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  4 Entry-Level Cyber Security Roles You Can Land After Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 25, 2023

  What kinds of tech roles can you actually land after graduating from a cyber security bootcamp? We caught up with Deborah Gillam, a Career Services Advisor for Cyber Security Graduates at Lighthouse Labs, who lists the four, entry-level cyber security roles that bootcampers can land — and these roles don’t require a certification! Learn more about how Lighthouse Labs’ Cyber Security Bootcam...

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  How Turing School’s Back-End Bootcamp Helped Caroline Land a Full-Stack Job

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on December 4, 2024

  Caroline Peri dedicated a decade to urban planning, but was ready to develop deeper technical skills in her career. She knew she wanted to build solutions with technology and sought out a coding bootcamp that would equip her with the skills necessary to start a software development career. Drawn to their carefully-crafted curriculum and commitment to their teaching style, Caroline chose the Back...

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  3 Free Data Science Bootcamps in 2025

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on February 17, 2025

  The average data science bootcamp tuition costs between $9K-$16K, but launching a new career in data science or data analysis can actually be free! If you're looking to make a career change, we've rounded up 4 FREE data science bootcamps that will get you the skill set and support you need to land your first data job. Plus, o...

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  A Tech Entrepreneur’s Perspective on Learning at Codesmith’s NYC Campus

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 10, 2023

  Simon Grigenas was looking for the in-person benefits of networking and hands-on, experiential learning from a rigorous coding bootcamp. He confidently landed at Codesmith's full-time Software Engineering Immersive program in-person at their NYC campus. Simon, who moved from Canada to NYC for the Immersive, gets real about what it was like to learn in-pers...

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  4 Years Later: Why Aveen Says BrainStation Was His Best Investment

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on November 3, 2023

  Four years ago, a simple coding project at work ignited Aveen Pattni’s desire to code full-time. After completing the Software Engineering Bootcamp full-time at BrainStation, Aveen went on to work in full stack and front end development roles at Walmart, Loblaw Digital, and now Intuit. Aveen shares what it to...

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  The 7 Data Science Bootcamps in Canada

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on September 30, 2024

  Canada is a leading tech country with data science bootcamps in its five major tech cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa. Learning data science in Canada means having many opportunities of working at large, respected companies or cutting-edge tech startups. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time program, we’ve rounded up all of the...

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  5 Data Science Bootcamps in San Francisco

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on December 4, 2024

  If you’re looking to start a tech career, San Francisco is the place to do it! As the leader in tech innovation, the Golden Gate City is home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world. It’s no surprise San Francisco also boasts some of the best in-person data science bootcamps to train the next generat...

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  4 Years Later: Was Flatiron School Worth it for Sr. AI Engineer Varun?

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 17, 2023

  Four years ago, Varun Kumar was set to become a psychiatrist when he made a career pivot into software engineering. Relying on his med school grit and determination, Varun graduated from Flatiron School and then became a Software Engineer at IBM. Now Varun is a Senior A...

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  Guide to the Data Science Bootcamps in Seattle

  

  Nat Davis

  Updated on December 1, 2025

  Seattle is home to all things tech, including data science bootcamps! With a median salary of $200K for Seattle-based data scientists, the Emerald City is an excellent place to learn data science and launch your career. For those ready to make the leap, we’ve rounded up all of the...

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  Code Jam: What TripleTen Students Build at Bootcamp

  

  Jess Feldman

  Updated on October 11, 2023

  Having a solid portfolio is a game-changer for many career switchers — It's the best way to prove to your future employer that you have the skills to do a job as a newcomer to the industry. That's why bootcamp students at TripleTen are building up their portfolios from day one of the program! In particular, Soft...

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