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Joseph EatonUpdated on June 14, 2023As a society, we depend on technology and automated processes. We’ve gone from simple computers the size of entire rooms to sophisticated microchips and technology that fits in your pocket. In the last few decades, we’ve seen the tech industry explode and its potential only continues to grow. But what exactly is coding? And how is coding used today? We’re diving into the roots of coding, the ...Continue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on February 19, 2025Most data science bootcamps require prior knowledge – a college-level understanding of linear algebra, probability, statistics, calculus, and Python – to get accepted into their programs. That doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need a college degree in those subjects or that attending college is a better way to get into data ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 17, 2021Bismar Montano dreamed of a more challenging career, but wasn’t sure how he could make a career change while working his full-time warehouse job. He also knew he didn’t want to code all day long, so Bismar was excited to find the cybersecurity career path. Bismar shares his experience as a student in Springboard’s online, self-pac...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 12, 2021Devmountain has been offering their bootcamps to individuals seeking to change their career into the tech industry since 2013, and now they are expanding their programs to include more of the skills that today’s employers are looking for. Hideo Hansen, President and General Manager for Devmountain, discussesContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 12, 2021After years touring with the Air Force Band, trumpeter Andrew Syzmanek was looking for a new kind of challenge. When a Python course piqued his interest in tech, Andrew (and his wife, Amelia!) decided to enroll in devCodeCamp to pivot into software development. Using the GI Bill to cover his bootcamp tuition, Andrew walks us throu...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on July 22, 2021UX design is an in-demand, creative tech field that is a part of every business, from web and app design to product development. What kinds of jobs can you expect to apply for and work in throughout your UX design career? From entry-leve...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 7, 2021DigitalCrafts’ new online UX Design bootcamp can be a good fit for both career-changers and upskillers who already work in tech or design. We caught up with Max McChesney, CEO and Co-Founder ofContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 5, 2021Carly Fennell had extensive experience in biomechanical engineering, but soon realized that data/programming skills would help her career blossom. Soon after her maternity leave, Carly took a leap of faith, quit her job, and enrolled in Lighthouse Labs’ online Data Science Boo...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 6, 2021Julie Pitman had two decades of business experience in the medical field, but when her company made staff cut-backs, she took it as an opportunity to make a career change. Julie shares how Hackbright Academy’s online prep course and online software engineering immersive bootcamp gave her the skill set and confidence she nee...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 3, 2021Matthew Gardner had been working in design for years, but when his current organization noticed a gap in customer engagement, Irrational Labs offered the training they needed to discover new solutions. Matthew shares what it was like to juggle a full-time job with theContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 30, 2021Since 2015, Tech Elevator has been teaching the tech skills that students need to make a career change into software engineering. Now, Tech Elevator has added an Income Share Agreement (ISA) to their list of financing options! We caught up with Admissions Lead, Kalyn Breneman aboutContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 28, 2021Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - March 2021 Happy Spring! After a difficult past year, a recent U.S. Department of Labor survey reports that job openings have hit a two-year high. We dive into how President B...Continue Reading →
- Rachel MeltzerUpdated on April 22, 2025With almost all personal banking, lending, electronic payments, and trading done online these days, financial technology is an in-demand field for technologists in 2021. But do the top fintech companies actually hire coding bootcamp graduates? We’re breaking down what to expect at a financial technology company, and the top 6 Fintech companies that hire bootcamp alumni. Plus, our tips for emp...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on May 14, 2024Andrew Hartzell had a background in sales and recruiting, but wanted to make a career switch to computer programming. After a tip from a friend, he enrolled in General Assembly’s Software Engineering Immersive Online (Flex) bootcamp, w...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 12, 2024With over 20 years experience working in data science and IT, LearningFuze’s Data Science Full Immersion new instructor, Zia Khan, brings his wealth of knowledge to the classroom. Zia shares how LearningFuze is getting students job-ready for today’s data science roles, and the kinds of instructor support students can expect. Plus...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on April 4, 2025Christine Maynard took two years off after college to decide exactly what she wanted in a career. When she developed an interest in Python, Christine enrolled in a Codecademy Career Path, and over seven months, she learned everything she needed to score a Software Engineering Internship at CVent! It wasn’t easy – Codecademy is far le...Continue Reading →
- Rachel MeltzerUpdated on April 21, 2021Before you dive into a digital marketing bootcamp, you might be wondering, “Who hires digital marketing bootcamp graduates anyway?” The quick answer is: plenty of companies! Many companies rely on bootcamper talent for their cutting ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on April 19, 2021A lifelong passion for math and problem-solving inspired Nic to pivot from teaching music to learning software development at Nucamp’s online Full Stack Web and Mobile Developer bootcamp. Nic explains how the affordability and flexible scheduling ofContinue Reading →
- Joseph EatonUpdated on April 15, 2021A decade since its inception, Ruby is still a popular programming language with web developers. But what is Ruby and Ruby on Rails and how exactly are they used today? We’re demystifying the history of Ruby on Rails, why programmers use it in 2021, and how this coding language and framework are used on the job. Plus, learn why Ruby on Rails is an excellent first language for beginning coders...Continue Reading →
- Rachel MeltzerUpdated on November 2, 2022What is data science? Math or science? Data science is a multidisciplinary field that combines computer science and math. The objective of data science is to pull insightful and useful knowledge out of datasets using programming l...Continue Reading →
