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Lauren StewartUpdated on September 15, 2017After spending years in academic research, Justin Knight wanted the skillset to share interesting insights from data. He dabbled in experimental data-driven artwork, then officially transitioned into the data science industry by attending Springboard’s online data science bootcamp. After honing data science skills like SQL, Spark,...Continue Reading →- Imogen CrispeUpdated on September 10, 2019Can anyone learn data science? What do you need to know before you go to data science bootcamp? Do you need a quantitative degree? We asked Metis’s Chief Data Scientist, Deborah Berebichez, how to know if you’re ready for a data science bootcamp, and how to set yourself up ...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on September 13, 2017Jose was a manager in the biomedical engineering space before attending Thinkful’s Flexible Web Development online course. When he started learning to code, he set a goal to break into tech before his 23rd birthday; and he accomplished that goal...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on October 21, 2020Calling all career switchers who would rather skip the expense of a commute: Kevin Khoury, the co-founder of DecodeMTL, explains why they’ve brought their JavaScript bootcamp online for remote learners. Learn what a typical day looks lik...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on September 8, 2017Although Prushni Jani had been working in Android development since 2012, she wanted to gain more confidence in her skills. While living in Maharashtra, India, she chose AcadGild’s online Android course to dig deeper into her mobile development skills and build projects with the guidance of a mentor. Now, Prushni runs Connect2Android...Continue Reading →
- Sara Inés CalderónUpdated on April 13, 2021Should you learn React? Sabio coding bootcamp graduate Sara Inés Calderón uses React every day in her engineering r...Continue Reading →
- Will ShandlingUpdated on April 30, 2019As the co-founder of Designation (now Flatiron School), I have talked to a lot of aspirational designers. At last count, in the 3+ years we’ve been around, I have personally interviewed about 2000 candidates for the program. And in that time, I’ve identi...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on January 8, 2021Everyone seems to be talking about Machine Learning. But what is Machine Learning, and do you really need a PhD in Math to master it? LA coding bootcamp Codesmith has recently added a machine learning unit to their core program, and will soon launch an entire Machine Learning Bootcamp. We askedContinue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on September 5, 2017Graeme Davis is the CEO of Brüha, an online ticket provider in Ontario. But when he began working in startups, he found his lack of tech skills impeded. So Graeme started learning web development and iOS atContinue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on December 8, 2017Why do journalists and industry leaders think that two coding bootcamps are closing? And despite these “shutdowns,” why do companies like IBM still want to hire coding bootcamp graduates? We’re covering all of the industry news from August. Plus, a $3 billion GI Bill that covers coding bootcamps for veterans, why Google and Amazon are partnering with bootcamps, and diversity initiatives. Lis...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on December 4, 2024Although he had a solid career in technical support, Tim Martinak wanted to take his love for technology to the next level. He started learning Rails in Bloc’s Software Developer Track while balancing his full-time job at Braintree in Chicago, and when a Software Engineering Apprenticeship ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 24, 2017Aspiring game developer and artist Juliet Hitchner wasn’t fulfilled in advertising, so she enrolled at New York Code and Design Academy to hone her coding skills. She had been relying on Google and YouTube to ...Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on August 29, 2017What exactly can students build after a coding bootcamp? We attended a recent Fullstack Academy and The Grace Hopper Program Demo Day to find out. A total of 19 teams presented the tech behind their awesome Capstone Projects, such as an AI kitchen assist...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on August 21, 2017Since 5th grade, Matthew Arvidson wanted to be a developer, but didn’t think it was a viable career because he didn’t know anyone working in the tech industry. After teaching himself some code online, Matthew took a friend’s advice and chose to attendContinue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on July 13, 2021Are you learning to code but worried you’ll never truly be a professional coder? You may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome, and don’t worry – it’s pretty common. As the Dean of Students at all-women’s coding bootcamp, The Grace Hopper Program, Meg Duffy has heard first hand about the anxieties that come with learning to ...Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on August 17, 2017With clients like Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and AT&T, the five (5!) Sabio grads who landed jobs at PDG Consulting are working on some seriously exciting projects. We sat down with HR Lead Domenick Calise to find out how he wo...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on August 16, 2017Tech Elevator has a track record of quality outcomes in Columbus and Cleveland, so we’re excited to see them expand to a new city – Cincinnati! We sat down with CEO and co-founder, Anthony Hughes, to learn more about the...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on October 21, 2020With new funding from Y Combinator, Lambda School has changed up their curriculum and their tuition model, and co-founder Austen Allred gives us the scoop on their new 6-month online coding bootcamp. Using JavaScript and C++ as teaching tools,Continue Reading →
- Imogen CrispeUpdated on May 17, 2024Atlanta is home to tech startups like MailChimp and Cardlytics, in addition to powerhouses like Home Depot, and Delta Airlines. Alternative education providers like General Assembly are fueling the hiring needs of these Atlanta companies, and we’re diving into GA’s Data Science Immersive with instructor Justin Pounders. Just...Continue Reading →
- Lauren StewartUpdated on August 9, 2017Thanks to bootcamp graduates who entered our sweepstakes competition to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card by leaving a Verified Review of their bootcamp experience on Course Report! This time, our lucky winner was Luis, who graduated from Ironhack in Madrid this April. We caught up with him to ...Continue Reading →
