TechJoy - Madison, New Jersey

Rodrigo

I've been enjoying the TechJoy Academy. Everyone there was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I had another experience at a different boot camp before TechJoy. I think TechJoy is a great boot camp because I'm now able to understand programming and use it to create applications. The way concepts were explained and taught at TechJoy made a lot more sense to me. Dr. Emily and other coaches are great at teaching and helping you learn. I never felt like I didn't have enough help or resources to keep me moving forward. That's how helpful and friendly everyone inside TechJoy academy is. I'm currently in the internship portion and the help and support from those at TechJoy once again has been incredible. I'd highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn coding and/or pursuing a tech career.

Sam ?. C. C. C.

The Joy of Coding Academy has changed my life in so many ways. I've made some powerful friendships and gained the confidence I had always longed for with my coding skills. It is difficult to put into words how much I appreciate Dr. Hill's vision and dedicated efforts to make sure everyone gets back what they put into the program and the academy she brought to life. The sense of community on the Discord channels and the excellent coding coaches along with the life balance and leadership training from Nando's sessions truly make this a world class learning experience.

Brian C.

A solid way to learn about coding and get real industry experience. What sets Joy of Coding apart (not always a good fit for some) is that the pacing is a bit more flexible in comparison to most bootcamps and that after the basic learning modules there is real internship experience with real projects that go to production which is quite rare and is definitely a great interview booster.

Mindi B.

I had the pleasure of meeting in a one-on-one coaching session with Dr. Emily prior to starting my customized learning/training program. Dr. Emily was generously able to take time to review my resume, listen to my career history, and give me guidance on the available career paths through the Joy of Coding Academy. My questions centered around a pivot from my current QA automation career path into a full stack developer program and addressing my technical interview skills. The program also includes a specific section to address the changes required for my resume to land a job with my current skills and to address the career changes. It was a very valuable experience.

James B.

Current student, through most of the curriculum. Pretty happy w it so far. Approach focuses on programming fundamentals and just enough CS to be able to do Hacker Rank, Technical interviews etc. Complex challenging assignments full of different connections to content and skills. Fairly solid choice.

Jon A.

this a totally awesome Bootcamp. It teaches you how to code, but it also focuses you on how to create the person, holistically, to actually get a job in tech. It also addresses the many, varied multitudes of paths to what You want to focus. It is simply too large to learn it all, in this lifetime!

Lydia B. (.

Joy of Coding is a wonderful academy for those seriously seeking a career as a software engineer. Dr. Emily Hill's exceptional teaching style makes hard concepts, aka functions, easy to comprehend. This academy includes a wonderful staff of senior developers and a community with willingness to help you grow and achieve your dream coding job. They offer free masterclass, which I highly recommend to check out. 😊

Norstar P.

I want to share my experience with Joy of Coding.
Before starting, I had minimal experience with Python. However, I can now build various projects with Python, including my own locally running AI bot powered by Ollama2.
I have the fundamentals of Java syntax and am currently expanding my practice with this language.
When I started, I didn't understand how the Internet worked. Now, I can discuss the HTTP protocol and how it works with enough understanding to fill any knowledge gaps needed for any situation quickly.
I have never used HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, but now I am working on my project, building a complete website. And it looks and works great! I can easily pick up different frameworks, expand my knowledge, and adapt as I go.
Getting to this point has taken me a bit longer than six months—it has taken eight months, and that's okay. I am pursuing a lot of knowledge, seeking more than just working for someone else. I want to build cool stuff that I can use to generate my income, and I get help with the business side of launching a company, too.
At Joy of Coding, I get the help I need. After learning the programming fundamentals, the sky is the limit. I can ask the community for help with anything I am working on. I get direction from Industry professionals to become a master problem solver and build the tools I have always wanted.
Beyond that, the Joy of Coding is more than a boot camp. It's a supportive community dedicated to meeting the students where we are and helping us get wherever we want to go.
I have seen many folks come into this program unsure of what they wanted to do except that they wanted to code. The more they learn, the more they find their niche and discover what excites them to learn more.

I won't say that signing up for Joy of Coding will make YOU six figures, but I will say that YOU will have the opportunity to learn anything you need to know, to chase the dreams we have. All backed with top-notch support from industry leaders, coaches, live streams, experts in their field, and countless other resources along the way. We even have a mindset coach that can help us overcome mental blocks like the dreaded Imposter syndrome that cripples our potential and help to define our purpose and build our own roadmap.

What I will say is that if your goal is to get a 6-figure career, you will likely need more drive than that one compass point to follow. You must access your passion and drive and take advantage of every learning opportunity. All the tools needed to grow into a career that earns top pay, top benefits, and leads innovation are within grasp. It comes down to the individual. We must chase our dreams and be determined to achieve them by pursuing our learning, being open to feedback, and getting out of our comfort zone. I firmly believe that anyone who is willing to work for it can achieve anything with the right support. And I found that here at the Joy of Coding Academy.
Thank you, Dr. Emily!!!
You have made it possible to bridge the gap between my goals and my skills.

--Norstar Phoenix