Real Students, Real Progress
Meet people who started exactly where you are now and discovered what coding can do when you actually build things instead of just watching tutorials.
Learning Journeys
Different Paths, Similar Breakthroughs
Everyone's got their own story. Some jumped in fast, others took it slow. What matters is they all figured out how to make things work.
From Coffee Shop to Code
Bartender who spent three years making lattes decided to try coding in September 2024. Built first functioning web app by December. Now works remotely while traveling through Southeast Asia.
Weekend Warrior Success
Full-time accountant practiced coding only on weekends. Seven months later, landed a junior developer role. Still can't believe it worked.
Career Pivot at 34
Marketing manager got tired of spreadsheets. Started learning Python in January 2025. By April, automated half the department's reporting tasks. Got promoted instead of switching careers.
How Progress Actually Happens
Forget the Hollywood version. Here's what really goes down when someone learns to code with us.
The "Wait, I Can Do This?" Phase
First couple weeks are about getting comfortable with the basics. You'll write your first lines of code, break things, fix them. Most people are surprised how quickly they build something that actually works on screen.
Building Real Things
This is where it clicks. You stop following tutorials and start making decisions. Your projects get more complex. Sometimes you get stuck for hours, but figuring it out feels incredible.
Finding Your Style
By now you've got your own way of solving problems. You recognize patterns, write cleaner code, debug faster. People start asking you coding questions. Which is weird but cool.
Portfolio Building
You're creating projects you actually want to show people. Building stuff that solves real problems. Some students start freelancing. Others prep for job applications. Everyone's path looks different here.
I thought I was too old to learn this stuff at 41. Spent twenty years in logistics and figured my brain wasn't wired for programming anymore. Turns out I was wrong. The projects-first approach made everything stick. Within four months I'd automated three major workflows at my company. They gave me a raise and a new title. Still can't quite believe this happened.
What Students Actually Accomplish
These aren't promises or projections. Just what recent students have done after learning with us.
First Projects Live Fast
Most students deploy their first working application within eight weeks. Not perfect, but functional and online where people can actually use it.
Average Time
56 Days
Success Rate
87%
Portfolio Growth
Students typically complete between 5-8 substantial projects during their learning journey. Each one adds different skills and demonstrates problem-solving ability.
Projects Built
5-8
Average Duration
6 Months
Career Transitions
About half our students were aiming for career changes. Many secured junior positions or started freelancing within their first year of serious practice.
Career Changers
52%
First Year
8-12 Mo
Skill Application
Even students who stayed in their current roles found ways to use coding. Automation, data analysis, internal tools. Programming has more applications than most people realize.
Apply Skills
94%
Within
3 Months