Rice University Boot Camps
Rice University Boot Camps offer a 12-week, full-time web development course, 24-week, part-time, web development, data analytics, cybersecurity, financial technology (FinTech), and UX/UI programs, and 18-week, part-time digital marketing and technology project management boot camps. The full stack curriculum includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js, Node.js, databases, MongoDB, MySQL, and Git.
The data science curriculum includes programming in Excel, Python, R programming, JavaScript charting, HTML/CSS, API interactions, SQL, Tableau, fundamental statistics, machine learning, and more. Enjoy close collaboration with other professionals while receiving hands-on experience.
The cybersecurity curriculum offers hands-on training in networking, systems, web technologies, databases, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity.
The fintech curriculum covers Python programming, financial libraries, machine learning algorithms, Ethereum, blockchain, and more.
The UX/UI program provides hands-on training in user-centric design research, design thinking, visual prototyping and wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, web prototyping with HTML5 and CSS, interaction design with JavaScript and jQuery, and more.
The digital marketing curriculum covers highly relevant skills, training students in marketing strategy fundamentals, optimizing campaigns and websites, digital advertising and automation strategy, and more. Students will get hands-on experience with tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, and Wordpress.
The technology project management program takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing in-demand technical, leadership, and business management skills. The curriculum covers requirements documentation, test plans, traditional, agile and hybrid methodologies, scrum frameworks, resource planning, and more.
Applicants do not need prior experience to enroll, but once admitted, all students will complete a pre-course tutorial. Rice University Boot Camps are designed for working professionals and students who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement or looking to gain a new skill set.
Students will have access to a range of career services including portfolio reviews, resume and social media profile support, high-impact career events, workshops, mock interviews, and one-on-one career coaching. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion from Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Those who complete the program will have first-hand experience in cyber and network security in our cybersecurity program or a strong portfolio of applications and projects in our coding, data analytics, fintech, or digital marketing programs to display their proficiency.
Rice University Boot Camps are offered in collaboration with edX.
35 Rice University Boot Camps Reviews
Craig HanlonLead Tech • Student • Cybersecurity - Part-Time • HoustonJul 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceCyber Security
The Rice University Cyber Security program came with a good price and a reputable name. My over all experience was better than I could ever imagine. This program is built to set you up to be successful, they have great career coaching, lots of education and recruiting seminars to attend. The course work gets you hands on experience on many different platforms. This is a boot camp and that means you need to give 110 percent effort to gain the knowledge that you are seeking. I'm very happy...The Rice University Cyber Security program came with a good price and a reputable name. My over all experience was better than I could ever imagine. This program is built to set you up to be successful, they have great career coaching, lots of education and recruiting seminars to attend. The course work gets you hands on experience on many different platforms. This is a boot camp and that means you need to give 110 percent effort to gain the knowledge that you are seeking. I'm very happy with my choice to attend this boot camp. I recommend Rice University Boot Camp to all who want to get in the IT world of data security.Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 26, 2022
Way to go, Craig! We're glad you're having a positive student experience and enjoying all the available resources. Great advice for prospective learners — dedicating an extensive amount of hard work and effort will truly help you succeed in the program. We look forward to helping you successfully finish out the boot camp! Happy studying.- Connor ColeStudent • Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time • HoustonJan 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics and Visualization
The material is very fast paced but rewarding as you complete assignments and figure out how to advance from one challenge to the next. The instructors and tutors are extremely helpful; all the materials and support you could need are provided. I feel this was a great investment in my future as I look to change my career to the data field.Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Jan 31, 2022
Way to go, Connor! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the program and benefiting from the support of our entire instructional team. We commend all the hard work you've dedicated thus far and are looking forward to helping you successfully finish out the boot camp! - Jake MayfieldStudent • Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time • HoustonJan 16, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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In June, I decided for a career change. After a quick Google search, something in the field of data seemed like the best long-term choice based. I found Rice's data-viz coding bootcamp and reached out. My query was quickly returned and the recruiter broke down the process simply and efficiently from enrollment to post-graduation. Less than 6 weeks later, I was attending my first Zoom class, and the rest, as they say, is history!
This class is very fast-paced. Very. Fast. Pace...In June, I decided for a career change. After a quick Google search, something in the field of data seemed like the best long-term choice based. I found Rice's data-viz coding bootcamp and reached out. My query was quickly returned and the recruiter broke down the process simply and efficiently from enrollment to post-graduation. Less than 6 weeks later, I was attending my first Zoom class, and the rest, as they say, is history!
