Guide
New Year, New Career? Learning to Code in 2026!
Written By Jess Feldman
Edited By Liz Eggleston
Last updated January 7, 2026
Written By Jess Feldman
Edited By Liz Eggleston
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Is your 2026 New Year’s resolution to make a career change into tech? You already know that a coding bootcamp can help you get there – 79% of bootcamp grads get jobs in tech, and the average alum sees a 56% salary lift. The best way to stay on track is to break down your goal into smaller milestones – get started with our 5-step checklist and enroll at one of the full-time, part-time, in-person, or online programs we’ve compiled that have upcoming start dates in early 2026.
➡️ Keep in mind that some bootcamp programs require pre-work that can take 1–5 weeks to complete. Reach out to the admissions teams at the schools you’re interested in to learn more about prerequisites and figure out the best start date for your goals.
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✅ Give coding a try! While many bootcamps accept total beginners, you'll get a leg up by understanding coding basics like HTML, CSS, Java or Python. We recommend learning how to code with a free coding course first. Many bootcamps like Codesmith, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and The Tech Academy offer free coding workshops where you can learn how to code alongside other tech beginners. Free workshops are also a great way to get to know the instructional staff at a bootcamp to determine if it’s the right fit for you. |
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✅ Figure out which coding bootcamp is the right fit for you. Do your research, attend info sessions at the coding bootcamps that you’re interested in, and connect with bootcamp alumni to hear about their experience and get insights on different programs. You can use our guide to getting into a bootcamp to map out the steps in 2026. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’re happy to help you locate some great programs with our quick, 5-question Get Matched tool! |
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✅ Enroll at a coding bootcamp. Look into scholarships, workforce development grants, and financing options like Income Share Agreements and Deferred Tuition that may make your bootcamp tuition more affordable. |
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✅ During the bootcamp, get active in the larger tech community to build your network and continue growing. Document your career change journey with weekly or monthly blog posts. Here are a few simple resolutions to keep leveling up: Give a technical talk. Read technical books. Contribute to open source projects. Find a mentor. |
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✅ Start your tech job hunt. Many coding bootcamps include career support and career coaches. While you’re on the job hunt, stay sharp by continuing to work on projects and learning new skills and languages, such as React JS and AI tools. |
Good luck! By New Year’s Eve 2026, you could be working in a truly fulfilling, challenging new role in software, machine learning, data science, AI, UX design – the possibilities are endless.
4Geeks Academy offers part-time and full-time software engineering, AI/machine learning, cybersecurity, and blockchain/Web3 bootcamps online and at campuses in Florida, Canada, and across Europe and Latin America. Cohorts are kept small to ensure a 1:5 student-teacher ratio. Students will receive lifetime career support. Apply now!
Part-Time Software Developer Program (20 weeks)
Data Science Program (16 weeks)
Part-Time Cybersecurity Program (16 weeks)
Careerist offers online courses in Software QA Engineering, QA Automation, QA Bundle (which includes manual QA and QA test automation), Tech Sales, Data Analytics, and UX/UI Design. Careerist's training programs include live classes, an internship, career coaching, and mentorship. The live lessons are recorded so students can review them whenever it works for their schedule. Apply now!
QA Bundle: From Zero to QA Automation (10 months)
Part-Time QA Engineering Program (16 weeks)
Part-Time AI Automation Specialist Program (16 weeks)
QA Automation (21 weeks)
Codesmith offers full-time and part-time, full stack software engineering bootcamps in New York City and online. The bootcamps program teaches full stack JavaScript and computer science to prepare students for mid- and senior-level software engineering roles. The curriculum immerses students in modern web technologies, such as React and Node.js, and encourages them to tackle unique and unfamiliar problems to prepare them for the ever-changing tech landscape. Codesmith also offers a 2-day JavaScript for Beginners intro course and a 2-week CS Prep course. Apply now!
Software Engineering Immersive - Full-Time
Software Engineering Immersive - Part-Time
AI & ML Technical Leadership - Part-Time
With campuses across the U.S. and online, DigitalCrafts offers full-time, part-time, and Flex programs in web development and cybersecurity. DigitalCrafts keeps class sizes small to foster a more effective learning environment. Early enrollment financial incentives are sometimes available, so apply now for an upcoming bootcamp!
Software Development Immersive (Flex)
Cybersecurity (Flex)
AI & Machine Learning
With campuses in NYC, Denver, and online, Flatiron School offers full-time and part-time tech bootcamps in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and UI/UX product design. With over 20,000 alumni in their network, Flatiron School is geared towards career changers and incorporates 1:1 career coaching. Apply now for an upcoming winter cohort!
Full-Time AI & Machine Learning
Part-Time AI & Machine Learning
Full-Time Software Engineering
Part-Time Software Engineering
Full-Time Data Science
Part-Time Data Science
Full-Time Cybersecurity
Part-Time Cybersecurity
Part-Time Game Design
Part-Time Game Programming
Fullstack Academy offers online full-time and part-time bootcamps in software engineering, cybersecurity, AI & machine learning, cloud computing, data analytics, and product management. Fullstack Academy’s Prep in a Month course is best for students with some previous programming experience. Prep courses are free; participants are refunded upon completion of the course! These courses are a perfect way to get ready for Fullstack Academy’s full-time software engineering programs — Apply now!
