After helping thousands of learners, we've noticed a collection of common objections/concerns learners have regarding bootcamps. We've dedicated this page to answer each of them descriptively.

"Bootcamp X's course is high-quality"

Tech bootcamps/influencer courses aren't teaching you any esoteric knowledge. They are just regurgitating information which is freely available. All you need is:
direction + structure + consistency.

"Bootcamp X offers placement assistance 🤑"

Apart from actually learning tech, most people enroll in bootcamps to get a job in tech. This might stem from a need to move into a higher-paying field or a fear of not getting placed.


You need to realize three things about these bootcamps:

1. You are going to pay lakhs to apply/get a job. Lakhs.
2. Not all bootcamps guarantee a job. There are caveats.
3. If you have a good portfolio, you can apply for the job yourself


Many bootcamps offer “placement assistance”. It’s important to be explicit about what they mean by that. Does that mean they will guarantee a job? Will they pass a referral? Will they just give a mock interview? Will they just go through your resume, and give interview tips?


Again, the reason for being so pedantic is: You are gonna spend lakhs. You need to be better informed.


We believe that if you build a solid portfolio, showcase your work, and approach recruiters, you can get an interview. Again, for free! But, don’t merely take our word. Talk to senior developers, and recruiters, and ask them about the whole recruitment process behind these bootcamps. Be more informed.

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Don't join ISA companies .
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"Bootcamp X offers Pay After Placement offer"

Perhaps you came across a “Pay after you get placed” program.

So let’s assume you want to enroll in a coding Bootcamp in company X (an ed-tech platform that teaches coding/design…).

Company X tells you that you don’t have to pay any upfront fee for the course. Instead, you enroll in the course, sign the agreement, and once you get a job (with a salary above a threshold), you pay them for x years.

Company X will even help you in getting a job through referrals.

For broke college students, “ISA saves the day!” keeps ringing in their ears. It seems to be the perfect solution for them and incredibly better than student loans as there is 0% interest (seemingly) and they only expect you to pay back when you’ve landed a job. Sounds too good to be true, isn’t it?

Now consider a hypothetical scenario:

Let’s say I’m teaching a course on web development for 20K. But, instead of charging 20K upfront, I ask you to pay me 4 Lakh rupees once you get placed. Does that sound lucrative?

It’s important to note that these ISA documents are carefully drafted by lawyers, with a myriad of terms and conditions, which frankly are not gonna help you. These clauses that are in the agreement are not your friends, they may seem reasonable to begin with, but as you graduate in your career, you’ll realize that you’re giving away an unfair chunk of your hard-earned salary. No matter promotions, incentives, or bonuses, you’ll still be paying the same percentage of your income for years to come.

"Bootcamp X offers jobs at PRODUCT-BASED companies 😨"

Have you ever come across a technical book on "Python programming for product-based companies"? Or, any academic course (by MIT, Harvard, Google...) labelled "Software engineering for product-based companies"?

That's because, there isn't any special curriculum for Product-based companies. Software development/engineering is the same, whether it's for a service-based company or a product-based company.

Bootcamps/Influencers have created this idea, so that they can sell even more expensive courses.

"Bootcamp X is offering a certificate"

Perhaps you are looking for your first job.

Maybe you are switching from a non-tech field to tech. 

We understand the value of certificates. But - again - you don't need to pay lacs of rupees for that. Every alternative bootcamp that we provide has free/optional certificates to avail. These certificates are provided by world-famous institutions like Google, Microsoft, Harvard University, Stanford University. 

Optional certificates can be paid. But, they will cost you 1/10th the cost of a Bootcamp/Influencer course

"I prefer the self-learning route, but I struggle with accountability"

Lot's of students enrol in bootcamps because they want the structure provided by bootcamps. We understand the struggles with self-learning. That's why we recommend studying courses with a group. You can find peers/mentors/accountability partners on Moocable, who will help you stay on track + provide feedback and help you crush your goals.