What would you say to someone considering the Skills Bootcamp?
I’d highly recommend it. The course moves quickly, challenging you to fully commit to the skill, but the rewards are definitely worth it.
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How was your experience of accessing Skills Bootcamp careers support?
I had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with industry professionals, gaining invaluable insider information. Our teacher, who operated from Silicon Valley, infused the bootcamp with authentic insights and captivating tangents. Additionally, we received support from specialists dedicated to enhancing our online presence, increasing our visibility to potential employers.
What are some of the best things about your Skills Bootcamp experience or your biggest achievements?
The bootcamp proved to be an immensely rewarding journey for me. It underscored the power of consistent effort; dedicating 3 hours daily, 5 days a week, yielded tangible results at an impressive pace. Moreover, I forged enduring connections with both fellow participants and instructors. The support system provided by the teachers and TA’s was exemplary, accommodating my responsibilities as a parent. Although I initially had to demonstrate my commitment, once they witnessed my dedication, they wholeheartedly backed my approach to learning.
How does the Skills Bootcamp experience relate to your new role?
I was already working for this start up prior to the bootcamp, but because of my additional skills i am able to take on more clients and cater to their website/app developing plans which has resulted in a significant raise in income for me.
Have you been offered a new job role and/or responsibilities which utilise the skills and experience acquired on the Skills Bootcamp?
Yes, I am now a Manager at Ball Hill Communications.
Tell us about yourself and your journey to studying a Skills Bootcamp.
My name is Mona (Memouna), and I’m a visual artist based in the Midlands. My practice delves into the universal displacement experience within a post-digital society. The subject matter of my work, coupled with the demands of my profession, motivated me to pursue learning front-end development. Prior to joining the bootcamp, my coding experience was limited to HTML, so grasping and implementing the taught material required significant time and effort both during and after the online sessions. The lessons were hands-on, necessitating problem-solving during class hours. Being a naturally slow learner, I found the breakout rooms with peers invaluable, as they provided collaborative learning opportunities. Each week, we were tasked with submitting a challenge, which greatly aided in solidifying our understanding of coding languages before progressing to more complex ones. Personally, I found the bootcamp’s pace to be quite rapid, especially given my other work and parental commitments. However, witnessing what I accomplished by the end was immensely rewarding. Our final project was a responsive time management app with a polished UI/UX, demonstrating potential for further development into an industry-standard product.
Why did you choose to study a Skills Bootcamp at the University of Birmingham?
I’ve been crafting websites for clients utilizing platforms such as WIX, Squarespace, and other template-based interfaces. However, I’ve frequently encountered limitations with the available choices. Therefore, I opted to explore courses that could assist me in overcoming my hesitancy to delve into app development from the ground up. Among the myriad of options available, the Skills Bootcamps offered by the University of Birmingham appeared to be the most suitable fit for my needs.