Hey everyone! I've been checking out Frontend Simplified and I'm curious if anyone has any firsthand experience with their bootcamp or knows more about what to expect from their courses. The full program costs $10,000, and if you finance it, the interest jumps it up to about $17,000. I'm feeling a bit skeptical because they claim to only accept the best candidates, yet it seems like anyone can join as soon as they sign up. They also ask about your finances and credit score right off the bat, which feels a bit off. Plus, their refund policy for not landing a job seems really tough to meet, especially since it includes a requirement to apply for 30 developer positions each week. Do you think this is a worthwhile investment for someone trying to break into the tech industry?
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It's strange how they market themselves. They say they only want the best candidates but also claim to make the material 'simplified.' It feels a bit gimmicky. I don't have any personal experience with them, but they seem sketchy to me.
I would recommend looking into alternatives like EdX, Udemy, or Udacity. They offer more affordable courses, and there are even free options out there, like Google's courses. I think these might give you better value for your money if you’re just starting.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’m really worried about my wife spending so much on Frontend Simplified when there might be better and cheaper options out there.
Honestly, that price is pretty steep, and expecting 30 applications a week sounds excessive. From what I gather, my approach is sticking to something like Coursera Plus for around $400 a year. They have a great range of dev courses and even partner with companies for potential job placements. It seems like Frontend Simplified is more about making profit than truly helping people find jobs.
Totally agree, that rush to apply feels more like a sales tactic than genuine help.
When I talked to them, they were really defensive about my questions. They made it sound like they were doing me a favor by even letting me ask about the program. I left that call feeling more confused and uneasy than reassured about what I would get for $10k.
That’s so frustrating! They should definitely be more transparent, especially when it comes to money.
Yeah, it feels like they're trying to create this exclusive image to lure people in while actually just accepting everyone.