Where to Find React Classes

Once you’ve decided that you are planning on enrolling in a React class, you’ll want to consider the myriad of different ways to find a class. Since React is used hand-in-hand with JavaScript and is a commonly used tool in programming, there are many programs and schools aimed at helping people learn the program as either professionals or as hobbyists. Each kind of school will have its own pros and cons, so understanding the difference between them is important.

Noble Desktop and other professional training centers

Noble Desktop offers a variety of classes, both live online and in-person in New York City. With the use of their ‘classes near me’ tool, you can compare different training centers and programs, assessing everything from class topics to teaching style and curriculum to class dates and times. These courses are mostly centered on professional development, so they help students master the skills and principles of React needed to begin or advance their career. They also feature beginner-friendly classes suitable for hobbyists or casual learners. Classes with training centers can be shorter than pursuing a degree, but this can also mean they lack an immersive level of knowledge. These offerings focus on practical skills that you can instantly put to use, so they’re ideal for those looking to make career changes quickly. 

Colleges and Universities

If you’re willing to invest even more time and money, an undergraduate or graduate degree in programming or web development may be a good fit. These can range in length from two to four years and consist of hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of coursework. This length means that you will learn much more than in other shorter training programs. These programs require you to apply and get accepted, and have prerequisites involving SAT and ACT scores, foreign language requirements, and a minimum acceptable GPA. College costs substantially more expensive than other training options, too, between $27,000 and $100,000 per year. Of course, scholarships and financial aid are available, and community colleges can help make a degree more affordable. 

Coursera, Udemy, and other on-demand platforms

Self-paced courses from websites like Coursera and Udemy can be a great way to learn as well. These classes are a great way to learn the ins and outs of React from whatever angle you find to be the most interesting, so if you want to learn about specific React tools or techniques, there are plenty of experts with their own tutorials and blogs that can help.

If your schedule is complicated or you prefer to learn at your own pace, on-demand classes offer the most flexibility and freedom. All lessons are prerecorded and there’s no due dates or class times to worry about. You can skip any lessons you’ve already mastered or spend more time on more difficult subjects. With this comes the disadvantages of no live collaboration with other students or instant feedback from an expert instructor. While you’ll have more time to master challenging subjects, you won’t have someone to help walk you through those challenges or provide additional insight. 

It’s also important to note that with more freedom comes less accountability. On-demand classes can work for independent learners who can keep themselves on task and motivated, but may not be the best fit for those who find motivation through accountability. Without scheduled class times and due dates, you may fall behind or take longer to complete your training. And without the right level of motivation, you can easily lose interest in completing the training altogether. 

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships were first developed in the late middle ages and are still used today. It isn’t hard to see why they’ve remained popular for so long as they allow you to work hand-in-hand with a practicing industry professional to gain on-the-job skills. Apprenticeships rarely cost you anything financially, but they require a more significant time commitment. Think of an apprenticeship like a job; whether you pursue it part time or full time, it will require your sole attention and a set schedule. They also come with other challenges, like being harder to find, and may involve competing with other candidates to earn your spot. And, while you’ll be doing the work of a React professional, you typically won’t be paid for that work. Finally, you won’t find many apprenticeships available for complete beginners, as most will expect you to have already mastered the basic concepts. 

YouTube and other free resources

There are, of course, free resources available for learning React. YouTube boasts a wide range of tutorials and informative videos on all kinds of React subjects: from short five-minute episodes on the fundamentals to more in-depth breakdowns of advanced topics. YouTube is a great way to explore your initial interest or get answers to specific questions in React. Other websites like Google and LinkedIn offer short free tutorials and trainings designed to help you grasp the history and basic principles of React. The drawback of these courses is that they will lack the in-depth knowledge and real-time interaction with an expert instructor that more immersive programs offer. With that in mind, it’s best to use these resources as a brief introduction to make sure you’re interested in the subject (or as supplemental learning) as opposed to the sole source of your education. 

Learn React with Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop offers in-depth courses both live online and in-person at their New York office. Their React Development Bootcamp covers everything from the basics of React and Node.js to advanced components and server deployment. You'll start with learning how to compose components, the foundations of React, and then move on to building dynamic fully functioning web applications and deploying them using AWS (Amazon Web Services). This Noble Desktop course (and many others) boasts small class sizes, one free retake, and setup assistance. If you’re interested in pursuing further education, this course counts towards three of Noble’s certificate programs: Full-Stack Web Development, Software Engineering, and JavaScript Development. 

Want to take your skills to the next level? Noble Desktop’s JavaScript Development Certificate is a longer professional training program that will teach you how to build web apps with JavaScript, one of the most popular programming languages in the world. You’ll learn to master React and Node.js, create APIs with Express.js, and work with databases with MongoDB. This course also covers additional topics like Browser Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) built into web browsers, third-party APIs, and third-party frameworks and libraries. If you’re a new developer or an existing one coming from a different background, learning JavaScript will up your game to web application development.

Similarly, the Full-Stack Web Development Certificate helps you develop the skills and knowledge to meet the growing demand for developing and maintaining web applications. This course will teach you to use programming languages like HTML/CSS and JavaScript to program memorable, interactive web pages. You’ll also use the MERN tech stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) to add databases, APIs, AWS and other server environments, and interactivity for those web applications. Focused on a series of projects, you’ll leave this course with a portfolio of working web applications to show to potential employers. 

Finally, Noble’s Software Engineering Certificate covers HTML & CSS, JavaScript, and React, and back end development with Python, Django, and Node.js. You’ll learn HTML to mark up web pages and CSS for styling; the fundamentals of JavaScript; Git for version control; and how to use Flexbox and Grid to layout, align, and reorder web page content, as well as make it adapt to different size screens. The second part of the course will cover JavaScript programming concepts, including variables, data types, loops, and DOM. You’ll also build your very own desktop application using React and deploy it using the AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud environment. Finally, you'll master the lexical syntax of Python and quickly move to more advanced topics like dictionaries, custom functions, and sorting algorithms. You'll then progress to object-oriented programming, working with APIs, and querying databases with SQL. By the end of this course, you’ll have a portfolio of projects, a polished resume, and a professional LinkedIn profile; be prepared for common interview questions; and be armed with tips for applying to jobs.