Are Online Coding Bootcamps Really Worth It?
Online code bootcamps are becoming a popular model for learning, but what's their true value? Find out:
It’s no secret that the tech industry is growing faster than ever before. With new technologies, faster methods of development and a higher demand for advancement, thousands of new programming careers are being introduced to the workforce every year. If you’re interested in getting your foot in ...
Carly Garcia, The Software Guild
Take Your Career to the Next Level with Springboard
Springboard recently overhauled their Data Science Career Track. Find out more:
Springboard recently took feedback from their network of mentors, PhD-level educators, and active data scientists in the field to wrap up another huge update to the Data Science Career Track —the first course of it’s kind with a job guarantee or your money back—to give students 500-600 hours of ...
Julia Anghel, Springboard
New Remote Data Science Bootcamp from NYCDSA
Full-time remote intensive data science bootcamp with live daily lectures now available outside NYC:
NYC Data Science Academy has announced the launch of its remote intensive bootcamp, open to technology enthusiasts outside of the New York City area. The upcoming cohort will begin on July 2nd, 2018 with full-time, five days per week live daily instruction, live communication, real-world ...
Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
Online Learning Meets In-Person Training with This Program
Learn more about We Can Code IT's hybrid program that's helping students save money and fit code into their lives.
We Can Code IT’s Innovative FlexCode Coding Bootcamp. Computer coding skills can open doors to a challenging and lucrative career in the ever-growing software development industry. But traditional coding bootcamps are often not a viable option for people with a full-time job or family ...
Kendra Kornatowski, We Can Code IT
Ironhack in Berlin: Alumni Turned Employee
Ironhack is expanding to Berlin. Explore this alumni turned employee story and find out more:
Alvaro Rojas has a background in Marketing from UCLA but eventually found himself looking to learn more about Web Development and coding. After deciding on Ironhack, Alvaro became an alumnus of the institution, as well as an employee! He currently works as their Expansion Lead, helping other ...
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7 Steps to Launch a Lucrative Career in Programming
Use these tips to launch your programming career from a top tech school:
It’s probably not news to you that the computer science industry has gotten a lot of attention recently. Job demand for developers and other people with technical know-how is booming, and will only increase in the future as we shift to a more digital world. But what does a transition to a ...
Emily Doyle, Flatiron School
Canada Code Bootcamps
Comprehensive list of Canada Code Bootcamps, rankings, alumni reviews, pricing and offerings
According to TechCrunch, Canada is one of the fastest growing tech hubs in North America. With expansive natural resources, this country not only boasts beauty, but extremely supportive and effective programs for startups. These programs are paving the way for a continued technology boom and ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Women in Tech: Take the Leap
“I didn’t want to play it safe and stay where I was just because I had already spent 10 years in accounting,” said Hanna Jiang, a 10-year tax consultant veteran and mother of two. Hanna, who had spent a decade reviewing tax returns and interfacing with clients, knew it was time to push her ...
Emily Doyle, Flatiron School
New Bootcamp: Momentum Learning in Durham, NC
SwitchUp sat down with Jessica Mitsch, Co-Founder and CEO of Momentum Learning, a new coding bootcamp in Durham, NC. Prior to founding Momentum, Jessica worked as the Director of Growth and Strategic Partnerships for The Iron Yard. In this Q&A we explore the motivation behind starting another ...
Mary Bergeron, SwitchUp
Flatiron School, Thinkful and Bloc: Online Coding Bootcamp Spotlight
Online code bootcamps have skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years. From data science to web development, new courses are constantly becoming available, so how do you decide on the best program for you? The online immersive programs from Thinkful, Bloc and Flatiron School go ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Thinkful Graduate Tackles Net Neutrality
On December 14th, the Thinkful team watched in horror as Ajit Pai, Chairman of the FCC brazenly dismissed concerns about his agency’s proposed rollback of net neutrality protections. A few hours later, after a hearing what could only be described as theatre, the FCC’s commissioners officially ...
Adam Levenson, Thinkful
Transitioning from Academia to the Data Science Bootcamp Career Track
Transitioning from university to industry employment can be difficult for a number of reasons. First, learning a new set of technical skills, as well as acclimating to a business environment, presents a steep learning curve. Second, there is a significant mindset shift that must occur in a ...
Sean Boland, The Data Incubator
Cyber Security Course Online
This remote bootcamp student at Evolve Security Academy shares why she decided to pursue cybersecurity. See how Evolve Security Academy's online cyber security course was the best fit.
Choosing between an online and in-person bootcamp is a challenging decision because each bootcamp has pros and cons, including cost, learning styles, and environment. In this interview, Chantel Sims, a current REMOTE Bootcamp student at Evolve Security Academy, shares why she decided to pursue ...
