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Covalence

Average Rating4.67
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Covalence provides career-changing 12-week, full-time and 6-month, part-time full stack web development educational programs online. In Covalence's Full Stack bootcamp, students learn the essentials of front-end, back-end, and database development by focusing on modern technologies and techniques, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6), ReactJS, Node.js, Express, MySQL, and React Native.

Covalence’s Catalyst program is a full-time, immersive 12-week bootcamp delivered online. Catalyst students commit at least 40 hours per week to learn the curriculum through recorded video lectures and real-world project-based assignments. Covalence requires Catalyst students to attend daily webinars and participate in code reviews. Catalyst students have a dedicated instructor while going through the course, and they also have full access to the Covalence Community through Discord where they can receive additional real-time help from fellow students, Covalence alumni, and staff. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of real projects deployed to their GitHub profile, and they will be equipped with the necessary skills to be employed as a junior-level full stack software developer.

For students that are looking for a more flexible option, Covalence's 6-month Molecular program provides the same time-tested Full Stack curriculum as the Catalyst program, but it is offered at a part-time pace and flexible daily schedule. Molecular students receive weekly one-on-one mentoring with an instructor, exclusive features within the student learning portal (that Covalence built), and priority support channels in the Covalence Community. Like their Catalyst counterparts, Molecular students will also have a portfolio of projects ready to show prospective employers at the end of the course, and they'll also be ready to enter the job market as junior-level full stack software developers.

Covalence welcomes students from all backgrounds and experience levels. For both of their programs, students receive additional job prep and career resources, access to submit questions in a Stack Overflow-like Q&A feature in Covalence's student portal, and the ability to submit their assignments for review for personal feedback from an instructor.

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  • Justin Head
    Justin Head
    Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Nashville
    Jun 22, 2018
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    Transformation to Developer

    My Experience:

    I can honestly say that I entered Covalence with very little to no experience in Software Development. I had learned some HTML when I was a teenager, but not much more than your average kid with a myspace page. They give you some pre-course work to do before starting, but I committed to knocking it out very quickly in just a couple days. The first week started with the basics, HTML,CSS on Monday, CSS Frameworks on Tuesday, Wednesday we got to ...

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  • Jiovanni Rosario
    Jiovanni Rosario
    Application Developer • Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Nashville
    Jun 13, 2018
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    Great program to make a career transition

    My Background

    I spent 4 years automating control systems and working on the front end graphics for HVAC systems but I wanted to step away from HVAC and move more towards Web Development. 

    When I started looking into Web Development I went to YouTube and some other online resources but it was either too basic, lacked structure, or the content was not up to date. I was ready to throw in the towel and move forward in Buildings but then I discovered that Covale...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Mar 19, 2018
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    10-week Full Stack Development BootCamp

    This Bootcamp was a great kickstart for me. I had have trouble in the past with college courses and how slow they teach different elements of programming. This Bootcamp challenged me and forced me to stay on track. If you are considering this course, be ready for a full force 10-weeks where you are learning something new every day. 

    The instructors for this course also make it their personal mission to make sure you learn this stuff and will work with you with any questions you ha...

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  • Peter
    Peter
    Student • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Mar 19, 2018
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    Full Stack Development 10-week Bootcamp

    10-week course where instructors teach all of the fundamentals of Full Stack development.
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  • Payton Haisten
    Payton Haisten
    Student • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Mar 19, 2018
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    Covalence is a fantastic bootcamp

    This was the perfect class for all types of learners. We were given access to video lectures instead of a in person lecture from an instructor. So if there was a concept that didn't click with one student and it did with the other, then we would be able to go at our own pace to fully grasp the concepts from lecture. The instructor for our class was still very involved, especially when questions would arise and problems persisted. He was knowledable, understanding, patient and wanted all of...

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  • Student
    Student
    Software Developer • Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Jan 11, 2018
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    Difficult but Effective

    The course starts off reviewing the prework, but that only lasts a day. In the first week, you're thrown into JavaScript headfirst. It was a challenge to keep up, but I made it out alive and got a job. Highly recommended!

