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  Entry-Level Tech Jobs in 2026: What's Really Happening

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on May 21, 2026

  Entry-level tech jobs look a lot different in 2026 than they did just a few years ago – and the headlines aren't making it any easier to know what's real. To get a clearer picture of what's actually happening on the ground, we spoke with Maria Potapkina and Tony Straight from th...

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  From Logistics to AI: Sahand Azizi's WBS CODING SCHOOL Journey

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on May 6, 2026

  WBS CODING SCHOOL has been training data professionals through its comprehensive Data Science and AI program. We recently spoke with graduate Sahand Azizi, who, after a decade in foreign trade and supply chain management, leveraged t...

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  Desktop Foundations vs. Data Analyst: Which Tableau Certification Should You Choose?

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on May 5, 2026

  If you're exploring a career in analytics or business intelligence, Tableau certifications can help validate your skills and signal to employers that you can work with data visually. But many beginners quickly run into the same question: should I start with Tableau Desktop Foundations or go straight to the...

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  April 2026 Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on April 29, 2026

  April's biggest news stories shared a common thread: the scramble to figure out what training, credentials, and careers actually look like in an AI-driven economy. The Higher Learning Commission endorsed its first short-term credential providers, signaling that quality assurance in the non-degree space is finally catching up to demand. Bootcamps are retooling their curricula around hybrid AI eng...

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  Is Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations the Right Place to Start?

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on April 23, 2026

  Breaking into Salesforce can feel overwhelming – there are 40+ certifications, and not all of them are beginner-friendly. The truth is, most people don’t need to start with a role-specific cert. Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations exists for a reason: it’s the simplest, lowest-commitment way to learn t...

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  Inside Zip Code Wilmington’s AI-Enhanced Software Engineering Bootcamp

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on April 15, 2026

  Zip Code Wilmington has been training software developers and data engineers in Delaware since 2015. As a nonprofit bootcamp, they've built a reputation for accessibility, affordability, and strong employer partnerships – particularly in the financial sector. We sat down with Dan Stabb, who wears two hats as Director of Admissions and Professional De...

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  March 2026 Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on April 8, 2026

  From rapid AI adoption on college campuses to employers building their own bootcamp-style training programs, March brought news in both higher education and workforce development. At the same time, new research is raising important questions about how AI is impacting learning outcomes, skill development, and the future of credentials. Here’s what stood out this month. Curious about what happened...

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  CCMA Certification: A Practical Guide to Starting a Healthcare Career

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on April 2, 2026

  If you’re looking to enter the healthcare field without spending years in school, the CCMA certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) is one of the most common starting points. It’s designed to prepare you for hands-on, patient-facing work in clinics and medical offices – often in just a few months. But like any certification, it’s not one-size-fits-all. This guide breaks down what the...

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  Breaking Into Business Intelligence: Evan’s TripleTen Review

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on March 31, 2026

  After six years working in HR and talent acquisition, Evan Rorie hit a career ceiling and began exploring opportunities in tech. He enrolled in TripleTen’s Business Intelligence Analytics Bootcamp (now Data Analytics) in 2024, where he built foundational skills in Excel, SQL, and data visualization...

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  A Look at General Assembly’s New AI Software Engineering Pathway

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on March 24, 2026

  As AI reshapes the skills required in tech roles, General Assembly is evolving how developers learn and upskill. The new AI Software Engineering Pathway replaces the traditional one-size-fits-all bootcamp with a flexible sequence of sta...

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