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  What is a Bildungsgutschein?

  

  Jennifer Inglis

  Updated on April 16, 2025

  Did you know you might be able to attend a coding bootcamp in Germany—for free? If you're unemployed or looking to switch careers, the Bildungsgutschein could cover the cost of your training, including tech bootcamps! Our guide breaks down everything you need to know: what a Bildungsgutschein is, who qualifies, and how to apply. We’ve also rounded up Bildungsgutschein-approved bootcamps so you c...

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  How Alok Elevated His Tech Career with Interview Kickstart

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 11, 2025

  With over a decade of tech experience, Alok Roy knew he had the technical skills to succeed — but when it came to interviews, something was missing. He turned to Interview Kickstart, a structured program that helped him refine his technical knowledge, build...

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  How Will Career Services Change Now That Lighthouse Labs is Owned by Uvaro?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on April 10, 2025

  Three months after the announcement that Uvaro acquired Lighthouse Labs in January 2025, many prospective students are wondering what this merger means for them. How will the integration of these two, well-known Canadian tech training providers impact course offerings, care...

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  How a Microsoft Software Engineer Evolved His Career with Codesmith

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 3, 2025

  It's no surprise that understanding AI is becoming a key component of the software engineering career. But how and where can software engineers learn the right AI tools and skills that will advance their careers? We caught up with Will Kencel, a Software Engineer (SDE II) at Microsoft, to learn...

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  What You’ll Learn in TripleTen’s Cyber Security Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 2, 2025

  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 tech...

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  The Top 7 Project Management Certifications in 2026

  

  Jennifer Inglis

  Updated on October 31, 2025

  If you’re a project manager (or looking to become one!) and you want to take the next step in your career, you might be considering a Project Management Certification to open those doors. We’ve chosen seven in-demand project management certifications that will show potential employers that you mean business. Get the must-know details on each cert, including how difficult each exam is and the bes...

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  The 4 Best Machine Learning Certifications for Your Career

  

  Jennifer Inglis

  Updated on April 21, 2025

  Machine learning is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s shaping industries, driving innovation, and transforming careers. From fraud detection in finance to self-driving cars in transportation, machine learning (ML) is at the core of cutting-edge technology. As demand for ML expertise skyrockets, a machine learning certification may be the next step to standing out in the job market. We’v...

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  Live Q&A: Hacking Your Cybersecurity Career

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on May 2, 2025

  Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growth fields in tech, and with over a hundred cybersecurity bootcamps and programs listed on Course Report, choosing the right one can feel a little bit overwhelming. Four recent cybersecurity bootcamp graduates joined us in a Live Q&A to discuss their bootcamp experience and how they made the career pivot into cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is not a one-si...

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  March 2025 News Roundup

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on April 1, 2025

  With the dismantling of the Department of Education this March, some wonder if this could drive alternative education pathways like coding bootcamps and apprenticeship programs further mainstream. We read reports on the positive outcomes from skills-based hiring and hiring for potential. Find out about new, fully-funded tech training programs in Maine and Hawaii. Plus, learn about the 7 new codi...

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  Scholarships We Love: The Merit Scholarship at Hack Reactor

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on March 31, 2025

  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 award t...

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