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Jess FeldmanUpdated on November 19, 2024Joshua Obeng left a job with no momentum to pursue an expansive career in cybersecurity. Joshua shares what he learned as a student and mentor in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp atContinue Reading →- Jess FeldmanUpdated on March 17, 2025Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth it? For those seeking to enter this growing and essential field, the answer is a resounding yes! Reputable cybersecurity bootcamps offer immersive training that can equip career changers with the skills, certifications, career support, and experience they need to land entry-level or mid-level cyber and IT roles, even in a competitive job market. Find out the ...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on February 12, 2025The (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates there are 3.4 million cybersecurity job vacancies worldwide, spurring a high demand for cybersecurity, networking, and IT professionals. Cybersecurity bootcamps are heedin...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on November 6, 2024With the continued growth of tech jobs, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) TechBridge Coding Bootcamp (in association with TalentSprint) prepares its learners for in-demand tech roles in software devel...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on November 4, 2024Xavier Chambers was a self-taught graphic designer when his employer offered the opportunity to take a short course at General Assembly. Eager to expand his knowledge, Xavier eagerly chose the UX Design Short Course, a 10-week online p...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 30, 2024There was a real stir-up in the OPM world this October, and we’ll also be diving into workforce development initiatives that are gaining steam in the U.S. As we near Election Day, we’re taking a look at what presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump envision for skills-based hiring. Plus, we’ll let you know about the latest coding bootcamp fundraises (including one $150M Series F...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 22, 2024The Cybersecurity Bootcamp at 4Geeks Academy includes strict adherence to ISO 27001 practices, lifetime career support, and aContinue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on October 17, 2024If you’re a UX/UI designer, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into your skillset is an excellent way to ensure that the experiences you design are easy-to-use, intuitive, and modern. But how can you reflect your new AI skills on your UX resume? There are actually 7 tricks to optimize your UX design resume and LinkedIn to show recruiters and hiring managers that you’re comfortab...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 15, 2024Nathan Cordeiro had a career in live entertainment before pivoting to explore his lifelong interest in security. After a careful review of cybersecurity bootcamps, Nathan landed on Lighthouse Labs, thanks to their highly reputable instructors, com...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on October 7, 2024With the steep increase in the use of AI in all facets of tech, including software development, sales, or marketing, tools like ChatGPT, Github CoPilot, and Llama 3.1 are reshaping the way developers create and program software and solve problems. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2030, the adoption of AI will add $15.7 trillion to the global economy, andContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 2, 2024Happy Fall! This September, we released the Best QA Bootcamps of 2024! The federal government made a new push for skills-based hiring and apprenticeships, and also unveiled a campaign to fill 500,000 open cybersecurity roles. We’re sharing the latest student outcomes on federally funded skills bootcamps in the UK, and two re...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 2, 2024Coding Temple is now offering an 8-week, online tech residency exclusively for Coding Temple bootcamp graduates! James Carlson andContinue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on October 1, 2024Welcome to Ask a Career Coach, an advice column where bootcamp career coaches answer a question from a Course Report reader. Today, Dr. Zeerak Haider, a career coach for TripleTen’s Data Science and Business Intelligence Analytics programs, gives us her insigh...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on September 25, 2024What does a modern engineer look like in 2024? Darren started his tech career in 2006 but took time off in 2012 to raise children. When he was ready to re-enter the tech job market, he knew he needed to elevate his skill set. He chose Codesmith to become a modern software engineer and stand out in a compet...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on January 15, 2025Enrolling in a bootcamp at Springboard is a big step, especially for those making a career change into tech. To ease the worry that comes with this investment,Continue Reading →
- Liz EgglestonUpdated on October 24, 20252024 has been a rollercoaster of a year in tech hiring! We sat down with four career experts from Springboard, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and Tech Elevator to find out which industries are hiring bootcamp graduates today and how to stand out in a competitive job market. Listen in the conversation or read the transcript as we dig into effective methods for using generative AI in your j...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on September 16, 2024When we think of someone being a “writer,” we might imagine a storyteller, weaving creative tales that entertain and enlighten. The idea of a “technical writer,” then, might leave some scratching their heads, but in reality, it’s not too far off from the idea of an inventive scribe. Technical writers are valuable assets to the tech field, as they take complicated technical concepts and ideas,...Continue Reading →
- Jennifer InglisUpdated on September 10, 2024Ever hear someone say, “Don't worry; it’s backed up to the Cloud?” That’s the work of a Cloud Engineer. Most people use Cloud services in their everyday lives, from streaming TV shows and listening to music, to backing up documents and photos to a phone, laptop, or tablet. A report byContinue Reading →
- Nat DavisUpdated on March 11, 2025Trying to decide between a career in QA testing or software engineering? Both roles are essential in tech: software engineers build products, while QA testers make sure those products function flawlessly. If you're new to tech, then QA testing – especially Manual QA – can be a great way to get your foot in the door without needing to know much programming. On the flip side, if you love creati...Continue Reading →
- Jess FeldmanUpdated on September 3, 2024As summer wraps up, we’re highlighting news about an $11M coding bootcamp fundraise, and the impact that smaller, regional coding bootcamp programs are having on their communities. We also cover the latest initiatives to diversify tech and train more people in AI skills. And here at Course Report, we released ourContinue Reading →
