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Course Report · Course Report Coding Bootcamp News Roundup - September 2021 Happy Fall! With the kick-off of a new academic year, we saw more buzz about the value of attending college versus a coding bootcamp as major industries d...

Java and Python are two of the most powerful programming languages on the market today. They’re both well-documented and backed by strong communities that have made them mainstays for over 20 years. But which should a beginner learn first? And how are Python and Java different? Brook Riggio, co-founder of Code Fellows, explains w...

NGT Academy is training the next generation of cybersecurity analysts and network engineers – and that includes dedicated career services. Kim, a Senior Career Coach at NGT Academy, shares what students can expect from the ca...

The Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program is focused on diversifying the tech pipeline by onboarding non-traditional tech talent (read: bootcamp alumni)! After graduating hundreds of apprentices over the years, the Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program continues to expand its global rea...

No code platforms have become incredibly popular, largely because almost anyone (whether you’re technical or non-technical) can learn to use these tools to quickly create apps or web pages. No-code platforms like Airtable and Bubble will never fully replace actual programming languages like JavaScript and Continue Reading →

React JS is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries – it’s relatively easy to learn and is in-demand with employers. But what exactly is React used for in web development and software engineering? And which companies are using React in 2021? Renowned programming instructor, Colt Steele, answers all of our questions about React and how it’s used in the industry. Plus, Colt tells us why ...

User experience (UX) design is an in-demand tech field offering plenty of opportunities for career-changers and upskillers. Nicole of Designlab demystifies the UX design career path from entry-level to senior-level UX design roles, diving deep into the traits of successful UX designers and the typical responsibilities and salaries...

A lot of work goes into building products and it can be difficult to manage tasks across different teams. The Agile Methodology is a set of practices that allows teams to effectively communicate and collaborate across disciplines in order to create working products. Sharing their i...

Since 2014, Eleven Fifty Academy has graduated over 1,100 developers into the tech market. By expanding to include an online option, Eleven Fifty Academy is now helping students across the country make a career change into tech. Abi Tambasco, Vice President of Career Services and Employer Strategy at Eleven Fifty Academy, explains how her team has created a virtual pipeline of robust career s...

Should UX designers learn how to code? According to Brittany Bellanca, UX Design Instructor at DigitalCrafts, the answer is usually yes! Brittany shares the top programming languages that UX designers should have in their skill toolbox, ...

Curious about what career paths lie ahead for someone skilled in Python? Our latest Bootcamp Alumni Outcomes Report revealed that bootcamp grads saw a 43% salary increase from pre-to-post bootcamp – Python programmers in particular reported making $78,604 after ...

Java is a well-established programming language and learning Java can lead you into a great tech career. So what does the path look like from newbie to expert in Java development? Software Guild instr...

Americaneagle.com is a web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a forward focus and a commitment to inclusive company culture. When it comes to hiring, they're looking for people with a passion for coding and a desire to learn. Erin Frobish, Human Resources Representative at American...

Many students intent on getting a data science job are bucking the traditional 4-year degree in favor of attending a data science bootcamp. Bootcamps offer many advantages, such as hands-on job experience and dedicated career services, but can a data science bootcamp really replace a college degree? Chester Ismay, Director of Data Science Education at Continue Reading →

Java and C# are popular, powerful programming languages – anyone who has used the internet has probably heard of at least one of these. Other languages and frameworks may gain popularity over time, but Java and C# are still important staples that help keep the internet running. Continue Reading →

Devmountain offers bootcamps in Web Development as well as Software Engineering – so what exactly is the difference and how can you choose between the two? Devmountain experts give us the scoop about the differences and (and similaritie...

Amber Riley started her career in a tech support role, but wanted to continue learning and growing in tech. She decided to pivot her career into software engineering by enrolling remotely at TrueCoders. Amber shares with us how the online coding bootcamp gave her the structure, community, and programming foundations she needed to...

So much goes into building a successful website, and it requires the efforts of both web designers and web developers. But what exactly are the differences between these two tech roles? We dive into the typical responsibilities and average salaries of today’s web designers and web developers, plus the languages and tools that web developers and web designers rely on. Plus, find out how to lea...

Classical guitarist Matt Linder spent a decade as a performing musician and teacher, but when the pandemic canceled his gigs, he took the opportunity to follow his interest into tech and machine learning. After spending a few months of dedicated self-teaching, Matt enrolled in FourthBrain’s Machine Learning Program to level up his...

Is Miami the next big tech hub? Huge employers like Citrix, Chewy, and Spotify (which all have South Florida offices) seem to think so. And so does the GM of BrainStation Miami, Johanna Mikkola! Between the workforce development funding available to Miami residents and the support from Mayor Suarez, there are plenty of opportunities for future technologists in Florida. Johanna shares her tips...