What do you think of coding bootcamps?

[sanantone]

I would think that it just totally depends on the circumstances. CC is going to take you years, because you have to take Class A as a prerequisite for Class B, and then you can take Class C and so on. At our local CC, it will take you 3 semesters minimum to take the courses you need for the AS in IT, based strictly on the prereqs. So if you can find a way to do it faster, even if it's more than $2250 plus books (so $3000-ish), it may be worth the cost. $15k is probably way too much, but $3k for over a year and a half is way too long. Something in between would be awesome. If you can find free stuff that will get you what you need, more power to you.

The program below is designed to be completed in two semesters, and fall and spring aren't the only options. Classes are also offered in the summer. Additionally, many schools offer 8-week sessions. I don't think it is unrealistic to expect to complete many certificate programs in 8-12 months while only taking 16-week courses. If you're taking 8-week courses, you don't have to worry about waiting until the next semester to take a course that requires a prerequisite. Also, a lot of colleges may award credit for the intro computer exams offered by DSST and CLEP eliminating one of the main prerequisites.

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