This class is very fast-paced. Very. Fast. Paced. There are no breaks and no slowing down, but the accountability of other classmates and having to attend class and turn in assignments keeps the pressure on in a good way. I think this proved to be my favorite (albeit, frustrating at times!) part of the class: the camaraderie, and team atmosphere from day one. It seemed to mirror what to expect in this field, as we'd eventually graduate and start to do this for a living.
The instructor and TA were not only knowledgeable, but knew how to explain coding concepts in layman's terms for developing programmers, but also how to make connections with legitimate jargon and relevant business insight.
All in all, I am pleased with my experience and eagerly look forward to my new career!
If you're on the fence, let this be your encouragement to take the dive; you won't regret it!Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Jan 20, 2022
Thanks for your review, Jake! We appreciate you choosing our boot camp to learn new data skills for a career change. Like you said, the virtual classroom is designed to teach students in a real-world working environment, so we're thrilled that this hands-on format resonated with you. You're absolutely right that the program is fast-paced and fosters collaboration — we're glad that you found your classmates to be beneficial to your experience. Congratulations on graduating, we wish you all the best moving forward! - Scott SlusherMarketing Analyst • Graduate • Financial Technology (Online) - Part-Time • HoustonDec 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Rice University Fintech Boot Camp
For anyone looking to add new skills to their toolbelt/portfolio this is the Boot Camp for you! I spent 2+ years trying to learn Python, SQL, and Machine Learning through other "self taught" methods such as YouTube, Udemy, and Code Academy and this Boot Camp was able to teach me everything and more in just 6 months! The real life scenarios and examples they provide really helped take the skills you learn in class and translate them into real life scenarios. Anybody struggling with the se...For anyone looking to add new skills to their toolbelt/portfolio this is the Boot Camp for you! I spent 2+ years trying to learn Python, SQL, and Machine Learning through other "self taught" methods such as YouTube, Udemy, and Code Academy and this Boot Camp was able to teach me everything and more in just 6 months! The real life scenarios and examples they provide really helped take the skills you learn in class and translate them into real life scenarios. Anybody struggling with the self taught mix and match strategy for Python, SQL, Machine Learning, or Blockchain technologies this is the investment you are looking for! Before graduating from the course I earned a promotion in my current role after showcasing some of the projects we created in class. The promotion covered the cost of tuition and some and has really set me on a path to continue to grow as I continue to incorporate more of the skills to future projects! On top of all of that I was also able to develop an automated trading algorithm that took basic trading strategies and combined them with machine learning algorithms to further my stock/crypto portfolios that one day could replace my income from a typical 9-5 job. If you are looking to further your career in your current profession, or start a career in the Data Science / Financial Technology industry this is the course for you! Just be prepared to put in the time/work and show up to every class and you'll be as satisfied with the outcome as I am!Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Dec 06, 2021
We appreciate your review, Scott! We're thrilled to hear you successfully learned the fundamentals of financial technology. Great advice for prospective students — you have to be willing to dedicate enough time and effort to master the material covered. Congratulations on graduating and landing an exciting new role! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. - Cabral WilliamsStudent • Full Stack Flex - Part-Time • HoustonNov 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Full Stack Developer
To begin things, I would definitely recommend this boot camp. I have long thought that a certain amount of coding experience would be beneficial for just about everyone, and to this point (about the midpoint of the course), this course has provided fascinating projects that have allowed me to become more familiar with the structure of coding languages. I feel confident that I can create better code and better applications more quickly than when I started.
All that being said, th...To begin things, I would definitely recommend this boot camp. I have long thought that a certain amount of coding experience would be beneficial for just about everyone, and to this point (about the midpoint of the course), this course has provided fascinating projects that have allowed me to become more familiar with the structure of coding languages. I feel confident that I can create better code and better applications more quickly than when I started.
