Applying to Bootcamps

Tech hiring has shifted dramatically over the last two years. AI skills are rising in value, entry-level roles are more competitive, and job seekers are expected to demonstrate both technical ability and adaptability in an uncertain market. But 2026 isn’t a bleak year for career changers – it’s a year of recalibration and new openings, especially in fast-growing fields like AI, machine learn...

Artificial intelligence may feel overwhelming in 2026, but inside real companies, the tools that drive business value are far simpler than the hype suggests. To help beginners understand what actually matters, we spoke with Artem Yankov – a former engineer at Zillow, Rover, PNNL, and Google, and now a mentor for Springboard’s

AI automation is transforming how businesses operate, creating new roles like AI Automation Specialist, Automation Designer, and Agentic Developer. Careerist’s 8-week AI Automation Bootcamp prepares students for these emerging careers by combining hands-on technical training with real-world business context. Instructor Vadim Vozmitsel, who has nearly a decade of product-building experience, ...

Vibe coding is changing how developers write code, but where’s the line between learning and letting AI do the work? At WBS CODING SCHOOL, instructors like Garrett Lander are helping students navigate that question. Garrett explains how WBS CODING SCHOO...

As the job market evolves, Springboard’s approach highlights both the promise and the fine print behind money-back guarantees in the bootcamp space. Its updated Money Back Guarantee reflects how bootcamps are continuing to balance accountability with student outcomes, outlining clear eligibility criteria, timelines, and career-readiness milestones that students must meet to qualify for a refu...

TrueCoders is making a significant shift, expanding from their traditional nine-week intensive bootcamp to a flexible 45-week hybrid model explicitly designed for working professionals. Cruz Sanchez, the Vice President and Director of Enrollment at TrueCoders (and a TrueCoders graduate himself), explores how ...

After a decade in financial services, Spencer Polans found himself at a crossroads. His mortgage lending career was stable, but it wasn't fulfilling, and he knew he wanted to be at the forefront of the AI and technology revolution, reshaping industries. Spencer decided to take the leap, enrolling full-time in 

Ippolito Ricca is a WBS CODING SCHOOL graduate who enhanced his career in music and entertainment by adding AI expertise to his toolkit. Since completing WBS CODING SCHOOL's AI for Business Bootcamp in 2025, Ippolito has leveraged his new skills to consult music tech soft...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way data professionals work – and bootcamps like General Assembly have to move quickly to keep pace. Longtime General Assembly instructor Candace Pereira-Roberts, who is also a Director of Data Strategy and founder of ThoughTrails when she’s not in the classroom, has been on the frontlines of that shift. She help...

Welcome back to our Course Report Q&A series – where we talk to bootcamp instructors, alumni, and career coaches to understand what you can expect from top tech bootcamps. Today, I’m joined by Elise Deitrick, who is on the TripleTen curriculum team, to discuss their ...

Course Report · How Yellow Tail Tech Delivers Dedicated Career Support If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve lik...

Coursera and Udemy are well-known online learning platforms, both of which offer a wide variety of learning opportunities in a myriad of fields, including technology. Whereas Udemy is a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) provider, Coursera partners with universities and various organizations to offer degrees as well as online courses. Both Udemy and <...

Cyber security is one of the most in-demand and resilient career paths, offering a wide range of opportunities across industries. TripleTen’s Cyber Security Bootcamp is designed to equip students with the practical skills needed to enter the field, regardless of their prior t...

Hack Reactor is committed to making software engineering education more accessible by removing financial barriers for aspiring developers. To support this mission, the school introduced the Merit Scholarship, a $2,500 awar...

AI is rapidly transforming the software engineering field, and Springboard is helping students stay ahead with its new AI for Software Engineers unit. We spoke with Muhammad Akkad, a Springboard mentor and softwar...

As artificial intelligence becomes essential across industries, professionals must develop AI fluency to stay competitive. To help meet this demand, the University of South Florida CTPE, in partnership with Springboard, is offering a

For those with stellar communication skills and a willingness to learn, technical sales can be an excellent career path with unlimited room for growth. But how can you get your foot in the door at a tech company with no sales experience? A reputable tech sales bootcamp can be the ticket to helping beginners (and even those with som...

LearningFuze understands that having technical skills listed on your LinkedIn profile isn’t enough these days. With their new post-program, recent bootcamp graduates can practice their interviewing and networking skills while receiving direct support from expert ...

Starting a software engineering career with Hack Reactor’s Beginner Bootcamp requires no coding or pre-course to get started! Nicole Amonette (Software Engineering Program Lead) and Daniel Billotte (Director of Curriculum &...

Professional mentorship is the backbone of student success at Lighthouse Labs. Senior Manager of Student Success, Chetna Robinson, shares how the expert mentorship program at Lighthouse Labs is expanding with a bespoke chatbot, Larry AI, and live onl...