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  • Mark Kozlowski
    Mark Kozlowski
    Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Aug 11, 2017
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    A Great Environment to Learn What You Want to Know

    I just finished Covalence, and it's incredible to think about everything that I've learned over the past 10 weeks. Coming into the course, I knew (very) basic HTML, I know what CSS was, and had taken a couple of JavaScript courses. Leaving the class, I know the basics of building and deploying a fully functional web application with a supporting database. Pretty crazy.

    The instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable and always (seriously, always) willing to help. I'm very thankful ...

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  • Peyton Clark
    Peyton Clark
    Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Aug 04, 2017
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    Peyton

    I thought that this class was effectively set up and that our instructors did a great job of teaching the material. I understand that through the course of our ten weeks that Covalence lost a couple members of the team, but there seemed to be a seamless transition between the old and new team. 

    If there is anything that I would say to approve on in the future, it would be to make sure that the students are up to date on the speakers coming in. When Daxco came to speak to our clas...

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  • Megan Bond
    Megan Bond
    Student • Full Stack Development • Chattanooga
    Jun 13, 2017
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    Chattanooga Full-Stack

    Two things to really consider before applying:

    1. If you're a beginner and even if you've done the pre-coursework, think again.  After four days of the bootcamp, I soon realized that I wasn't "up to par".  I had done the pre-coursework and more, and, as much as I was willing and eager to learn, this coding bootcamp was not for the beginner that I was, and I needed more time to fully digest the material and work on my programming skills.  That said, I withdrew after four days by s...

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  • Clay
    Clay
    Student • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    May 02, 2017
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    Great experience

    Covalence provides all the tools necessary for you to effectively reach a new level of expertise as a programmer. It takes a lot of effort from the student in return. There's no secret to replace the hours of hard work. Make sure you're able to fully commit to the time necessary if you're planning on doing any sort of coding bootcamp. The instructors are very, very knowledgeable and approachable to help you get past problems you're stuck on. Part of getting better though is finding the ans...

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  • Greg Peranich
    Greg Peranich
    Senior Network Systems Engineer • Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Mar 07, 2017
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    Full Stack JavaScript Developer

    Last year, I made the tough decision to quit my full time job to pursue a career in software development.  I was fortunate enought to be a part of the first full stack development class at Covalence, which in the end proved to be the greatest facilitator through the journey to make the change.  I was able to learn above and beyond the basics of front/back end javascript development, knowledge which I use every day in my new job.  I would highly recommend the program for anyone that is seri...

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  • Rachel Hart
    Rachel Hart
    Software Developer • Graduate • Catalyst Program (Full Stack Development Bootcamp) • Birmingham
    Mar 06, 2017
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    Depot/U Fullstack Development Course

    I was part of the first full stack development course and, as with any new product or offering, there are always some kinks to work out the first time around. At the time that I took the course, I decided to quit my fulltime position and to also take complimentary college classes in conjunction with the Depot/U course.  As busy as I was, in hindsight, I believe more could have been added to the curriculum to better prepare students for actual development jobs...

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Covalence Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.7
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4.8
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4.5
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4.2
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Covalence is a licensed post-secondary educational institution in the state of Alabama where its operations are headquartered.
FAQs

How much does Covalence cost?

Covalence costs around $9,500.

What courses does Covalence teach?

Covalence offers courses like Catalyst Software Development Bootcamp (Full-Time), Catalyst Software Development Bootcamp (Part-Time).

Where does Covalence have campuses?

Covalence teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Covalence worth it?

Covalence hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 54 Covalence alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Covalence on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Covalence legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 54 Covalence alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Covalence and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.

Does Covalence offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Covalence offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Covalence reviews?

You can read 54 reviews of Covalence on Course Report! Covalence alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Covalence and rate their overall experience a 4.67 out of 5.

Is Covalence accredited?

Covalence is a licensed post-secondary educational institution in the state of Alabama where its operations are headquartered.

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