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December 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
1/3/2022
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3 Skills to Become More Relevant in Tech in 2022
12/28/2021
What are the tech skills employers will be looking for in 2022? From the continued rise of artificial intelligence to the importance of solid communication skills, BrainStation Founder & Co-CEO, Jason Field, shares the 2 trends that his team observed in 2021, and his predictions for the top 3 trends of 2022. Whether you’re a career changer or a working professional looking to upskill, Jason breaks down how you can improve your career in 2022. Plus, discover which BrainStation courses are the most popular for tech professionals.
The biggest tech trend in 2021 might have been the widespread adoption of online learning. The events of the past two years have prompted many companies to accelerate their digital transformation efforts, and on a global scale, the importance of digital skills has really been heightened. Because of this, we again saw an incredible surge in demand for online courses, but particularly in areas that can help organizations maximize their efforts on digital channels, including UX design, data, and digital marketing. Just look at the numbers: BrainStation’s most popular courses in 2021 were our Digital Marketing course, Data Analytics course, Product Management course, and UX Design course.
Continue ReadingBeginner's Guide to Software Architecture
12/28/2021
The average graduate of a coding bootcamp is 5-7 years away from becoming a Software Architect – which means more responsibility, a wider breadth of experience, and higher salaries! So what exactly is a Software Architect and what kinds of questions can you ask yourself as a beginner if you want to advance your career towards architecture? Christian Nally, an Instructor at Lighthouse Labs, explains the real-world responsibilities of a Software Architect!
A Software Architect is responsible for the high level "fit for purpose" vision for an entire software project, from the first inkling of an idea right through to future-proofing, planning for scalability and building for maintainability: all done within the available resources. There are almost always at least a dozen different ways to accomplish a goal, but a Software Architect is experienced enough to know which way will be most efficient and effective.
Continue Reading5 Years Later: Was Hackbright Academy Worth It for Chloe?
12/27/2021
Chloe Condon worked as an office manager to support her career as an actress before choosing Hackbright Academy in 2016. Five years later, we’re visiting with Chloe to talk about the impressive career she’s built as a developer evangelist and an advocate for bootcamp graduates. Learn about the projects that Chloe’s working on as a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, her two pieces of advice for women building a career in tech, and what to look for in your first engineering job after a bootcamp.
Update: Chloe has actually moved on to her fourth amazing job after Hackbright Academy – she’s now a Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Coinbase!
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare for Devmountain
12/27/2021
As the Director of Admissions at Devmountain, Jaclyn Anderson understands the effort it takes to enroll in and succeed in an immersive bootcamp. Devmountain’s 2-week application process assesses each applicant’s career goals and skills to ensure potential bootcampers enroll in the program that best suits their needs. No experience in coding? Not sure where your skills would best apply? Jaclyn explains what applicant’s can expect in the admissions process, and the tech skills an applicant needs to enroll at Devmountain. Plus, learn how Devmountain’s Coding Basics gives incoming applicant’s an edge in the admissions process!
This article was produced by the Course Report team and sponsored by Devmountain.
Continue ReadingC++ vs Java: A Guide for Beginners
12/21/2021
New programmers who want to learn established, well-supported languages may be asking themselves, “Should I learn C++ or Java?” These two programming languages have many similarities, since Java was replicated on C++. However, C++ is typically used for low-level programming, while Java is usually used for high-level programming.
Learning either of these programming languages at a coding bootcamp can set you up for a lucrative and secure career. Read on to understand how C++ and Java are similar, how they differ, and what they’re used for. Plus, find out which jobs you can land with Java and C++, and how to dive into learning one of these programming languages.
Continue ReadingInside DigitalCrafts Admissions + Free Intro Courses to Prepare For Bootcamp
12/17/2021
As an Enrollment Coordinator, Chandler McChesney is the first person you’ll likely speak with when you apply to DigitalCrafts. The 2-step admissions process is similar for Web Development, UX Design, and Cyber Security Bootcamp and conducted remotely for all applicants. Don’t know where to start? Chandler shares what you need to know before you apply, and resources to propel you into your tech career. Plus, a quick video walkthrough of the free Intro Courses at DigitalCrafts, which are the best way to prepare for their bootcamps!
Step 1: Submit a bootcamp application. We’ll reach out through phone or email to connect with applicants and guide them through the next two steps in the process.
Continue ReadingFrom Web Developer to Data Curriculum Engineer with Berkeley Boot Camps
12/14/2021
Dominica’s love for tech, plus some major life changes like a divorce and a pandemic, ushered her out of a career as a tour guide and into a data analytics career. Needing to refresh her tech skills, she chose Berkeley Boot Camps, powered by Trilogy Education Services, a 2U Inc. brand, to catalyze her pivot back into tech. Supported by her experienced instructors and a diversity in tech scholarship, Dominica learned data analytics, confidently pursued her passion for continued education and development, and landed a role as a Data Curriculum Engineer at 2U.
You have some background in web development — what inspired you to pivot into data analytics?
Continue ReadingHow Shantal Got Hired at JPMorgan Chase Before Graduating from Tech Elevator
12/14/2021
Shantal wasn’t satisfied with her career trajectory in finance and wanted a creative job that offered career growth. She enrolled at Tech Elevator to get the technical-skills foundation and support she needed to make a career change. Having attended the bootcamp both in person at Tech Elevator’s Philadelphia campus and live online, Shantal shares her tips for making the most of both experiences.
Shantal landed her first Software Engineering role at JPMorgan Chase & Co. – before graduation day – thanks to the robust employer network, but she’s not the only one! Tech Elevator has a 90% bootcamp graduate job placement rate, reported via CIRR. Learn more about Shantal’s experience at Tech Elevator and her career change.
Continue ReadingFrom Music Education to Web Development with Springboard
12/13/2021
In 2020, J. Michael Cahal was burnt out from his career as a high school music teacher and needed a change. Knowing he could make more money as a developer in Atlanta, he took his longtime interest in tech to a new level by enrolling at Springboard. Michael described what it was like to take a self-paced intensive program online while still working full-time, and how crucial Springboard’s mentorship program was to his success and confidence as a developer. Thanks to Springboard’s career support, Michael landed his first role as a web developer at Kennesaw State University weeks after graduating!
What inspired you to change careers from music into tech?
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