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  How Flatiron School + Bletchley Institute Are Building a Global Tech Community

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 17, 2024

  By partnering with Bletchley Institute, Flatiron School is helping its students and alumni access and interact with a global community of technologists and creatives. Flatiron School CEO, Peter Barth, shares how th...

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  Why AI Needs Great Software Engineers

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 18, 2024

  Modern software engineers need to be familiar with generative AI and predictive analysis. Whether you already have a data science background and want to become a machine learning (ML) engineer, or are just starting in tech and want to dive into an exciting, cutting-edge career path, learning from a coding bootcamp will ensure you’re prepared for the workforce in 2024. Will Sentance, CEO of...

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  What is WebXR?

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 9, 2024

  WebXR is a pivotal technology that revolutionizes how we experience the web. WebXR blends virtual and augmented realities, bringing immersive experiences directly to our browsers. From transforming how we shop online to redefining educational and training environments, WebXR is setting the stage for the future of digital interaction. Find out how developers (inc...

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  How AI is Used in Digital Marketing

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on October 22, 2024

  Digital marketing is the way brands digitally connect to their target market. Over the years, digital marketing has evolved to include email, website copy, online ads, and social media campaigns, and with the addition of AI, digital marketing is poised to reach new heights! From content generation to workflow automation, learn...

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  June 2024 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on July 1, 2024

  Happy Summer! This month at Course Report, we released our Best Cybersecurity Bootcamps list for 2024 — check it out if you are looking to launch an in-demand career this year! This June, five coding bootcamps announced cohorts that will be fully or partially funded through grants (read: FREE to you)! A Southern coding boot...

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  From Criminal Justice Degree to Cybersecurity after Lighthouse Labs

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on June 26, 2024

  Ivan Connors had a background in criminal justice when he enrolled in the Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs to direct his career into digital security. Now a Digital Evidence Technician for the Calgary Police Service, Ivan explains what a typical day looked like in the bootcamp, the cybersecurity certifications Lighthouse Labs prepares students for, and what it took to land his first cyb...

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  Landing Your First Tech Role with App Academy and HTD Talent

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on June 18, 2024

  Landing your first tech role can be a difficult process without previous technical experience. To ease the transition and prepare recent graduates for the workforce, App Academy has partnered with HTD Talent to offer eli...

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  Are Employers Hiring Bootcamp Grads in 2024?

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on June 7, 2024

  Welcome to Ask a Career Coach, an advice column where bootcamp career coaches answer a question from a Course Report reader. Today, Sharahn McClung from TripleTen is answering a question about whether employers are still hiring bootcamp graduates in 2024. TripleTen surveyed over 1,000 decision makers across the United States. They come from companies...

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  May 2024 Coding Bootcamp News

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 31, 2024

  This May, training programs and nonprofits helping women, people of color, low-wage workers, and nonbinary folks make career changes into tech received extra support from investors, philanthropists, and regional government organizations. Numerous grants are now available to Canadians looking to gain technical skills, and a cybersecurity bootcamp announced it is now offering college credit. At Co...

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  What is a Hackathon?

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 30, 2024

  Hackathons are exhilarating (albeit sometimes stressful!) events where technologists come together to innovate and build projects within a limited timeframe. We’re delving into four reasons to participate in hackathon events, and insights on what you can expect once you’re signed up. Find out where to find your next in-person or online hackathon, plus learn from the hackathon experiences of ten...

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