Brenda Uribe, Evolve Security Academy
Alumna Spotlight: UX Strategist Sofia Borges
When faced with the decision to choose a coding or design focus, Ironhack alumna Sofia Borges opted for a unique solution. Sofia not only attended Ironhack’s Web Development Bootcamp, she later went on to study UX and UI Design at Ironhack as well. Sofia’s interest in technology first started ...
Immersive UX/UI Design: What Students Say
UI/UX Design is an amazing career path. See what students have to say about this design track:
Designation has graduated over 450 alumni since its inception, with graduates going on to work in almost every type of design position imaginable. While the program has moved its campus twice since 2014 and has made many iterations to its curriculum over those years, there’s been one constant ...
Sarah Timmins, Designation
Student Spotlight: Kathryn Bryant - Teacher to Data Scientist
In this interview, NYCDSA graduate Kathryn Bryant explains how the rigorous program at NYCDSA helped her learn data science after a career in academia
Kathryn Bryant recently landed a Senior Data Scientist job at National Grid. When she decided to change her career from academia, she didn’t want to invest too much time in learning new skills. She found NYC Data Science Academy fit her needs perfectly. The program offers everything that would ...
Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
Women in Tech: Take the Leap
“I didn’t want to play it safe and stay where I was just because I had already spent 10 years in accounting,” said Hanna Jiang, a 10-year tax consultant veteran and mother of two. Hanna, who had spent a decade reviewing tax returns and interfacing with clients, knew it was time to push her ...
Emily Doyle, Flatiron School
Student Spotlight: Data Scientist William Zhou
William Zhou is currently working as an Informatics Specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. While working as a Data Analyst at the NYU Langone Medical Center, he enrolled in NYC Data Science Academy’s remote Data Science Bootcamp as a part time student, enabling him to acquire the ...
Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
Alumni Spotlight: Derek Araujo, Insight Data Science
Derek Araujo was a Fellow at Insight Data Science during Fall 2017, and now works as a Data Scientist at Schireson Associates in New York. After earning an advanced degree in law, Derek started his career at an international law firm, and later served as legal council at a think tank. However, ...
Mary Bergeron, SwitchUp
Alumni Spotlight: Fall Giveaway Winner Ian Izaguirre
Alumni Spotlight: Fall Giveaway Winner Ian Izaguirre Ian Izaguirre is a recent Ironhack graduate who was just admitted into StartUP FIU’s accelerator program to help develop innovation and entrepreneurship for the future. His background includes graduating Cum Laude from Miami Dade College with ...
Hannah Rose, SwitchUp
Bridge Data Science and Business with NYCDSA
Malavica Sridhar is currently a Product Manager at CircleUp, a job that lets her use both her business skills and the skills she acquired at NYC Data Science Academy. She chose to work at this firm rather than at the bigger names that offered her a position -- like Google, McKinsey, Dropbox, ...
Yichun Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
A Student Explains: How to Choose the Right Tech Stack
New programmers often ask us: what is the best tech stack for a beginner? Deciding on your first tech stack can be tricky, as it largely depends on your background, learning style, and, most importantly, your career goals. In a new blog post from Byte Academy, student Jason Pruski talks about ...
Mary Bergeron, SwitchUp
Alumni Spotlight: Karen Masterson of Springboard
Learning Her 10th Language: An Interview with Springboard Alumna Karen Masterson Karen came to Springboard with a doctorate in linguistics and a desire to combine her passions in engineering and language. Unlike other people who become data scientists to change careers, Karen’s goal was to ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Why You Should Add Data Science to Your Resume
Katie Critelli had spent years doing research when she was considering an academic career. When she decided that she wanted to have greater flexibility and apply her skills outside academia, she recognized that the path of the data scientist was the one she wanted to pursue. To obtain the ...
Hannah Rose, SwitchUp
Learning How to Learn
What key skill do you need to master coding? Find out with LearningFuze:
As a program that aims to educate people in the world of web development in only 3 months, we are constantly thinking about; what to teach, how to teach it, and how to fit so much information into such a short period of time. We think about what to teach so we can put our students in the best ...
TJ Kinion, LearningFuze
Digital Marketing Bootcamps: A SwitchUp Guide
So you want to attend a digital marketing boot camp but you aren't sure where to begin? Let us help:
In This Article-What is Digital Marketing? -Required Digital Marketing Skills -Typical Digital Marketing Job Titles -Best Digital Marketing Bootcamps Virtually every industry has moved a portion of its business online over the last 15 years. As a result, the hunt for fantastic Digital Marketers ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Learn JavaScript: A SwitchUp Guide
Attend a JavaScript bootcamp to learn the most popular programming language in the world.
