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A Beginner’s Guide to Data Analytics
9/21/2022
With data analytics being relied upon by so many companies across industries, data analysts are now an in-demand role on tech teams. But what does data analytics encompass? And how do you become a data analyst today? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, answers all of our questions about the typical responsibilities of today’s data analysts, which technical skills (and soft skills!) a data analyst needs to learn, and trends to expect in 2023!
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Continue Reading →How Jeanette Reskilled with BrainStation While Working Full-Time
7/20/2022
For nearly a decade, Jeanette Au has been working in banking as an analyst, but when her job started to feel stagnant, she looked to tech to find a more fulfilling career path. Excited by the creativity and problem-solving found in the UX Design career, Jeanette enrolled in the part-time, online UX Design bootcamp at BrainStation to reskill while still working her full-time job at the bank. Jeanette breaks down how BrainStation has helped make her new tech career goals possible through their unparalleled career services and tight-knit community. Find out Jeanette’s tips for future bootcampers juggling working full-time while completing a part-time bootcamp in their free time.
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Continue Reading →June 2022 Coding Bootcamp News
6/29/2022
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Virtual Tour: BrainStation’s NYC Campus
6/9/2022
BrainStation has tripled its physical footprint in NYC with its expanded flagship campus in SoHo! BrainStation Founder and CEO, Jason Field, walks us through what students can expect at this new campus, the bootcamps and courses they’ll teach in New York City, and how BrainStation is equipped to help students make career pivots and upskill in the city. Plus, find out which companies are hiring NYC bootcamp graduates from BrainStation’s large employer network.
BrainStation just expanded its NYC location – what is the expanded NYC campus like?
Continue Reading →A Beginner’s Guide to Web Accessibility
4/6/2022
Web accessibility describes the work to remove digital barriers that prevent users with disabilities from operating and connecting with websites and online platforms. When designing and building with web accessibility, auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, visual, and speech abilities must be considered.
In the same way that a building must comply with ADA standards, websites should be as thoughtful about their users by offering images with text equivalents, accessible-formatted documents, intentionality with colors and font sizes, and videos and other accessible multimedia.
Continue Reading →How Joanne Pivoted from Visual Artist to Product Designer with BrainStation
3/29/2022
After attending a friend’s demo day at BrainStation, visual artist Joanne Le was intrigued by the opportunity to help others through purposeful UX design. She enrolled in the full-time UX Design bootcamp, learning the fundamentals of design while building her portfolio. After landing her first UX role, Joanne enrolled in BrainStation’s Product Management course to supplement her UX knowledge so she could be a more effective Product Designer at DoorDash. Whether you’re reskilling or upskilling, Joanne shares her advice on making the most of the BrainStation experience!
What inspired you to pivot from visual art into UX design?
Continue Reading →A Beginner’s Guide to Product Management
2/2/2022
Product Management is a gratifying career, but you won’t find a “product management degree,” so what’s the clearest path to becoming a product manager? BrainStation Founder & CEO, Jason Field, is answering all of our questions about how a product manager fits into a tech company, which technical skills a PM needs to learn, trends to expect in 2022, and so much more.
One way to start your journey to PM? BrainStation’s part-time, online Product Management course!
Continue Reading →2021 Coding Bootcamp News Roundup
6/17/2022
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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 Reading →How Meade Delivers Job-Relevant UX Design Training at BrainStation Miami
12/2/2021
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 Miami campus a unique and creative space for students, what you can expect from the UX Design bootcamp’s job-relevant curriculum, and 17 different job titles that you could land after graduating. Plus, why learning about user accessibility is crucial in 2022.
How did you get started in UX design, Meade?
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