STUDENTS' BOOTCAMP TESTIMONIALS

Jessie - Full-Stack Bootcamp

I loved my experience at the Jump. I found that everyone at the Jump was incredibly supportive and had a lot of time for me. It felt that they were passionate about what they do, they enjoy it and want to help people find the same thing. My cohort was small (5 people) and full-time.

The course was challenging but incredibly rewarding and enjoyable. It felt like you didn’t know anything until you moved on to the next thing where you realised you did actually know the previous thing quite well. My tutor, Russell, was fantastic and always there to answer questions whether detailed or conceptual, about code or the industry. I was surprised that within a short period of time I felt I had the confidence to speak like a developer, I was surprised at the transition.

Once the course finished we had some really great advice from Rob that helped us understand what people hiring are looking for, how they think, and how to prepare and present ourselves at each stage. This process was individualised and incredibly useful for this first job and no-doubt throughout the rest of my career. Within a couple months I had a multiple job offers and am excited for my first role in the tech industry to start next week. I definitely couldn’t have got the job I ended up with without the Jump.

I would recommend anyone thinking about doing a bootcamp to arrange a call with Rob and find out about the Jump.

Freddie - Full-Stack Bootcamp

The Jump is a fantastic school that from day 1 had my best interest in mind. They are a family run business and my particular cohort was small and intimate which made for a great learning experience. The full time course is very full on and is a lot to take in but our instructor Russell was always there to help with anything. I could always jump on a quick call when I was stuck.
The highlight for me was the hackathon which seemed daunting at first but we all came away from it having learnt a lot and really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this course!

Steven - Full-Stack Bootcamp

What a great school! I initially found The Jump through a recommendation and had scheduled my first call with Rob. Rob was great to talk to, he told me about the course, all the different options and what to expect. I could tell he was really passionate and truly wanted to help those who looking to make a move into the coding industry. Compared to other schools, I really liked how small the classes were and that they taught Javascript; which is a lot more useful in terms of finding a job.

I opted for the Full-stack developer full-time course. As this was a full-time course, it was quite intensive in how much we learnt each day but the material and our teacher Russell made it easy to keep up. I always felt that if I didn't quite understand something, there was plenty of support from our teacher.

After completing my course, there was a lot of support from the team in applying for jobs and providing plenty of advice. This was really beneficial as it didn't feel like you were left behind once the course was over. I have just managed to secure a job a few weeks after the course has ended.

Overall, I would definitely recommend The Jump! Everyone in the team, Rob, James, Katie & Russell, are really passionate in helping you become the best you can be and are just such nice people. They will guide you along the way and do their upmost best to help you on this journey.

Beth - Front-End Bootcamp

The Jump really offers a next level, in-depth course, which I just couldn't seem to find anywhere else.

The teaching by Russell was fantastic. Everything was explained so clearly and there was never a question he wasn't able to answer and he was always able to explain the reasoning behind something. He was also always available throughout the week for help with any difficulties that had cropped up from the homework or whilst reviewing a lesson.

What's so great about The Jump is that you can tell that literally everyone involved is really passionate about creating a really high quality course. I always felt like I mattered as an individual and not just as a number or statistic to brag about.

I've come away from the course feeling like I'm ready to get a job as a developer (which I have!), which I'm not sure a lot of courses can offer.

Also, the fact I could study alongside my full time job was great and meant I didn't have to lose out on income whilst learning.

Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting to really get into coding seriously.

Josh - Full-Stack Bootcamp

The single most important thing that puts The Jump above other coding bootcamps is the fact that the owners, Rob and James, care so much about each individual student. It's clear from day one that it's their mission for you to succeed in whatever it is you choose to do after completing The Jump.

Secondly, the caliber of teaching provided by The Jump is astounding. I was taught by Russell who is not only a brilliant guy but also one of the most knowledgeable and experienced developers I've ever met. He's extremely dedicated to teaching and his passion really comes across during lessons.

As for the course itself, the tech stack taught is exactly what the technology market is looking for, with myself being taught React.js for handling the front end and Express.js for the back. Both techniques are hugely popular at the moment with more and more web applications transitioning to them every day.

All in I'd have to say if you want to upskill or totally make the change to the tech industry (you don't need any prior coding experience for The Jump) then go for it! I have secured a job in the tech industry within a month of applying for positions, so the skills they teach are clearly in demand!

Andy - Full-Stack Bootcamp

After a lot of research into Software Developer bootcamps, I decided to enrol with The Jump and I'm very glad I did. From the very first call I had with Rob and James, I knew I was making the right decision to choose them as it was obvious there was a genuine passion to help, as well as a determination to see you succeed, which remained throughout.

In terms of the course content, it’s up to date and focuses on frameworks that are current and highly sought after in the industry, which was a huge bonus in comparison to other courses, where it’s not always the case.

The course itself was in-depth, it covers a lot and the learning curve is steep. However, both Rob and James were always on hand to offer fantastic help and support and, more importantly, helped alleviate the overwhelming sense that I understood nothing!

The most impressive thing about the course, however, is the level of support that is available post-completion. From the research I did into other bootcamps, this is where I believe The Jump is head and shoulders above the competition. From my own experience, despite graduating over a year ago, I was able to ask for advice in preparation for an interview and both Rob and James were on hand at short notice to provide support. They show genuine concern for your future and have continued to help me and others long after graduation.

By joining The Jump you don't simply become a number. The staff take the time to get to know you and are genuinely invested in your future. I would thoroughly recommend The Jump to those looking to kick-start their career in Software Development and I have no doubt that the skills and knowledge that I gained during the course were instrumental in me securing a role as a software developer, and I can't thank the team enough for that.

