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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. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way data professionals work – and bootcamps like General Assembly have to move quic...

Welcome back to our Course Report Q&A series – where we talk to bootcamp instructors, alumni, and career coaches to understand what you can expect from top tech bootcamps. Today, I’m joined by Elise Deitrick, who is on the TripleTen curriculum team, to discuss their new...

Course Report · How Yellow Tail Tech Delivers Dedicated Career Support If you’ve explored the world of IT training, you’ve likely...

Jenna Hunte brings over a decade of engineering and tech education experience to her role as a mentor in Flatiron School’s Data Science program. After starting her career in software engineering and moving into AI consulting and engineering leadership, she now plays a key role in helping bootcamp students navigate a fast-changing industry. We caught up with Jenna to learn more about her uni...

You’ve made the leap into tech – maybe you’ve just graduated from a coding bootcamp, or you’re mid-career and wondering what comes next. But once you land that first job, what’s the path to real growth? And how do you move from being the “new person” to someone who leads projects, mentors others, and shapes the future of your team? At a recent panel hosted during an online alumni conference host...

In 2025, the tech job interview process is shifting under our feet. The rise of generative AI tools has raised new questions about remote assessments, candidate authenticity, and the skills companies are really testing for. So what do today’s technical interviews actually look like? And how are career changers supposed to prepare? To find out, Course Report hosted a live Q&A webinar with fo...

After graduating from the Yellow Tail Tech Lnx for Jobs program and launching a successful career as a Senior System Administrator at the NIH, Georges Rousseau returned to the classroom to help others do the same. We caught up with George...

Breaking into tech has never been easy, but in today’s bear job market, it can feel especially daunting for new graduates. The good news? It’s still very possible to land a meaningful tech job – but you have to know how to stand out from the crowd. We sat down with Alisha Patterson, a Career Coach at...

Fast Enterprises has long been revolutionizing government service delivery worldwide with its innovative FastCore platform. Since they value skilled, adaptable professionals with knowledge of Java and strong communication skills, FAST has looked to Tech Elevator...

You’ve worked hard to earn your tech certifications – and now it’s time to make them work for you. Whether you're job hunting or building your professional brand, certifications from AWS, CompTIA, or PMI signal to employers that you have verified, up-to-date skills. But a certification won’t help your job search if it’s buried at the bottom of your resume or missing from your online presence. In...

There’s no doubt that generative AI is changing the way companies do business, from content creation and product design to research and customer service chatbots and virtual assistants. With this increased use comes an ever-growing demand for tech professionals who can design, implement, and maintain this new technology, but also understand the ethical applications of AI. Whether you’re a data s...

If you’re a project manager (or looking to become one!) and you want to take the next step in your career, you might be considering a Project Management Certification to open those doors. We’ve chosen seven in-demand project management certifications that will show potential employers that you mean business. Get the must-know details on each cert, including how difficult each exam is and the bes...

Machine learning is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s shaping industries, driving innovation, and transforming careers. From fraud detection in finance to self-driving cars in transportation, machine learning (ML) is at the core of cutting-edge technology. As demand for ML expertise skyrockets, a machine learning certification may be the next step to standing out in the job market. We’v...

If you're a software engineer aiming to level up your cloud skills in 2025, earning an Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification could be a smart move. But with a growing list of certifications available, it can be tough to know which one is right for your goals. To help you cut through the noise, we’re highlighting five of the most in-demand AWS certifications that employers are actively hiring f...

Want to crush your technical interviews in 2025? We spoke with Vinny Sanfillipo, Senior Director of Career Development for Tech Elevator and Hack Reactor, and Margaret Green, Technical Skills Development Manager, to get the inside scoop on what to expect. From the rise...

In the rapidly evolving world of software engineering, AI is becoming an essential support tool rather than a replacement for human developers. Aaron Katz, a software engineer with a decade of experience and an instructor at Fullstack Academy, debunks thr...

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. Breaking into the information technology (IT) field has never been more accessible, thanks to the online IT Bootcamp at Gene...

Ready to launch a tech career in 2025? To get a better sense of the trends that shaped 2024 and what to expect in 2025, we spoke with Ashley Ramos, a Career Success Lead at Springboard. Ashley shares insights on how job-seekers navigated the challenges of 2024 with the support...

Are cybersecurity bootcamps worth it? For those seeking to enter this growing and essential field, the answer is a resounding yes! Reputable cybersecurity bootcamps offer immersive training that can equip career changers with the skills, certifications, career support, and experience they need to land entry-level or mid-level cyber and IT roles, even in a competitive job market. Find out the typ...

If you’re a UX/UI designer, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into your skillset is an excellent way to ensure that the experiences you design are easy-to-use, intuitive, and modern. But how can you reflect your new AI skills on your UX resume? There are actually 7 tricks to optimize your UX design resume and LinkedIn to show recruiters and hiring managers that you’re comfortable...