All that being said, this course can be difficult for someone with a limited familiarity with the subject matter. The course will be difficult if the student does not have the time or does not take the time to truly understand the role of each line of code. I had an advantage in this regard as little of what I have seen thus far has been completely new. If you are new to coding, make sure to ask questions of staff and classmates when you do not understand something and search online as well if your code produces errors.Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Nov 05, 2021
Amazing, Cabral! It's great to hear you're enjoying working on the group projects and feel confident about your newfound web development skills. Like you noted, this is a challenging course that will require extensive time both inside and outside of the classroom. We couldn't agree more with your advice for prospective students — when in doubt asking questions will definitely help you better understand the course material. We commend all your hard work thus far and are rooting you on toward graduation! - Elmira KhismedenovaProject Manager/ Project BA/ Scrum master • Student • Technology Project Management - Part-Time • HoustonOct 26, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Agile methodology in Project managementBoot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Oct 27, 2021
Thank you, Elmira! We're glad you're enjoying the program and look forward to helping you successfully complete the boot camp. - OscarGraduate • HoustonJul 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Data Analytics and Visualization
This is a great bootcamp that will equip you with many useful tools to start a data science path. The pace is fast and be prepared to put the hours. In order to really master any of the tools/skills you will have to spend the hours on your own, as expected with this type of program.
One important to highlight is that the bootcamp should be named "data science or coding for data analytics and visualization" rather than "data analytics and visualization". The "analytics" side i...This is a great bootcamp that will equip you with many useful tools to start a data science path. The pace is fast and be prepared to put the hours. In order to really master any of the tools/skills you will have to spend the hours on your own, as expected with this type of program.
One important to highlight is that the bootcamp should be named "data science or coding for data analytics and visualization" rather than "data analytics and visualization". The "analytics" side is missing. You will not learn analytics in this class. However, if you have a decent math background, you can put the pieces together fairly quickly on your own.Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Jul 12, 2021
Thank you for your review, Oscar! You're absolutely right that the course moves through a variety of topics at a fast pace, and we commend you for your dedication both inside and outside of the classroom. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. - Richard KuoGraduate • Cybersecurity - Part-Time • HoustonJan 09, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Cybersecurity
I initially saw the advertisement for the Rice Cybersecurity Boot Camp on Facebook. Looking for a career change, this advertisement caught my attention. 2 weeks later, my bestfriend texted me the link to this and asked, "What are you waiting for?" I submitted an application online and was contacted by a career counselor. I completed what I needed and was enrolled in the next class.
I was nervous and anxious since I had not been in a school setting for twenty years. The c...
I initially saw the advertisement for the Rice Cybersecurity Boot Camp on Facebook. Looking for a career change, this advertisement caught my attention. 2 weeks later, my bestfriend texted me the link to this and asked, "What are you waiting for?" I submitted an application online and was contacted by a career counselor. I completed what I needed and was enrolled in the next class.
I was nervous and anxious since I had not been in a school setting for twenty years. The classwork was intense. The curriculum was carefully set up and I learned a lot in such a short amount of time. I spent much time on course material and the assignments were very long. It raised my confidence level because of the amount of material I was actually learning.
My advice to other students is prepare to learn a lot. As long as you put in the work and are some what organized, you will find this Bootcamp rewarding.
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Community Team
Jan 10, 2020
Amazing, Richard! Thank you for choosing our program to make a significant career change. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the curriculum and gained confidence in your new skills.Great advice for potential students—as long as you put in the work, you will find the journey rewarding. Congratulations on successfully completing the boot camp and thank you for your review! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. - John HawkinsData Science and Visualization - Part-Time • HoustonAug 27, 2019Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Rice University Boot Camp
After a 20 year career in Oil and Gas, I wanted to supplement my knowledge with some Data Analytics experience. I explored various masters programs and online learning. I felt the master's programs were too much of a time and financial commitment for what I wanted at this time. I discovered the Rice Analytics Boot Camp program and decided the 6 months fast-paced format would work well to achieve my goals.
The program is advertised as fast-paced and a real boot camp format. Th...
After a 20 year career in Oil and Gas, I wanted to supplement my knowledge with some Data Analytics experience. I explored various masters programs and online learning. I felt the master's programs were too much of a time and financial commitment for what I wanted at this time. I discovered the Rice Analytics Boot Camp program and decided the 6 months fast-paced format would work well to achieve my goals.
The program is advertised as fast-paced and a real boot camp format. This is very true. At times it seems the pace is very quick and hard to keep up with. But having said that, I think that is one of the benefits, you will be exposed to a lot of various programming, database, data visualization techniques, and platforms so this allows you to dive in where you find an interest or move on without getting bogged down in an area that is not of value to you.