Software Engineering Immersive - Full-Time
Software Engineering Immersive - Part-Time
AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp - Part-Time
Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp - Full-Time
Cybersecurity Analytics Bootcamp - Part-Time
AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp - Part-Time
Data Analytics Bootcamp - Part-Time
Hack Reactor by Galvanize offers immersive, online software engineering bootcamps. Students can choose between Hack Reactor's 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript and Python (which was designed for beginners) or the 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive. Students can prepare for the bootcamp with Hack Reactor's free Prep Course. Apply for an upcoming cohort now!
Beginner Full-Time Coding Bootcamp
Full-Time Coding Bootcamp
Ironhack offers full-time and part-time web development bootcamps online and in-person at campuses throughout Europe. The coding bootcamp curriculum covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Node.js. Beginners are welcome to apply — Contact the Ironhack admissions team for more information!
Full-Time Web Development Bootcamp
Part-Time Web Development Bootcamp
Full-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp
Part-Time Data Analytics Bootcamp
Full-Time UI/UX Bootcamp
Part-Time UI/UX Bootcamp
Full-Time Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Part-Time Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Full-Time Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp
Part-Time Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp
Full-Time Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
Part-Time Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
Full-Time DevOps & Cloud Bootcamp
Part-Time DevOps & Cloud Bootcamp
Le Wagon is an international bootcamp, offering full-time and part-time, in-person and remote programs with a focus on bringing tech skills to creatives and entrepreneurs. Le Wagon graduates are proficient in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, APIs, Github, and Heroku. To prepare for the bootcamp, Le Wagon requires accepted students to complete forty hours of online work. Brush up on your coding skills now and apply to an upcoming cohort!
AI Software Development Bootcamp - Full-Time
AI Software Development Bootcamp - Part-Time
Data Analytics Bootcamp - Full-Time
Data Analytics Bootcamp - Part-Time
Data Science & AI Bootcamp - Full-Time
Data Science & AI Bootcamp - Part-Time
Data Engineering Bootcamp - Full-Time
Data Engineering Bootcamp - Part-Time
NYC Data Science Academy is an accredited data science, data analytics, and artificial intelligence bootcamp based in New York City and online. Bootcamps are geared towards students with a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, or equivalent experience in quantitative science or programming. Apply now!
Data Science with Machine Learning
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Parsity offers an online, full stack software engineering bootcamp that features small cohort sizes of 10 students and 1:1 mentorship. The full stack curriculum covers HTML, CSS, Git, Github, JavaScript, APIs, React, Node.js, MongoDB, and SQL. There is also an intensive career development portion of the bootcamp to help students land a job in tech. The coding bootcamp can be completed in16 weeks (full-time) or 32 weeks (part-time). Parsity's dev30 is a 30-day, cohort-based JavaScript course that is perfect for tech beginners interested in a coding bootcamp. Apply now!
Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
Online Coding School
Portnov Computer School offers online tech courses in QA testing, including an apprenticeship. The QA Flex course takes 16 weeks to complete, and meets in the evening. The QA Express course is a daytime program that takes 16 weeks to complete and meets three times a week. Apply here to join an upcoming course!
QA Courses
Springboard offers online bootcamps in Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, UX Design, and Cybersecurity, and their career tracks offer a job guarantee! At Springboard, students will acquire the skills they need to launch a tech career while building a portfolio and working 1:1 with expert mentors. Apply now!
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Software Engineering Career Track
Software Engineering Career Track for Beginners
Cybersecurity Career Track
Data Science Career Track
Data Analytics Career Track
UI/UX Design Career Track
Tech Elevator is offering full-time (14 weeks) and part-time (30 weeks) Java and .Net coding bootcamp with campuses across the U.S. as well as online. Java bootcamp students learn serverside programming in Java, database programming in Java, Java frameworks and design patterns, and clientside web programming (JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, web services, XML, JSON.) .Net bootcamp students learn C#/.NET, serverside programming in C#/.NET, database programming in C#/.NET, C#/.NET frameworks and design patterns, and client side web programming (Javascript, JQuery, Bootstrap, web services, XML, JSON). Apply here to join the upcoming cohort!
Jess Feldman, Content Manager at Course Report
Jess Feldman is an accomplished writer and the Content Manager at Course Report, the leading platform for career changers who are exploring coding bootcamps. With a background in writing, teaching, and social media management, Jess plays a pivotal role in helping Course Report readers make informed decisions about their educational journey.
Liz Eggleston, CEO and Editor of Course Report
Liz Eggleston is co-founder of Course Report, the most complete resource for students choosing a coding bootcamp. Liz has dedicated her career to empowering passionate career changers to break into tech, providing valuable insights and guidance in the rapidly evolving field of tech education. At Course Report, Liz has built a trusted platform that helps thousands of students navigate the complex landscape of coding bootcamps.
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