Thinkful: Astronomy & Data Science
Thinkful teaches students to use Data Science to enhance findings in subjects like Astronomy
We’ve all had to do something tedious before. You love a class in school or a role at work, but inevitably, you find yourself performing a rote, repetitive task that makes you question how you’re spending your days. For astronomers, particularly astronomy students, that task is counting craters. ...
Aaron Fried, Thinkful
Bloc Designer Track: Recipe for Success
Bloc is revamping their designer curriculum to better suit the needs of students. See how:
For any designer-to-be, it’s crucial to have support throughout your learning experience. That’s no exception for those going through online courses like Bloc’s Designer Track. Since 2012, Bloc has been teaching part-time online courses. In the past few months, we’ve completely changed the ...
Megan Messerly, Bloc
City Spotlight: Learning to Code in Miami, Florida
Wyncode Academy shares everything you need to know about getting started in the Miami tech scene.
This post was developed in collaboration with Wyncode, as part of SwitchUp's 'City Spotlight' series. Learn more about Wyncode on their SwitchUp reviews page. Why learn to code in Miami? As the tech ecosystem in South Florida continues to expand, conversations seem to circle back to the same ...
Roxy Clot, Wyncode Academy
How This Alumnus Landed The #2 Tech Job of 2018
Victor Fernández shares how Evolve Security Academy helped him become a cybersecurity analyst.
Did you know that Cybersecurity Analyst is currently rated as the #2 best tech job of 2018 by U.S. News? Learn Victor’s tips on how to prepare for a cybersecurity bootcamp and succeed after graduation. Evolve Security Academy offers in-person and online, live instructor led, cybersecurity ...
Brenda Uribe, Evolve Security Academy
Flatiron School + Facebook Are Awarding Full Tuition
Flatiron School’s New Collaboration with Facebook Will Award $500K in Scholarships to Flatiron Courses
After we heard the feedback on our Facebook collaboration for the Houston Community Boost Scholarship, which awards the first Houston cohort of our Software Engineering Immersive with full-tuition scholarships, we knew we had to do more together. So, in our effort to make coding education ...
Nicholas Gallinelli, Flatiron School
Engaging Children in Tech Education
Tech will one day belong to our children. See how Holberton School is preparing kids for the future:
There are currently around 224,000 unfilled software engineering positions across the United States. The amount of these unfilled positions will only increase as time goes by. This poses the question, how can we begin engaging children with software engineering? As the need for skilled software ...
Suzie Kirschner, Holberton School
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
From Dancer to Developer in 17 Weeks
Fullstack Academy alumnus Kevin Ho took the plunge to become a developer. Read more about his journey.
There’s nothing like talking with an alum to get the real story behind the coding bootcamps you’ve got your eye on, and lots of programs offer alum panels where you can do just that. But in case you don’t have a few hours to spare or you’re completely changing careers and don’t know anyone in ...
Emily Rose Prats, Fullstack Academy
Current Bloc Student, Nadine Zahr, Conquers UX Design
Nadine Zahr currently studies at Bloc. See how this program helps her achieve her UX dreams.
Nadine Zahr is currently enrolled in the Bloc Designer Track program. She works as a Business Systems Analyst/ Tester for an international law firm. Although she is already working in tech, Nadine wanted to expand her skill set to include UX Design. Her positive experience during the admissions ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Student Spotlight: Nonprofit to NYCDSA
NYC Data Science graduate leaves nonprofits and teaching and becomes a Senior Data Analyst.
Iman Singh made the transition to data science from a background in philosophy. He spent a few years working in the nonprofit sector. Then, intrigued by the powerful impact data analysis could have on decisions, he resolved to study the science behind it. That curiosity is what led him to ...
