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Are there any reputable part-time bootcamps?

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u/michaelnovati replied ·
Can you clarify if you mean part-time OR self-paced OR either? Very different world between part time and self-paced

u/Mirabels-Wish wrote (the comment Michael replied to):

"Part-time" as in the regular meaning that is "less than full-time".

u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Maybe to clarify, are you looking for something that is like 3 hours every evening for 9 months? Like Codesmith part time or something is completely self-paced where you can do whatever amount you want to contribute every week whenever you're available until you graduate? like springboard and triple ten and bloomtech?

u/Mirabels-Wish wrote (the comment Michael replied to):

Either.

u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
If you have a background in programming adjacent areas, like any kind of engineering, or math, and if you are really ambitious and value communication, then I would consider Codesmith strongly and look more into it. That said, it's still a huge commitment of time and doesn't work for a lot of people's lifestyle and circumstances. The self-paced programs (Springboarrd/Triple Ten/BloomTech) tend to have no or a very low bar and high drop out rates. So they are great if you need a very flexible program and schedule to fit your lifestyle, but less great for building a strong tight network or for outcomes. You could probably do a free or cheaper course on your own, and what these programs add is some accountability to keep you moving along and some mentorship if you get stuck. Feel free to DM me if you want to share more personal info about your background and goals. Disclosure: I co-founded a mentorship platform for experienced engineers which is not a bootcamp and not an option, but disclosing so that's not a surprise. I've worked with engineers from a number of bootcamps later on and because I'm so active on this subreddit a lot of bootcamp employees from these bootcamps are in communication with me too.