and work incredibly hard.

Loved the bootcamp. It helped me learn the skills to get a job in data. Zia Khan is a mastermind…read moreand a wonderful teacher. UPDATE-- After finishing the program I worked as an instructor for theDevMasters. I worked for two months, about six weekends, and was told I would be paid by Arshad, the owner. This was back in Feb/Mar and it is now July and I have not received a single dollar for my 40+ hours working for theDevMasters. DO NOT recommend to work for them. The owner Arshad has not been transparent and communicative as to why I have not received payment.

My daughter has been taking piano lessons at WePlay Music since she was 6 years old--we have been…read morewith the school for 8 years now and absolutely love it! They do a fantastic job supporting their students through wonderful teachers, regular recitals, and the structured RCM program. For the last two years, she has been studying with Mr. Felix, and he is incredible. He truly brings out the best in his students. Because of his guidance, my daughter's love for playing the piano has grown so much more. We highly recommend WePlay Music and Mr. Felix!

I've restarted piano classes with Mr. Felix after having not had classes for nearly 37 years. I was…read morenervous that I wouldn't be able to play at the level that I used to, but his patience, kindness and encouragement had my fingers moving again. I appreciate the personal take on how to approach my specific situation and potential to maybe finish the last two years of the RCM curriculum one day, that I began over 40 years ago. I recommend Mr. Felix to anyone who wants to learn to play for the love of music. I am so glad I have reunited with this art form and reminded myself how good music is for the soul!

My son has been taking classes here for 3 years now and he still loves it. The coaches have always…read morebeen supportive and have helped him grow both technically and personally. Seeing him make it to the World Championship this year was a really special moment for our family. Glad we found this place in Irvine.

We previously had an okay experience with this center's summer camp and regular coding classes,…read morewhich is why we decided to enroll our child in their competition team. Unfortunately, the competition team program fell far short of expectations, and our experience with management has been extremely disappointing. The team structure and organization did not provide adequate support or growth opportunities for students. When we brought these serious concerns to management, no viable solutions, adjustments, or alternatives were offered, leaving us with no choice but to withdraw our child. To make matters worse, the financial handling and communication were completely unacceptable. The owner Julie was unprofessional throughout this entire process. After we reached out via email to resolve the matter amicably--requesting a reasonable partial refund or account credit--our communication was completely ignored. As an educational organization, customer trust, clear communication, and student growth should be top priorities. Unfortunately, our experience demonstrated a distinct lack of organization and poor accountability. While their basic classes may be fine, I would strongly advise parents to exercise caution before committing to their competition team, paying upfront fees, or relying on verbal promises here.

This is based on our initial evaluation meeting and what I observed in an hour I was there…read more The owner was very welcoming and passionate about coding and could tell he was an expert in the field. He was very thorough in explaining the program and the curriculum. He was kind and answered all my questions during the meeting while my son was in his evaluation session. When I emailed back saying my son didn't show interest, I was expecting a no reply or a short acknowledgement email. Instead he still gave a thorough assessment of how my son did and pointed out the areas where he did well. We're hoping my son changes his mind in the near future but for now I wanted to share the positive experience I had with Btree. I really think this is one of the top coding programs in our area.

Btree Code Academy is a great place to learn coding…read more The curriculum focuses on solving problems rather than just lecturing, and is well designed to adapt to individual student's pace and levels. We were able to customize our learning topics based on our interest and progress. Combined with a small class setting, it feels like having private coding instructions. Our instructor Matthew is very knowledgeable and patient with our young learner. I appreciate the weekly reports about the progress and challenges our student made during each class. Through Matthew, our kiddo learned not just coding, but math concepts and advanced logic. His teaching focuses on exchanging thoughts and ideas with students instead of one-way lecturing. He is transparent, pragmatic, and well-versed in all the coding languages and the programing community that we feel comfortable seeking and relying on his advice regarding areas of opportunity, trending topics, certifications, competitions, or summer camps. The email communication with the school and the owner Daniel is always timely and effective. It's a small and friendly community with like-minded people. Price is reasonable. I highly recommend!

Summer CAMP Pandemic 2020!…read more Indoor coding class. 6 kids per class. Strict at mask wearing. Temperature taken at the door. Parents are not allowed inside the building. We were fortunate to enroll of our kid in here. We were confident with their protocols. The teacher were engaging. My son, 9yrs old, totally enjoyed it! He continues to beg me to go back; however, due to school being back in session we haven't had time to re-enroll! This place gives kids that critical thinking skills that will be applicable in the future! No pictures taken as I wasnt able to go inside the building.

My son looks forward to his coding class every week! This is a well run center with enthusiastic…read moreinstructors or "senseis". This summer, in addition to his weekly classes, he took part in the all day Roblox Immersion Camp. I wasn't sure how he would do all day working in Roblox studio to create games, but he absolutely loved it. Ethan was a wonderful instructor and it was a well run camp. Code Ninjas makes it so easy for parents to schedule classes and they are just the nicest people! If you have a child interested in coding - give this place a try! It's near Tanaka Farms in the Zion Market shopping center.

Since the summer of 2023, I began rotating through 4 different improv classes in 4 Orange County…read morecities every month -- both structured courses and one-night drop-ins. Are there reasons why Advantage Improv's 5-week workshop is world-class? Yes and... let us count the ways: 1) Co-founders/Lead Trainers Lee Godden and Bob Doll are consummate professionals. They consistently demonstrate mastery, poise and all-inclusive respect for their students. They effortlessly ensure everyone gets ample practice throughout each class while reinforcing core learnings. 2) Advantage Improv's focus is on applicable, transferable skills across virtually every aspect of life where you need to communicate -- and they keep it PG-13 for business applications. 3) You can get a bona fide Advantage Improv Applied Improvisational Professional (AIAIP) certification for completing their coursework. 4) They help you improve your communication skills across public speaking, active listening, creativity, innovation, problem-solving and collaboration. 5) It's hella fun. Is this for you? Of course it is. Just go, be in the moment and have a GREAT time.

I had the best time taking a 5-week course with Lee and Bob on Improv for professional and personal…read moredevelopment! The way the class was laid out was easy to understand and digest. Each week had a topic, and each week we got the chance to practice public speaking in group formats, duo formats, and single formats. Lee and Bob did a great job at making everyone feel very comfortable and confident. It was my first time ever taking a class like this, and it was nice to see that the class comprised of about 50% first timers, and 50% returners. Definitely recommend everyone checking them out and doing this at least once!