Claire Tu, NYC Data Science Academy
From Aerospace to Blockchain with Byte Academy
How Stephane Gallet Transitioned To A Blockchain Career with Byte Academy
Interview with Byte Academy graduate Stephane Gallet by Emily Hunt Meet Stephane Gallet, founder/owner of a travel company (specifically, a cycling tour company) and former Aerospace Program Manager, based in Brazil. Recently, he decided to take a break from organizing vineyard tours around ...
Emily Hunt, Byte Academy
Grace Hopper Graduate to BlackRock Engineer
Katy Eng attended Fullstack Academy’s Grace Hopper Program and is now an engineer at a top company. Explore her story:
With Fullstack Academy’s application deadline coming up on Friday, June 1st, we sat down with Katy Eng, recent BlackRock hire--and almost-as-recent alumna of Fullstack Academy’s Grace Hopper Program--to get her thoughts on changing careers, the post-bootcamp job search, and her advice for ...
Emily Rose Prats, Fullstack Academy
Designation Spotlight: From Cubicle to Designer
Designation graduate Janina navigates a design career after completing their UI/ UX design program.
“Your current situation is not your final destination” is much easier said than done. There’s a sense of uncertainty and uneasiness when you decide to launch into a new UX/UI design career—particularly if you’re new to design—but for Janina, taking the plunge was totally worth it. Watch the ...
Sarah Timmins, Designation
Cyber Security Course Online
This Evolve Security Academy student shares why she decided to pursue cybersecurity.
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
NYCDSA graduate Kathryn Bryant explains how the rigorous program helped her learn data science.
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
Needed: CS Skills in Non-Tech Jobs
Coding Dojo shows research that coders are needed in non-tech spaces.
We live in the era where data management of almost everything is done digitally in fields such as; communication, healthcare, banking, travel and transportation, business transactions and a lot more. Making life and work less laborious and less time-consuming with the help of computers, ...
Rajan Selvan, Coding Dojo
Designation: The UI or UX Path
Designation Labs' designer track helps students focus on UI or UX studies. Learn the difference:
Designation Labs is an immersive digital design program located in Chicago. Over the course of 12 weeks learning remotely and 12 weeks learning in-person, designers absorb the full stack of design skills—UX, IxD, and UI; research, practice, and presentation—then put those skills to work for ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
4 Bootcamp Myths Debunked with Fullstack Academy
Fullstack Academy addresses common bootcamp misconceptions in this new piece:
Coding bootcamps aren’t new anymore, but they’re certainly not as established as traditional educational institutions like four-year colleges and universities, which means there are a lot of misconceptions out there. To compound the confusion, the bootcamp industry has matured considerably over ...
Emily Rose Prats, Fullstack Academy
Cyber Security Training: Protect Our Internet
Cyber security training is out there. All you have to do is find your right match:
What is Cyber Security?Cyber security is defined by Merriam Webster as “measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack.” In recent times, cyber security has become a buzzword among technology professionals, with more training ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Fit Data Science Into Your Day
How to learn data science on your own schedule:
It’s no secret that careers in data science are increasingly popular. Considered one of the most lucrative jobs in 2018, more and more individuals are pursuing this career track. But, how do you fit learning data science into your day? Use this guide to explore the field, the job opportunities ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Deferred Tuition and ISAs: A SwitchUp Guide
Avoid upfront school costs with these bootcamp programs.
There is a modern approach to education funding, where students are able to secure their education and employment before paying tuition. This new system is better known as deferred tuition. Another similar system, known as an ISA or Income Share Agreement, allow students to pay a set percentage ...
Erica Freedman, SwitchUp
Understanding Animal Adoption Through Data Science
Thinkful student uses Data Science to explore the psychology of animal adoption:
6.5 million. That’s how many animals end up in shelters each year. Out of that number, only about half are adopted including Sunshine, a domestic shorthair cat who found a loving home in Washington DC with Thinkful student Joanne Lin. Every few weeks, Joanne who is currently enrolled in Thinkful ...
Adam Levenson, Thinkful
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 & code bootcamp? Evaluate the pros & cons of these paths.
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
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...
SwitchUp Team
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