Just wrapped up the course as …
Just wrapped up the course as a recent student. The instructors were fine, not amazing but okay. A big plus was meeting so many different people. I feel ready to apply for new jobs now.
Currently working through the …
Currently working through the certificate, it’s a pretty good intensive course. Honestly, I’m somewhat happy with it. For a self-paced student like me, it works well. I wanted to challenge myself academically. I’m excited about what’s next.
The course was a good refreshe…
The course was a good refresher for me. Honestly, I was less happy with some parts than I’d hoped. It did motivate me to continue learning, though, which was my main goal for challenging myself again.
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