Lydia - Front-End Bootcamp

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with The Jump, I attended the Front End Bootcamp and my tutor was Russell. I'll start by saying the staff are all awesome, it's a family run business and they really care about the progress of all of their students and will go above and beyond to help you out or give you career advice. They have also taken on a few other teachers and teaching assistants who have all been vigorously screened and approved by James.

The teaching is also very thorough, so you won't graduate with a feeling that there are holes in your knowledge. Russell is a great teacher and above all just a great guy to know, he makes the 3 hour evening lessons breeze by. Most nights we kept him up talking untill pretty late because my cohort loved to chat!

I made great friends on the course, both with other students and the staff, and I'm incredibly thankful that I chose this course rather than one at another company, due to the class sizes and languages learned.

We also took part in a Hackathon, which was a great way to exercise what we'd learned and have a bit of fun competition (well, fun if you weren't on my team...I always intend to win).

All in all I wouldn't change much about the course, you get out what you put in and if you want to learn JavaScript I couldn't recommend better people to teach you.

Suzanna - Full-Stack Bootcamp

I was first taught by James at General Assembly, and when I heard that he had opened his own school, it was enough of a push to make me sign up and actually commit to something I’d been um-ing and ah-ing over for ages.

The Jump is very much a family affair - its run by a group of people who happen to be an actual family, but once you’re in, you’re basically part of the family too. Not only do they take you on this mammoth rollercoaster ride of programming but they also look after you and treat each person as an individual. They are always there to answer questions, technical or career related.

If you are looking for somewhere that will meet you in your efforts, The Jump won’t disappoint! You have to put the work in, you have to do the homework, to do the swotting up, try to really immerse yourself in the world that you’re about to have your eyes opened to. Basically you get what you give with coding, and if you’re willing to go the extra mile, The Jump will support you every step of the way.

The effort, precision and care that James puts into his lessons is just brilliant. Particularly in terms of the out-of-lesson help, which is so crucial when you are in your early stages. His instructions are clear and direct, both in person and in written form too.

I did the course whilst also working pretty much the equivalent of full time in freelance roles. I tried to study for the equivalent of at least one full day a week, but when there were bits I didn’t understand, I’d do more than that so that I could make the most out of the next lesson.

I won’t lie - the course is difficult! For me It felt like a huge jump when you start working with servers, but having knowledge of the full stack means that you can pretty much do anything, which is very inspiring.

I work in theatre and have already incorporated software made with the help of James and The Jump into a performance project, which was my ultimate goal when doing the course!

So yes I can recommend The Jump with my head and my heart. They are a great school and they’ll push you to be a brilliant coder.

Anjali - Front-End Bootcamp

I had very little knowledge about coding bootcamps, but wanting to change careers and researching many options, I came across The Jump and I have to say I didn’t make a mistake by joining this bootcamp - something I realised in the first week of our class.

I didn’t have any prior knowledge of coding so was completely new to this career path and decided to join the Front-End Development Course. I really enjoyed learning all I did on the course and am now feeling very confident about things compared to before. The main reason for this is The Jump and I’m proud of my choice.

The Jump is a great platform to start with if you’re looking to change careers or want to learn web development. The whole team is very supportive, helpful and friendly. My tutor was Russell and I must say he is one of the best teachers I’ve come across because the way he teaches is very effective and enjoyable. He interacts with the class by asking questions and providing various solutions as well as many kinds of games to play related to our course which makes it really fun.

James and Robert used to have private catch-up sessions with us to see how we were finding things which was great as we could talk to them about anything and they would happily help us. Towards the end of the course, we were asked to prepare our portfolio including all our projects that we had worked on and Robert was always really helpful in giving advice on it or any other things like our CV.

All the team members of this bootcamp are so helpful in their own way and whenever I asked anything to anyone, I got a really quick response which was impressive. I enjoyed my time and learnt a lot of things and it will definitely be beneficial for my future. For me it was a great start and I would like to thank each and every member of this bootcamp for everything.

Cath - Full-Stack Bootcamp

I joined The Jump after doing a lot of research (and self-learning). When I say a lot, I mean a lot! I spoke with several 'big name' bootcamps, and was really surprised that in one case, they were unable to show me recent student projects, and in another that they didn't teach Javascript.

After finding the Jump and speaking to the team, it was really clear that after 30 weeks studying on the part-time curriculum, I could graduate with an in-depth knowledge of web development and a wide-ranging portfolio of showcase projects. Not one big final project, or four smaller pieces, I counted 16 on my site as we wrapped up. All built during the course. I would never have produced these projects, either the quality or volume had I continued self learning for a few hours here and there.

It was also clear that this is a people focused family business. It genuinely feels like your success, learning and development is the priority for the team.

The part time aspect was a total win for me. It meant I didn't have to leave a job I really enjoy (but was looking to expand on), and the best part, by having two instructor led sessions a week, plus homework and projects, there was the time and the repetition for all the knowledge we were soaking up to really embed before moving on to other concepts and aspects of development.

The curriculum is up to date with industry standards, and is incredibly in depth – you will learn A LOT. The lessons are well structured and documented. As other students have mentioned, James is a deeply knowledgeable instructor who brings years of experience as a commercial developer and teacher to the classroom.

TLDR – If you are curious, driven and want to build projects to kick-off or change-up your career, I'd recommend The Jump without hesitation. You will learn the 'why' as well as the 'how'. You will get out what you put in. For 30 weeks, I put everything I had into this process and I could not be happier with the outcome.