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November 2025 Bootcamp News Roundup
Written By Mike McGee
Edited By Liz Eggleston
Last updated December 8, 2025
Written By Mike McGee
Edited By Liz Eggleston
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Course Report strives to create the most trust-worthy content about coding bootcamps. Read more about Course Report’s Editorial Policy and How We Make Money.
The future of computer science education is shifting quickly, with AI prompting new questions about the value of CS degrees while simultaneously driving demand for AI-native skills and credentials. This November, we’re covering everything from rising pay premiums for AI certifications to the launch of new AI-first bootcamps around the world. Plus, K–12 coding programs continue to expand, and we’ve added a new coding bootcamp to the Course Report directory.
Curious about what happened in bootcamps in October? Check out last month's roundup to review October’s biggest coding bootcamp + certificate course news!
Is Coding Dead? This Professor Doesn’t Think So. KUOW featured University of Washington professor Dan Grossman, vice director of the Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, discussing whether reports of AI driving a “white collar bloodbath” are greatly exaggerated. Grossman says, “We’re producing more graduates than ever, and they’re taking more software engineering jobs than ever.”
OpenTools.ai analyzed whether a CS degree remains valuable in 2025, concluding that the degree maintains value in specialized fields, but graduates need adaptability and continuous learning to succeed in an evolving job market.
Network World reports that while most IT skills are seeing declining pay premiums, AI certifications are bucking the trend with nearly 12% pay growth over the past year. Non-certified AI skills still command higher bonuses overall, but they’re far more volatile – reflecting employers’ shift toward task-based hiring and rapid skill evolution. For learners choosing between bootcamps or credential paths, the data reinforces a clear takeaway: formal AI certifications are becoming an increasingly valuable and stable signal in a fast-changing job market.
CBS Austin reports that Gauntlet AI, a new “AI-first” bootcamp, is positioning itself as an elite, 10-week talent forge – accepting just 2% of applicants and guaranteeing six-figure job offers to graduates. The no-tuition, 1,000-hour program is led by Austen Allred. Given Allred’s previous experience at Lambda School/BloomTech, the industry will be watching closely to see how Gauntlet’s ambitious model performs in practice.
The Haitian Times reports that graduates of Akademi, a six-month tech bootcamp in Port-au-Prince, built AI tools to address real national challenges—from breast cancer detection to predicting food insecurity. Despite limited resources, 71 students completed intensive training in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The showcase highlights how skills-first programs can rapidly develop local tech talent equipped to solve community needs.
EIN Presswire reports that General Assembly Singapore has overhauled its software engineering, data analytics, and UX design bootcamps to be fully AI-native, embedding AI into every foundational skill rather than treating it as an add-on. The refreshed programs align with Singapore’s National AI Strategy and aim to prepare mid-career changers to think and work alongside AI as a default part of modern tech workflows. With subsidies available and a Q1 2026 launch, GA is positioning its bootcamps as a fast, accessible on-ramp for adults who need job-ready, AI-first skills in an increasingly automated economy.
NBC Boston collaborated with Boston University Journalism students to investigate how generative AI is changing higher education, from student applications to institutional responses and concerns about critical thinking skills.
Rivier University in New Hampshire now offers a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, reflecting the growing trend of AI-specific degree programs at traditional universities.
EdTech Innovation Hub reports OpenAI’s Shaig Abduragimov, Solutions Lead for Government and Education, will guest lecture on AI Engineering and Low-Code Data Science at Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education.
Investigative Journalist/SEO expert Lars Lofgren published a deep-dive into the wild, ongoing saga surrounding the r/codingbootcamp subreddit – The Story of Codesmith: How a Competitor Crippled a $23.5M Bootcamp By Becoming a Reddit Moderator
DataHorizzon Research reports the coding courses for kids market is valued at $2.1 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $8.5 billion by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 15.2% as coding transitions from a niche skill to an essential competency.
CTV News Ottawa reports children at Code Ninjas locations across Canada are learning to[ AI-generated fake images while developing robotics and coding skills. 13-year-old student Aaraz Islam demonstrated exercises for detecting AI-generated content, offering tips such as listening for consistently positive attitudes in AI voice calls and identifying coincidental elements in AI-generated images.
Silicon Canals reports 10 European countries are participating in AI-ENTR4YOUTH, the most significant coordinated effort to bring AI entrepreneurship into secondary schools, with a target of 30,000 students by 2026.
Pittsburgh Today Live featured the STEM Coding Lab, a local program teaching children robotics, computer coding, and artificial intelligence through hands-on demonstrations.
EdTech Innovation Hub reports that imagi, Lovable, and OpenAI have partnered to launch classroom-ready AI coding lessons, with OpenAI providing $1 million in credits for free school access during Computer Science Education Week. imagi CEO Dora Palfi set an ambitious goal to bring vibe coding to 100 million students globally, noting the partnership aims to make AI-powered coding accessible and age-appropriate for classrooms worldwide.
Welcome to these new schools! If you are a graduate of one of these schools, remember to leave a review of your experience on Course Report.
Mike talked with WBS CODING SCHOOL instructor Garrett Lander about how he is helping students navigate the line between learning and letting AI handle the programmatic heavy lifting. Check out our interview to learn about how “vibe coding” is being integrated into WBS CODING SCHOOL’s web development curriculum.
Mike McGee, Content Manager
Mike McGee is a tech entrepreneur and education storyteller with 14+ years of experience creating compelling narratives that drive real outcomes for career changers. As the co-founder of The Starter League, Mike helped pioneer the modern coding bootcamp industry by launching the first in-person beginner-focused program, helping over 2,000+ people learn how to get tech jobs, build apps, and start companies.
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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