Stage 4 · Lesson 4 of 7
Bootcamps judged honestly
A is an intensive, usually paid programme with a cohort, instructors and career support. For some people, the pace, structure and peers are worth the price. For others, it is an expensive way to learn what free courses teach.
Quality varies enormously, so judge one on evidence. Here are the . Does its full count everyone who started?
What does it count as a job? What do recent graduates, ones you found yourself, say? Who actually teaches, and how many hours of live help are there?
What is the refund policy, and what is the total cost including any financing? Review sites help you build a shortlist, but schools may pay for placement there.
Common trapchoosing on advertised and the school picked for you.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- PlatformFreefreeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp · Beginner
A free, structured curriculum with certifications and projects, good for learning around work
- CourseFreeCS50: Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard University · Beginner
Free and rigorous, the best-known way to get computer science basics without a CS degree