My advice to anybody considering the program, make sure you can dedicate time out of class to studying and completing assignments. The class sessions will give you enough to get started but to understand what you are doing you need to spend the time outside of the classroom to understand it.
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Community Team
Aug 28, 2019
We appreciate your review, John! We're thrilled you chose our program to make a successful career transition. Like you mentioned, this is a fast-paced course, one that will require prospective students to dedicate extensive time both during and outside of class to master the curriculum—this is great advice and we appreciate your insight. Congratulations on graduating, we're rooting you on moving forward! - AnonymousManager - Assets & Data Analytics • Graduate • Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time • HoustonDec 11, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Comprehensive Data Analytics Bootcamp
The Rice University Data Bootcamp was truly transformative, offering an immersive journey into data analytics. The program provided comprehensive learning opportunities, hands-on skill development, and was led by outstanding instructors who enriched the experience. It proved to be an invaluable and comprehensive learning experience, equipping participants with the practical skills needed for success in the field of data analytics. - AnonymousGraduate • Cybersecurity - Part-Time • HoustonFeb 28, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
No job referrals provided after graduation and many subjects not covered for comptia exam.
I am still looking for a full-time job after 5 months of graduation . When I was applying for the program, I was presented with a list of partners that hire graduates with the help of carrier service, only to be told at the end of the program that they don't help with actual job referrals or job placements with their partners. So why do you refer to them as your partners if you don't work together to hire graduates?
Carrier service cancelled two meetings with the students, we were j...I am still looking for a full-time job after 5 months of graduation . When I was applying for the program, I was presented with a list of partners that hire graduates with the help of carrier service, only to be told at the end of the program that they don't help with actual job referrals or job placements with their partners. So why do you refer to them as your partners if you don't work together to hire graduates?
Carrier service cancelled two meetings with the students, we were just kept in the dark with these questions until the end of the program.
All the carrier service did for me was to correct the resume to LinkedIn standards and send out of state job advertsments. Never heard about the program big partners again. ( google, micrisoft, dell, etc)
This is false advertisment and giving false hope.
Also, after the completion of the program, I started preparing for the Comptia security+ exam and I realized that a lot of subjects are not covered during the course.
If you are new in cybersecurity, the practice material looks like a new course
I was hoping that it would take me like a month to do the exam but there is a lot more to study by my own after paying $13.000.
I would recommend the program only to people already in cybersecurity who need a refresher just to pass some certifications.Boot Camp Team of Rice University Boot Camps
Community Team
Mar 17, 2023
Thank you for your review. We regret to hear that your post-program experience did not live up to your expectations.From your review, we understand that the course content did not align with your chosen certification. Cybersecurity is a broad and growing field. While not a replacement for any single certification’s requirements, we do aim to prepare learners for exams pertaining to a variety of credentials, including CompTIA Security+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, Cloud+, and certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).Our career services are built on the principle of empowerment, and we strive to support and guide learners throughout their job search. This includes post-graduation assistance for all learners who successfully complete the program. Although we do not secure direct employment for individuals, our career services team empowers job seekers to reach their career goals.It's our goal for all learners to leave the course feeling properly equipped to step out into the industry. We would love the opportunity to speak with you further about how we can supplement your boot camp experience or career search at this time. If you would like, please reach out to us at (713) 893-7791.
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How much does Rice University Boot Camps cost?
Rice University Boot Camps costs around $13,495. On the lower end, some Rice University Boot Camps courses like Digital Marketing - Part-Time cost $8,495.
What courses does Rice University Boot Camps teach?
Rice University Boot Camps offers courses like Cybersecurity - Part-Time, Data Science and Visualization - Part-Time, Digital Marketing - Part-Time, Full Stack Flex - Part-Time and 1 more.
Where does Rice University Boot Camps have campuses?
Rice University Boot Camps has an in-person campus in Houston.
Is Rice University Boot Camps worth it?
Rice University Boot Camps hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 35 Rice University Boot Camps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Rice University Boot Camps on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Rice University Boot Camps legit?
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Does Rice University Boot Camps offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 35 reviews of Rice University Boot Camps on Course Report! Rice University Boot Camps alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Rice University Boot Camps and rate their overall experience a 4.8 out of 5.
Is Rice University Boot Camps accredited?
Rice University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.