Courses transfer a shared body of knowledge. Mentorship helps an experienced developer choose a role-specific plan, review real decisions, and turn existing work into credible evidence.
A good course provides sequence, exercises, shared vocabulary, cohort deadlines, and broad exposure.
Use it when the missing mechanism is review of your architecture, code, evaluation approach, project choice, or career narrative.
Compare the current 12-week Cohort and Private mentorship formats.