Top Coding Bootcamps in Europe

Want a quick break into the tech industry? Coding bootcamps may be your best bet.

More people are starting to take a step back from their current careers and heading towards tech as the industry continues to grow and flourish. But this career move won’t just happen overnight. It will take hard work, dedication, and sweat. No need to stress though, you won’t need a computer science degree… but you may want to consider learning to code.

It’s always useful to start with online courses to gauge if the tech industry is right for you. If you discover a passion for programming, it’s time to consider more intensive, full-time options. This is where coding bootcamps come into play. These highly immersive, short-term programs are designed to equip you with the essential skills to transition into tech. Most bootcamps welcome beginners and teach you the fundamentals of programming languages, tools, and techniques. The real challenge is often finding the right fit. To help with that, we’ve compiled a list of the top coding bootcamps in Europe, focusing specifically on web development.

Le Wagon

Price: €6,900
Location: 35 cities

Duration: 9-weeks
Language(s): Ruby, JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Con: With only nine weeks of classes, it may be that you learn a little about a lot. And certainly, like with any bootcamp, you would need to put in extra time on the side but even more so with shorter programmes.

Pro: Multiple locations is a key feature of Le Wagon. On the one hand, it means you can choose a city that is more affordable to live in. On the other, there’s the added perk of their alumni of +6000. This soon this becomes your foundation for networking in the tech industry after graduating.

Founders and Coders

Price: Free
Location: London

Duration: 16-week bootcamp + 10-week mentorship
Language(s): JavaScript, HTML & CSS
Con: Although little to no prior knowledge is expected when applying, this particular bootcamp is highly selective and only accepts sixteen students per intake.  

Pro: Their selection process can also be a selling-point for some people as you’ll be surrounded by equally dedicated and hard-working students. Additionally, the course is free, so no worries about spending a couple grand for just the bootcamp.  

BOOLEAN

Price: £6500
Location: Live and Online

Duration: 6-Month Software Engineering course – Full Time
Language(s): UK: Typescript and React, Italy: Javascript and PHP.

Con:  The course is longer than any other boot camps. However, this enables you to learn and absorb new concepts over time, so making you more job-ready when you finish!

Pro: On completion of the course, you receive 6 months of career support to help you find the right job. If you don’t find the right job during that time, you may be eligible for a refund. With that kind of offer, they have to be confident you will find the right role and company for you!

Ironhack

Price: €10,000 (full-time) or €7,500 (part-time)
Location: Madrid, Barcelona, & Paris 

Duration: 9 weeks (full-time) or 24-week (part-time)
Language(s): Ruby, JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Con:.In comparison to the other listed bootcamps, Ironhack’s prices are the most expensive. And additional fees will pile up when it comes to paying rent and living for two months – you will need to invest.

Pro: For many people taking 9-weeks off to attend a bootcamp may not be financially feasible. But at Ironhack, their cheaper part-time option means that you can continue to work. 

Spiced Academy

Price: €7,800 (full-time Full-Stack Web Development) or €9,800 (full-time Data Science)
Location: Berlin

Duration: 12-weeks (full-time)

Language(s): JavaScript, HTML & CSS for their full-stack Web Development programme

Con: Part of their admissions process requires 60-80 hours of pre-work and a final assessment. For someone who has never previously done programming, having to complete all this before the course has even begun might be a little daunting!

Pro: The pre-assignments grant you an opportunity to study with other students who are on the same page of working hard.

Codeworks

Price: €9,800
Location: Barcelona, Berlin, London, Austin, New York and Toronto

Duration: 12-weeks
Language(s): JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Con: Codeworks has a more rigorous entrance policy. Students begin with a 4-week remote intro training, then an 8-week (part-time) remote pre-course, followed by the main 12-week bootcamp. For those who hope to learn in a shorter period of time, this may be a downside. 

Pro: No bootcamp can turn you into a professional within just a few weeks. If you have the time, the extension beginner courses can help you become a far more talented programmer. As the bootcamp says themselves, they want to take you from “20 to 100” rather than “0 to 60”. 

Makers Academy

Price: £8,000
Location:  London

Duration: 12-weeks
Language(s): Ruby, JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Con: At Makers Academy, they also have a selective application process, accepting only the top students rather than being open to everyone. Regarding the cost, it’s not an option for anyone hoping to learn programming on a budget.

Pro: Once more we have a bootcamp with large and ever-growing alumni with +700 students, so you can count on a strong network! Since the price is considerably high, they also offer funding assistance or a fellowship, which is an interest-free loan for anyone who fits their criteria.

General Assembly

Price: £8,000 (full-time) or £2,800/£3,000 (part-time)

Location: London

Duration: 9-weeks
Language(s): JavaScript, HTML & CSS

Con: The full-time course is quite expensive, and seeing that London’s living standards are too, you will need to save up beforehand. 

Pro: Here they have a part-time program ranging from £2,800 to £3,000 depending on what web development course you take, and there is an interest fixed-rate loan available!  

Flatiron School

Price: £12,500

Location: London, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Houston, NYC, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC

Duration: 12-weeks

Language(s): JavaScript, HTML & CSS, Ruby, React, Redux

Con There is an assessment so with that potential to fail the test. But nearly everyone graduates so don’t panic!

Pro: When it comes to the technical terms and theory, this bootcamp takes on the academic approach called problem-based learning. This will not only help in understanding what you are learning, but with the application of it all as well! Additionally there are so many US locations!

 AUTHOR:

Sophie van Wersch recently graduated with honors from the University College of Maastricht with a B.A., and majored in International Politics and Sociology. During her time at university she concentrated on the ways in which technology played a part in political events, and society as a whole. Since graduating, she has taken time off to prioritise her online courses in both computer science, and social media management. Although having majored in more of a political study, she intends to build a career in the video game industry – specifically, project management and/or the social media management of video games.

UPDATED:

SCC 24/02/2021