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Digital Career Institute

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Digital Career Institute (DCI) is a 12-month long coding bootcamp based in Germany with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Leipzig. The courses are fully immersive and cover entry-level basics in stack HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. DCI also specialize in technologies like Angular, Node.js, and Databases. DCI was launched as an initiative to integrate refugees into the growing IT industry. Today it is committed to training anyone who wants to pursue a tech career. In addition to coding languages, students will master best practices on platforms like GitHub. They will learn agile project management and development methodologies like SCRUM.

DCI is intended to help untrained individuals attain digital jobs, and so the application process assumes that candidates have no prior coding experience. The DCI application process begins by filling out an online form. Candidates will then be contacted by education consultants from DCI to discuss further details.

Job placement training is woven into DCI’s program. Career workshops help students prepare an industry-specific resume, create an online presence, and learn techniques that will make them more attractive to potential employers. DCI also sets each graduate up with a 2-month internship in the tech field.

The 12-month course focuses on self-paced learning, project work, and teacher lead discussions and lessons. In addition to standard courses, however, students will also attend specialized sessions led by DCI alumni and top professionals who offer tips to advancing in the field. Students will also partner with a buddy who they’ll meet with at least once a week. Aligned with Digital Career Institute's core belief in helping improve opportunities for refugees, they also provide German and English language courses lead by expert instructors.

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  • Michal
    Graduate • Web Development Course • Hamburg
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    May 16, 2024
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    avoid

    They give you fake promises about job opportunities and support. Never before have I encountered such a toxic positivity environment. Only one programming teacher was capable of teaching effectively, while others struggled with basic coding problems. It was horrific to listen to some of the teachers who barely had English skills. After making some complaints, they would tell you that everything is fine and that you shouldn't be worried.I am writing this opinion to prevent peop...
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  • Filipe
    Graduate • Web Development Course • Berlin
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    Feb 28, 2024
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    Very bad. Stay away.

    Please trust the bad reviews. After the 12-month Web Dev course, this is my opinion:

     - teachers with no ability to teach.
    - confusing lessons, given by someone who knew nothing about what they were teaching.
    - the curriculum isn't bad and could work if there was the slightest organization, preparation of materials and lessons. 
    - lack of support from class support (your complaints will either be ignored or answered too late).
    - too many hours wasted on job coaches and...
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  • Jimena Ojeda Rowe
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    Jan 17, 2024
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    Worst experience ever, time and money waist

    I want to give an honest and straightforward review of this course to help other people who are putting all their effort into a career change and trying to make the best decision about where to allocate the resources they have. DCI has been a terrible experience. After 8 months of classes with 2 teachers who arrived every day without having a lesson or material prepared, they tried to explain concepts that were very confusing because of their lack of preparation. Not to mention that when...
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  • Antonia
    Graduate • Web Development Course • Berlin
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    May 15, 2020
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    Best decision

    For a long time I was really unhappy with the retail job I had. So I finally decided to step out of my comfort zone and do something completely new, learn how to code. I participated in the Web Development course of DCI in Berlin and finally found my true passion. Now I wake up every day and I am excited about what I do, which is the best feeling. I am so happy I made the decision to join DCI. The classes were challenging at times but I felt well supported by the instructors and the grea...
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  • Daniel
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    May 14, 2020
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    Great community

    I came to DCI having no clue about coding but was eager to learn and take on new challenges on my career path. I felt really lucky at the time because I finally found a WebDev program in English and fully funded by the German Employment Agency. DCI staff and especially teachers did work really hard to provide us not only an up-to-date and intensive curriculum but also a community of people who are willing to learn and to help each other. There were now and then some shortcomings with the...
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  • Joseph
    Graduate • Online Marketing Course • Berlin
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    May 12, 2020
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    Exceeded my expectations

    Losing my previous job, I was done with the industry and really frustrated. Once I started my course at DCI, everything changed for the positive for me. I got really enthusiastic because of the support and because I could see from the beginning the value of their course. Their curriculum is extremely well put together, especially the Organic Social Media Marketing and Paid Social Media Marketing is very helpful for my current job. With the help of the DCI-Team I was able to land a job ri...
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  • Albert Rusch
    Albert Rusch
    Graduate • Web Development Course • Hamburg
    Aug 08, 2024
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    Leider sehr enttäuscht

