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The tech landscape is rapidly prioritizing AI skills, driving high demand for specialized roles like AI Platform Engineers, AI Product Managers, and Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs). This shift requires engineers who can deploy, manage, and scale complex AI systems. To explore these three emerging AI careers, their required skills, and how engineers can transition into them, we interviewed M...

As the definition of “AI engineer” continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: in 2026, employers aren’t just hiring for AI knowledge – they’re hiring for strong engineers who can apply AI thoughtfully inside real products. From integrating AI into web applications to making smart trade-offs around cost, reliability, and user experience, the role is far more product- and systems-focused...

Some of the most valuable lessons in software engineering don’t come from tutorials or textbooks – they come from watching where people get stuck, how they recover, and what ultimately helps them level up. For nearly a decade, Cernan Bernardo has been in the middle of that process. A former 

Breaking into tech doesn’t hinge on a single moment of inspiration or a perfectly timed career move. More often, it’s the result of sustained effort and building a real portfolio, then networking with intention. Two

Breaking into tech looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. Hiring expectations have risen, portfolios carry more weight, and AI has reshaped how many teams work day-to-day. Miriam and

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...

If you’ve ever typed a question into an AI tool and wondered why the answer felt generic or off-base, you’re not alone. The difference between a mediocre response and a great one often comes down to how you prompt, and Kat Kemner, an AI instructor at General Assembly, teaches a simple structure called the PARR framework – Persona, Action, Rules, Refine ...

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

From attending meetings on your behalf to developing critical soft skills, AI tools are reshaping workplace efficiency in unexpected ways. But how can you move beyond basic automation to truly leverage AI as a thinking partner? Kat Kemner, AI Instructor at General Assembly, shares her insights on leveraging AI to address real-world workplace challenges, develop leadership skills, and prepare ...

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...

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 ...

Alejandro Sanchez is the co-founder of 4Geeks Academy, who has been revolutionizing coding education since he was a teenager, building interactive websites at 13. From co-founding startups by 16 to scaling 4Geeks Academy into a global coding school with over 2,500 graduates across the US, Latin America, and Europe, Alejandro is now pioneering the next evolution in coding education by embeddin...

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 ...

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Jenna Hunte brings over a decade of engineering and tech education experience to her role as a mentor in Flatiron School’s Data Science program. After starting her career in software engineering and moving into AI consulting and engineering leadership, she now plays a key role in helping bootcamp students navigate a ...

You’ve made the leap into tech – maybe you’ve just graduated from a coding bootcamp, or you’re mid-career and wondering what comes next. But once you land that first job, what’s the path to real growth? And how do you move from being the “new person” to someone who leads projects, mentors others, and shapes the future of your team? At a recent panel hosted during an online alumni conference h...

In 2025, the tech job interview process is shifting under our feet. The rise of generative AI tools has raised new questions about remote assessments, candidate authenticity, and the skills companies are really testing for. So what do today’s technical interviews actually look like? And how are career changers supposed to prepare? To find out, Course Report hosted a live Q&A webinar with...

After graduating from the Yellow Tail Tech Lnx for Jobs program and launching a successful career as a Senior System Administrator at the NIH, Georges Rousseau returned to the classroom to help others do the same. We caught up with Geo...