Applying to Bootcamps

Editor’s note: General Assembly stopped accepting new consumer enrollments on April 28, 2026. This article describes programs and experiences from before that change. Read General Assembly’s official notice. In this Live Alumni Q&A, the panel answered real questions from the audience like: How these 6 bootcamp grads did thei...

You probably know Springboard for Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Design bootcamps, but they’ve recently launched the Tech Sales Career Track for career changers looking to get into tech but without learning to code. Springboard Learning Designer, Dalia Abbas, shares what you’ll learn in the tech sales curriculum and why it’s a p...

It’s no secret that technical talent is in high demand in 2022 – but which job titles should you be aware of in your job search? We caught up with Flatiron School’s Senior Director of Coaching, Mollie Khine, about the growing trends in today’s tech job market. Learn about the two job titles that Mollie is noticing on the rise for...

The data industry is booming and careers in data analytics are some of the most in-demand jobs in 2022. To help career changers get started, Juno College of Technology is offering $400,000 in scholarship funds through its...

As a veteran, there are several programs intended to fund your bootcamp tuition – some even cover housing! Whether you have many GI Bill benefits, just one day of GI Bill benefits, or even have zero days left of your GI Bill, there's a program that will pay for your tuition. Maggi Molina of Operation Code and <...

Non-profit coding bootcamp Eleven Fifty Academy has helped over 1,300 beginners successfully change careers into tech. But what does it take to get into the bootcamp? Dave Brunner, Director of Admissions at Eleven Fifty Academy, breaks down the three-step admissions process and what applicants can expect in the admissions assess...

Are coding bootcamps accredited? The short answer is – not often. A small handful of bootcamps have recently gone through the accreditation process with ACCET, but typically, accreditation has been reserved for higher education institutions like universities and community colleges. But is accreditation something you should be looking for when researching bootcamps? Let’s break down exactly what...

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 ex...

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...

Want to know who may be teaching you UX design at BrainStation Miami? Meet Meade McCoy, a passionate instructor who left the world of Product Design to train the next generation of UX designers in Florida. Meade tells us what makes BrainStation’s...

With students from a wide variety of backgrounds from across the country, TrueCoders’ Career Services team steps in to prepare students for jobs that can change the trajectory of their lives. Denise Shines, Director of Career Services at...

The technical interview can be daunting for both new and experienced tech professionals. Nailing the tech interview requires practice, and interview prep programs exist to give their students the support and confidence-building they need to land their tech dream job. Whether you’re a coding bootcamp graduate, a self-taught software engineer, or an experienced developer, we’ve rounded up the 7 be...

If you’re researching coding bootcamps, then you’re undoubtedly thinking about what your career might look like after a bootcamp. Some bootcamp graduates work for huge banks or tech giants; others may begin their career at a startup and move into a leadership position – it really runs the gamut and the company you choose to work for after a bootcamp depends on your personal goals. Today, we’re...

To support career-changers who need to continue working while learning data skills, BrainStation now offers a part-time Data Science Bootcamp. BrainStation’s CEO and Founder, Jason Field, explains how this 8-month program has been specifically designed to follow the same rigorous curriculum as the full-time bootcamp, while supporting working students. Learn what it takes to get into the part-tim...

LearningFuze is meeting today’s demand for knowledgeable data professionals with their 25-week, part-time Data Science Bootcamp, led by a team of seasoned data professionals! Learn about which tech roles the Data Science Bootcamp prepares students for and the types of unique projects students will add to their portfolios. Plus, find out how to make the most of your bootcamp experience, whether y...

General Assembly is returning to in-person classroom this Fall 2021. Adele McCarthy-Beauvais, General Assembly’s Senior Director of Community Growth & Programming, explains which campuses are reopening, what students can expect from in-person learning, and the steps General Assembly is taking to make their in-person campuses operate smoothly and safely...

Many students intent on getting a data science job are bucking the traditional 4-year degree in favor of attending a data science bootcamp. Bootcamps offer many advantages, such as hands-on job experience and dedicated career services, but can a data science bootcamp really replace a college degree? Chester Ismay, Director of Data Science Education at...

Devmountain offers bootcamps in Web Development as well as Software Engineering – so what exactly is the difference and how can you choose between the two? Devmountain experts give us the scoop about the differences (and similarities) between the software engineering and web development fields. Plus, can a web development alum apply...

Metis transitioned to fully remote learning in 2020 and now students can actually choose to take the bootcamp full-time (Live Online) or part-time (Online Flex). But how should you decide between these two paths? Rita Biagioli, an Instructor at Metis, gives us a tour of the Online Flex classroom, explains the time commitment in the Online Flex bootcamp, and tells us how to choose between the Li...

Eleven Fifty Academy has years of experience teaching in-person at their Indianapolis campus; but in 2020, the bootcamp transitioned to include an online classroom model that now supports students in over 20 states! Dr. Jonathan Huer, Chief Learning Officer at Eleven Fifty Academy, walks us through the virtual classroom, the in...