    Ich bin sehr enttäuscht. Im Kurs hatte ich Schwierigkeiten, jedoch war ich meistens motiviert, zu bleiben, da sich oft ein Bild zeigte: Der Unterricht wird von den Schnellen bestimmt. Das ist ja halb so wild, da man auch viel nachträglich lernen kann. Jedoch war meine Erfahrung mit Support und IT-Support extrem schlecht. Ich habe ständig neue Abholungsaufträge beantragen müssen, da die DCI es nicht schaffte, keine Fehler zu machen. Es war immer irgendwas falsch. Adresse oder E-Mail. Ich ...
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  • Mohamed Mahmoud
    Mohamed Mahmoud
    Salesforce Solution Engineer • Graduate
    Apr 18, 2024
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    Nice and valuable experience in Salesforce

    At the beginning, it was difficult and like a bumpy ride. However, the teacher as well as the class manager were very helpful. They take my issues seriously and provided swift solutions to have the best possible educational experience. They were very supportive all the way till I got my certificates and found a job. Even the teacher was helping me applying to different positions. I am glad to be part of the DCI-Family and a DCI-Alumni I would like also to help new students throughout the...
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  • Rodrigo
    Rodrigo
    Graduate • Web Development Course • Frankfurt
    Jan 18, 2024
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    Worst school ever.

    Bad teachers, the classes aren't well prepare by them. We had a teacher teaching Javascript/React who knew nothing about the subject, the school's support when looking for a job is zero, they waste your time with "job coaches" who add nothing to the course and only spout platitudes and "toxic positivity" when you complain about the school's real problems. In short, things you can see on any Ted Talk on Youtube for free. 

    But the biggest problem is the Web Development teachers who ...
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  • Daniel
    Daniel
    Web Developer student • Student • Web Development Course • Berlin
    Jan 18, 2024
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    It is bad, really bad!

    This review is about the 12 month Web Developer course. It was an awful and exhausting experience. The teachers could not teach. It's as simple as that. I believe they had their knowledge but they couldn't pass it to us because they knew nothing about how to be a teacher. We complained for many months about this and the school couldn't care less. The so called "class managers" couldn't do more than "it will get better, we will look into this, don't worry, thank you for your feedback". We...
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  • Hailie Wagner
    Hailie Wagner
    Content Marketing Manager • Applicant • Online Marketing Course • Berlin
    Dec 08, 2022
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    My expectations have been exceeded

    I worked in a hotel for some years and then started a family. Since it was difficult to reconcile both, I decided against my career. After a few months of unemployment, I decided to make a further education into the digital sector. With the DCI I was able to graduate as an Online Marketing Manager and now I have a great job with home office, work-life balance and a top salary. Thank you Digital Career Institute!
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  • Pasco
    Pasco
    SYS Admin • Student • Orientation Course • Berlin
    Jun 22, 2022
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    DCI Online Kurs Webcoding und Marketing

    Hallo, ich war im Orientierungskurs Webdevelopment und Marketing und dieser Kurs war echt herausragend und spitze. Respektvoller und freundlicher Umgang, die Lehrer/in freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr sehr wissend im Thema. 

    Ich mache jetzt im Juli den Python Backend Deveoper Kurs weiter und  habe durch DCI dann sehr gute Jobchancen. Wer wirklich was aus seinem Leben machen will, sollte ein Weiterbildungskurs bei DCI machen. 

    Den DCI ist anders, als die meisten mir bekannte...
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Based on 25+ Digital Career Institute alumni reviews on Course Report, satisfied alumni frequently mentioned include the institute's immersive and comprehensive curriculum, particularly in web development and online marketing courses, and the supportive learning environment. One student shared, "Now I wake up every day and I am excited about what I do, which is the best feeling." However, some reviews pointed out occasional organizational issues and schedule inconsistencies.
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The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but Digital Career Institute does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!

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Digital Career Institute offers courses like Java Backend Programming, Online Marketing Course, Orientation Course, Python Backend Development and 1 more.

Where does Digital Career Institute have campuses?

Digital Career Institute has in-person campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart.

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