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Preparing for a Coding Bootcamp: Q&A with Thinkful and Makersquare
1/28/2015
Thinking about applying to MakerSquare or another immersive coding bootcamp? Thanks to a new partnership between online learning platform Thinkful and JavaScript bootcamp MakerSquare, you can get a headstart! We talk with MakerSquare founder Harsh Patel and Thinkful founder Dan Friedman to learn about their new Bootcamp Prep Course and how you can get $50 off your next Thinkful class!
Continue ReadingShould you learn .NET at a Coding Bootcamp?
3/19/2019
Andrew Jensen of Coder Foundry answers one of their most frequently asked questions: Why Should I Learn .NET?
Continue ReadingFounder Spotlight: Michael Choi, Coding Dojo
1/23/2015
While working in the startup world, Michael Choi was tasked with finding skilled web engineers. His difficulty finding qualified developers inspired him to start training smart people himself, and thus Coding Dojo was born. Michael talks to us about the importance of iteration for the Coding Dojo curriculum, expanding beyond Northern California by adding Seattle and Los Angeles coding bootcamps, and the diverse community of students that attend and excel at Coding Dojo.
Continue Reading10 Coding Bootcamp Interview Questions to Ask!
8/15/2019
Congratulations- you submitted your code school application and got an interview! You're undoubtedly prepping for the coding challenge and convincing the interviewer that you should be in their next cohort. But the bootcamp shouldn't be the only one asking the questions. A coding bootcamp interview is the perfect opportunity to clear up any questions you have about a school's acceptance standards, teaching style, job placement, and more. Coding bootcamps are a serious commitment – use this guide to acing your interview questions before making your decision.
Continue ReadingStudent Spotlight: Miriam Moser, Turing
1/21/2015
Miriam Moser was an English major in college, but when she began coding HTML emails for a job in online fundraising, she realized how much she enjoyed coding. After trying out several online learning platforms and moving to Colorado, Miriam enrolled at 7-month software development school Turing. Now about one month into the course, Miriam tells us about learning under Jeff Casimir, what she looks forward to in upcoming learning modules, and support for women at Turing (hint: there’s no “mansplaining”!)
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Julia Himmel, Career Foundry
1/21/2015
Julia Himmel was working in the wine industry in New York City before she switched to graphic design and then eventually web design. After attending Dev Bootcamp, she looked for a front-end position in Berlin and was drawn to the opportunity to enhance education at CareerFoundry. Julia talked to us about the front-end curriculum at CareerFoundry, her recent opportunities as a mentor, and the unique aspects of online, mentored learning.
Continue ReadingAlumni Spotlight: Chung, Coding Dojo
1/21/2015
Chung Kim tried web development 15 years ago and had a real aptitude for it, but he didn’t put those skills to the test until he recently decided to move to the Bay Area to join Coding Dojo and attend their 12-week coding bootcamp. He was referred to Coding Dojo by a friend that had recently completed their bootcamp. Having recently completed the course himself, Chung tells us about choosing programing languages to focus on, ways to avoid burnout, and working at his new company Roost.
Continue ReadingThinkful Raises $4.25M with New Focus on Student Outcomes
1/15/2015
Several online, mentored coding bootcamps have gained recent popularity for their flexibility and support. In programs like Thinkful, Bloc and Tealeaf, students are matched with an experienced mentor to keep them engaged and learning throughout the course. While this model allows for excellent scalability, online bootcamps typically aren’t able to guarantee jobs or salaries as we see with in-person, immersive bootcamps. However, with online bootcamp Thinkful’s recent fundraising announcement, we may see this shift.
Continue ReadingFounder Spotlight: Erik & Jack, Tech Academy Portland
1/14/2015
Erik and Jack are the minds behind Tech Academy Portland (formerly Prosper IT Academy), a software development bootcamp that has grown and evolved over the past year. We talk to them about the importance of professional preparation in finding jobs for their graduates, their impressive placement rate (100%!), and the need for diversity and flexibility in the growing bootcamp market.
Continue ReadingFounder Spotlight: Coder Academy
1/14/2015
[As of September 26th 2017, Dan Siepen is no longer with Coder Academy.] Originally offering part-time courses and weekend workshops in web development, Coder Academy (formerly Coder Factory) is now expanding to teach a six-month, full-time program in Sydney, Australia this April. We caught up with co-founder Dan Siepen to learn about the expansion. In our interview with Dan, we talk about his opinions on coding schools as an alternative to undergraduate degrees, Coder Factory's relationship with hiring partners like Lonely Planet and DropBox, and their goals for the new six-month Ruby on Rails course.
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