The big aspect of Sigma Labs was its training programme, full time for about 3 months. As I didn't have a computer science degree or lots of practical experience, this relevant training in a professional but supportive environment was exactly what I was looking for, so that I could feel confident when I entered a full-time role. This was aided by professional high-performance training, where I improved my interview skills a lot and gained skills for problem solving and common business issues.
A big positive surprise was that you really were ok if you didn't have experience; the training was tailored so that everybody could excel, regardless of previous coding experience. We had people with a range of degrees, from chemistry to politics, who are all now working in the tech industry. I had heard good things about the training but the quality of it and the coaches really can't be expressed enough!
At work I am always working on new projects! As it was a direct entry role and not a graduate scheme, I was almost immediately put on work that has real impact and makes a difference. I am now also starting to interact more with stakeholders as well, so really seeing projects all the way through.
My skills have increased immensely since starting work after the training, I don't think anything makes you learn faster than learning while you are working!
I work in Snowflake a lot, so I am currently revising for a certification in it, and then after that I may go for an AWS certification. We also have POC (proof of concept) projects at work, so the learning really never stops.
