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  Is the AWS Certified AI Practitioner a smart bet?

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on March 5, 2026

  AI has shifted from a cutting-edge niche to a core component of business strategy, and the credentialing landscape is rapidly evolving to match that demand. One of the newest entrants in this space is the AWS Certified AI Practitioner, a foundational certification recently introduced by Amazon Web Services to val...

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  February 2026 Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on March 4, 2026

  Artificial intelligence continues to reshape education and workforce development this February. Universities are launching new AI schools, tech companies are partnering with colleges to redesign coding curricula, and governments are introducing AI-powered classrooms as early as preschool. Meanwhile, new research highlights a growing AI literacy gap among workers, even as employers double down on...

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  How AI Is Changing the Role of Software Engineers (and What Skills Matter Most Now)

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on March 2, 2026

  As AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot become embedded in the software development workflow, what does that mean for aspiring engineers? Yuriy Ivanov has a front-row seat to this shift. A full stack developer who has worked at companies like Chegg and WeWork, Yuriy now mentors students in ...

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  Why General Assembly Is Rethinking Bootcamps for 2026 and Beyond

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on February 27, 2026

  Course Report · Why General Assembly Is Rethinking Bootcamps for 2026 and Beyond On the Course Report podcast today, we’re joined by Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Business Officer and CMO at General Assembly. General Assembly is in the...

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  How Malcolm Transitioned into Software QA with Careerist

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on February 26, 2026

  After more than a decade in quality assurance, Malcolm McGhie wanted to work in software QA and pursue a path to remote work. He enrolled in Careerist’s 10-week Manual QA Bootcamp to translate his background into a career in software testing and successfu...

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  How Ryan Launched a Network Engineering Career with RapidAscent

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on February 20, 2026

  After serving as an active-duty Army Apache mechanic and managing IT systems in the military, Ryan Oaks was ready for his next mission: breaking into cybersecurity. He enrolled in RapidAscent’s New Career Entry program, earned his CompTIA Security+ certification, and within months, he transitioned directly in...

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  SDET vs QA Tester: Which Career Path is Right for You?

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on September 17, 2026

  If you’re exploring a career in software testing, quality assurance, or software engineering, you’ve probably seen two job titles come up again and again: QA Tester and SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test). At first glance, they can sound interchangeable. Both roles focus on software quality. Both work closely with developers. And in some job list...

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  January 2026 Bootcamp News Roundup

  

  Mike McGee

  Updated on February 2, 2026

  From employer-led upskilling to expanded apprenticeship funding and AI education starting earlier than ever, January kicked off 2026 with clear signals about where accelerated learning is headed. Here’s what caught our eye this month across bootcamps, workforce development, and alternative education. Plus, Course Report also...

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  3 Rising AI Jobs and the Skills You Need For Each

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on January 21, 2026

  The tech landscape is rapidly prioritizing AI skills, driving high demand for specialized roles like AI Platform Engineers, AI Product Managers, and Forward-Deployed Engineers (FDEs). This shift requires engineers who can deploy, manage, and scale complex AI systems. To explore these three emerging AI careers, their required skills, and how engineers can transition into them, we interviewed Marc...

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  7 Skills You Need to Become an AI Engineer in 2026

  

  Liz Eggleston

  Updated on January 15, 2026

  As the definition of “AI engineer” continues to evolve, one thing is becoming clear: in 2026, employers aren’t just hiring for AI knowledge – they’re hiring for strong engineers who can apply AI thoughtfully inside real products. From integrating AI into web applications to making smart trade-offs around cost, reliability, and user experience, the role is far more product- and systems-focused th...

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