Applying to Bootcamps

Admissions tips, how to prepare for a bootcamp, and understanding what a bootcamp is really like.

  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on December 4, 2024
    We often hear the question, “What’s the best bootcamp to get a job?” Of course, some students will always attend a bootcamp for fun or to learn something new, but according to Course Report research, ~91% of students attend a bootcamp in order to get a job. Codin...
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on February 17, 2025
    The average data science bootcamp tuition costs between $9K-$16K, but launching a new career in data science or data analysis can actually be free! If you're looking to make a career change, we've rounded up 4 FREE data science bootcamps that will get you the skill set and support you need to land your first data job. Plus...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on September 30, 2024
    Canada is a leading tech country with data science bootcamps in its five major tech cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. Learning data science in Canada means having many opportunities of working at large, respected companies or cutting-edge tech startups. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time program, we’ve rounded up all of the
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on December 4, 2024
    If you’re looking to start a tech career, San Francisco is the place to do it! As the leader in tech innovation, the Golden Gate City is home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world. It’s no surprise San Francisco also boasts some of the best in-person data science bootcamps to train the next gene...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on September 30, 2024
    Seattle is home to all things tech, including data science bootcamps! With a median salary of $200K for Seattle-based data scientists, the Emerald City is an excellent place to learn data science and launch your career. For those ready to make the leap, we’ve rounded up all of the
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on October 10, 2023
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into many tech workflows and shows no signs of slowing down, so now is the time to lean into the current by building your AI skillset! Eleven Fifty Academy now offers an introduction to AI course for anyone looking to upskill and get a handle on what yo...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 28, 2023
    Studying for the CompTIA cybersecurity certification exams? Eleven Fifty Academy has you covered with their new CompTIA test prep course! Learn from real experts with instructor-led training so you can pass the Security+ and Network+ exams faster! Tony Smarrella, Vice President of Marketing,...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 17, 2023
    Cybersecurity experts are in high demand as online threats become ever-present. Responding to the market need and requests for a cybersecurity bootcamp, Coding Temple designed a self-paced program directly informed by the CompTIA Security+ exam and cybersecurity professionals working in the field. Back...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on August 7, 2023
    4Geeks Academy just launched their new Job Guarantee and we caught up with Marcelo Ricigliano, the Co-Founder and CEO at 4Geeks Academy, about why they’re making this commitment to students in 2023. Learn about exactly what the Job Guarantee covers, how to qualify, and the typical job and salary o...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on January 15, 2025
    Most programming languages today rely on English vocabulary and syntax, which can make it difficult for non-native speakers who are learning how to code. While the majority of coding bootcamps are taught in English, Spanish-speaking coding bootcamps are
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on July 13, 2023
    With its lifetime career support and an externship with an actual company, TripleTen has created a part-time, online program that fully prepares career changers for the tech world. Anastasia Cherepanova, a Career Product Lead at TripleTen, walks us through the careers curriculum, how they’re keeping it up-to-date with the latest in AI innovations, ...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on July 12, 2023
    Want to learn UX design but don’t know where to start? Mento Design Academy offers a six-month, self-paced intensive bootcamp that offers all the skills, projects, and mentorship you need to become a UX designer from scratch. But what will you actually learn...
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  • Worried about losing your job to automation but not ready to learn intensive coding skills? TrainingTemple by Coding Temple offers micro training in technical skills that are essential to today’s tech workforce, such as computer literacy, mobile literacy, cybersecurity, and coding, so y...
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  • Jennifer Krupp
    Jennifer Krupp
    Updated on June 13, 2023
    As an Admissions Counselor at Sabio, I work with prospective students through the admissions process, answering questions and guiding them through enrollment. But before Sabio, I spent many years in admissions at traditional universities. Recently, I’ve been flooded with questions about g...
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on June 1, 2023
    As Miami evolves as a tech epicenter, BrainStation Miami is geared up to offer digital skills training at its Wynwood campus and live online. We caught up with the BrainStation team to learn what students can expect from the in-person campus (hint: modern classrooms and an inspir...
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  • We’re diving into the state of hiring at Coding Temple with Mikelynn Romero, Director of Career Partnerships at Coding Temple. Learn what students and alumni can expect from the bootcamp’s employer network and lifetime career support. Plus, find out what’s included in Coding Temple’s new Pre-Screening ...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on May 23, 2023
    More than 12,000 alumni have graduated from Hack Reactor with average starting salaries of ~$100,000. Thanks to their dedicated Career Services & Partnerships team, directed by Crew Spence, Hack Reactor alumni are connected with a variety of companies and industries. Hack Reactor graduate...
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  • Jess Feldman
    Jess Feldman
    Updated on May 22, 2023
    With a turbulent tech job market and the introduction of new AI capabilities, many would-be career changers are asking themselves, “Is now a good time to get into tech?” Jeff Casimir, Executive Director at Turing School of Software & Design, takes this question head-on, laying ou...
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  • Nat Davis
    Nat Davis
    Updated on September 19, 2024
    Careerist and Test Pro are both online tech bootcamps that teach QA Testing and aim to help career changers land their first tech role. The two schools have also both been awarded as a Course Report
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  • Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on May 16, 2023
    Everyone starts learning to code as a beginner – but if you're new to tech, will a coding bootcamp work for you? While a few bootcamps tout low admissions rates and are meant for students with programming experience, the vast majority of bootcamps actually cater to beginners! Small class sizes, project-based learning, networking, and dedicated career coaching are all standard at coding bootca...
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