If you’ve recently decided to learn JavaScript, you have made a wise choice. JavaScript is one of the most commonly taught and used programming languages of today. The JavaScript language is known as an object-oriented programming language, much like Python. Though it harkens back to the 1990s, ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Code Bootcamp vs CS Degree
Are you deciding between a CS degree and code bootcamp? Evaluate the pros and cons of these two paths with our guide below:
Although bootcamps have become more popular, they are still a new form of education. Because of this, people often wonder if a code bootcamp will be as effective as a formal four-year Computer Science (CS) degree. Ten years ago, a college degree would be absolutely necessary to work in ...
Mary Bergeron, SwitchUp
Land a Job After a Coding Bootcamp
Do bootcamps actually get students jobs in programming? Dive into the hard-facts with Actualize:
In the early years of coding bootcamps (circa 2011 - 2013), there was a lot of hype around graduate success and landing software development jobs. Many bootcamps touted too-good-to-be-true job placement statistics, such as 98% of graduates landing six-figure jobs within three months of ...
Jay Wengrow, Actualize
Learn to Code Python
Coding Python is an easy way to set yourself up for a great career in Data Science, Data Analysis or Software Engineering. See how:
Coding Python: A Deep DiveIf you’ve recently decided to learn to code Python, you’ve made a great choice. Python is one of the most commonly used programming languages. As a high-level language, it is used for a variety of applications and tools. It boasts efficient code bases, easy ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Prepare for a Data Science Interview
Data Science is one of the top tech careers of 2018. As a high-paying, popular field, Data Science interviews can not only prove difficult, but extremely competitive. Use this advice to nail your ...
You’ve spent months studying data science, now it’s time to find a job in the industry. Fortunately, companies all over the world are looking to hire data scientists -- and fast. According to LinkedIn’s 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report, machine learning engineer and data scientist positions grew ...
Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
Tech Jobs 2018: Data Science, Blockchain, & Machine Learning
Switch careers to Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology or Data Science with this guide:
Is 2018 your year? If you’re an individual with a more advanced background, and are exploring a new career path, you may want to consider high-demand fields. Machine Learning, Data Science and Blockchain Technology are growing so exponentially, companies are having difficulty finding the talent ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Code Bootcamps: A SwitchUp Guide to Help You Choose
Find tips for programs, scholarships, resources and rankings with this code bootcamp guide.
At SwitchUp, students commonly ask us: what do I look for when I am trying to choose a bootcamp? No matter the focus, the core components that make the best programs stand-out from the rest are consistent. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of the most important things to consider ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Canada Code Bootcamps
Comprehensive list of Canada Code Bootcamps, rankings, alumni reviews, pricing and offerings
According to TechCrunch, Canada is one of the fastest growing tech hubs in North America. With expansive natural resources, this country not only boasts beauty, but extremely supportive and effective programs for startups. These programs are paving the way for a continued technology boom and ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Flatiron School, Thinkful and Bloc: Online Coding Bootcamp Spotlight
Online code bootcamps have skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of years. From data science to web development, new courses are constantly becoming available, so how do you decide on the best program for you? The online immersive programs from Thinkful, Bloc and Flatiron School go ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Thinkful Graduate Tackles Net Neutrality
On December 14th, the Thinkful team watched in horror as Ajit Pai, Chairman of the FCC brazenly dismissed concerns about his agency’s proposed rollback of net neutrality protections. A few hours later, after a hearing what could only be described as theatre, the FCC’s commissioners officially ...
Adam Levenson, Thinkful
Best Coding Bootcamps
The Comprehensive 2017 Guide
Choosing a code school can be difficult, even overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back and narrowed it down to the top 34 bootcamps in the world...
SwitchUp Team
Best Data Science Bootcamps
The 2017 Insider's Guide
Over the past year and a half, we’ve amassed hundreds of data science bootcamp reviews and gathered thousands of data points to bring you our list of recommendations and rankings...
SwitchUp Team
Best Web Design Courses
Top-Reviewed Programs in 2017
Have you ever seen a webpage and been blown away by the design? Or, better yet, have you ever seen a page that needs a little work? Maybe it’s not user-friendly or responsive. Maybe it’s got way too much going on and needs to be simplified. Maybe it needs a special touch. Maybe it needs you!
SwitchUp Team
Best Cyber Security Bootcamps
The Comprehensive Guide
Why Cybersecurity? The number and frequency of cyberattacks is on the rise, and the demand for employees with cyber security training is now higher than ever...
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