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November 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
11/30/2021
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How Gavin Became a Full Stack Developer with Lighthouse Labs
11/11/2021
Gavin Acquroff had a degree in electrical engineering, but a work assignment in low level C programming inspired him to pursue web development. Although he had taken a few computer science courses and was doing his own self-teaching, Gavin knew he needed mentorship and community support to level up his career to full stack web development. Gavin shares how Lighthouse Labs’ modern, full stack curriculum gave him the foundation and portfolio-work he needed to land his first full stack developer role at TalentMarketplace.
If you’re inspired by Gavin, then sign up for Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge where you can learn JavaScript for free, starting on November 22nd!
Continue Reading →How to Upskill from Data Analyst to Data Scientist
10/7/2021
For a beginner in data, you’ll typically start out as a Data Analyst. But what does it take to pivot from Data Analysis to Data Science? Andrew Berry from Lighthouse Labs is here to clarify the difference between these two roles and how to climb the career ladder in data. Andrew shares which languages and skills a data analyst would need to add to their tech toolbox to become a qualified data scientist – and how to learn those skills at a bootcamp.
Continue Reading →4 Years Later: How Mathew Became a Shopify Developer after Lighthouse Labs
8/20/2021
Four years ago, Mathew Kostiuk was working odd jobs and wanted to find a career that would mentally challenge him. With his interest in coding piqued, he enrolled in Lighthouse Labs' Web Development bootcamp in Victoria, Canada. Mathew explains the benefits of his Lighthouse Labs over self-teaching, how he climbed the ladder at Pixel Union from Tech Support into a Web Developer job, and his tips on making the most out of your time at a bootcamp. Plus, Mathew shares his experience working in e-commerce and the high demand for developers with Shopify skills.
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Continue Reading →June 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
7/1/2021
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Intro to 3 Data Viz Tools: Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly
6/15/2021
Data visualization is key to understanding patterns in data, discovering actionable insights, and sharing data with non-technical team members. With so many data visualization tools out there now, Lighthouse Labs Instructor Marwan Kashef walks us through Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly, three top data viz tools relied on by today’s data professionals. Find out the pros and cons of using Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and the importance of understanding the basics like simple graphs and charts. Plus, Marwan shares how Lighthouse Labs is helping to teach data visualization to anyone who wants to add this valuable skillset to their toolbox!
Continue Reading →Why New Mom and Biomechanical Engineer Carly Chose Lighthouse Labs
5/5/2021
Carly Fennell had extensive experience in biomechanical engineering, but soon realized that data/programming skills would help her career blossom. Soon after her maternity leave, Carly took a leap of faith, quit her job, and enrolled in Lighthouse Labs’ online Data Science Bootcamp. As the parent of a one-year-old, Carly shares how she made the full-time bootcamp work for her, and her tips for other parents considering Lighthouse Labs. Plus, Carly shares how she launched her own data consulting business right after bootcamp graduation and how she landed clients like Lululemon and the NFL!
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Continue Reading →April 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
5/28/2021
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March 2021 Coding Bootcamp News
4/1/2021
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Why Lane Leveled Up His Data Science Career with Lighthouse Labs
3/26/2021
Systems analyst Lane Clark wanted to move up to more technical data roles at BC Public Service, but lacking the right technical skills and experience, he found himself in a holding pattern. After dabbling in self-teaching, Lane took a leave of absence from work to enroll in the remote immersive 12-week Data Science Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs. Over the course of the bootcamp, Lane gained the knowledge he needed to level up his career (and his salary!), and discovered a whole new passion for machine learning and deep learning. Lane gives us a glimpse into how Lighthouse Labs supports their remote cohorts and teaches the technical and soft skills expected in today’s data science industry.
What inspired you to enroll in a data science bootcamp?
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