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Code Fellows and Coding Dojo both have several locations across the US and online that teach more than one tech stack, from Python to MERN Stack. Whether you are looking for a structured classroom environment, job placement focus or project-based learning, both Code Fellows and Coding Dojo offer more than your average bootcamp. We...

When you hear the term data science, do you think spreadsheets and huge numbers? Data science helps us understand all of the data that we’re collecting, and helps turn that data into action. The field is in high-demand – 2.7 million jobs wi...

According to this Data Science, UX/UI Design, Sales, Product Marketing, and Digital Marketing Bootcamp Market Sizing report, UI/UX bootcamps are second only to programming bootcamps when it comes to student enrollment. Though often confused, both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) ...

Are you planning to move to the US to attend a coding bootcamp? You probably have a few questions about the process. Here are a few that we often answer. Do Coding Bootcamps in the United States accept international students? What type of visa do I need to attend a coding bootcamp in the US? Will a bootcamp sponsor my work visa after I graduate? From visas to housing options, we got y...

  Have you just graduated from coding bootcamp? Check out the 6 most popular web developer job titles based on data from our

Once you’ve made the decision to learn how to code, is a coding bootcamp your only option? Some of the most successful startups were founded by self-taught programmers including Instagram and Tumblr. So why should you spend tens of thousands on a coding bootcamp when you can teach yourself? We’ve sourced tips from bootcampers, self-taught programmers and bootcamp founders to find out. Here ar...

  Because Course Report is part of this growing coding bootcamp industry, we are very interested in who is attending bootcamps and what that means for the larger tech industry. The growing interest in diversity in tech has led to an ongoing conversation that has

Not sure if a programming bootcamp vs. college is right for you? We’ve got you covered! Start with a thorough self-assessment: consider what you can afford, the time you can dedicate to an educational program, the skills that you want to learn and your personal career goals.

Canadian bootcamps are working hard to develop the talent needed to keep up with Canada’s growing tech hubs. StartUp Genome ranks Toronto and Vancouver amongst the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world. The Canadian tech economy as a whole is being fueled by thriving companies suc...

Most immersive bootcamps are less than six months and many offer part-time or asynchronous flex options, allowing parents to balance childcare and work commitments with learning to code. But as a mom thinking about a code school, what should you consider before taking the plunge? We've rounded up insights and tips from 18 moms (who are succes...

Over 500 coding bootcamp graduates entered our first giveaway by reviewing their coding bootcamp experience on Course Report. We catch up with the winner of Course Report's first Review Raffle, Jennifer!  Check out Jennifer's winning review here and be sure to enter our current Review Raffle to

Video games might be lots of fun, but making them isn’t easy. If you want to put yourself on the road to great game design, consider these programs that put game design into the bootcamp model. Game on!   DaVinci Coders Why: Located in Boulder, DaVinci Coders’ Video Game Development course is taught by an industry ...

So you've decided to switch careers and jump into tech. Congrats! Now, you're probably wondering which programming language you should learn first! Join Course Report and Bloc as we tackle all of your questions about two of the most popular languages taught at coding bootcamps: Ruby vs.

You've heard the title "Full-Stack Developer," but what exactly should you learn to make the leap into web? In this webinar, we'll focus on the three most popular languages taught at coding bootcamps: LAMP Stack, MEAN Stack, and Ruby on Rails. Join us for a lowdown on each programming language, explore the syntax with instructors from Coding Dojo, and learn...

"Can I be a programmer if I'm not a math genius?" This is a question we see and hear all the time. The assumption is that a successful coder should have a computer science degree or a lifelong love of math and sciences- not the case! Bootcamp students come from a wide range of past lives, with many having started with little or no technical expertise, and some having spent years in see...

Online coding bootcamps like Bloc, Thinkful, and Skillcrush offer convenience and structure without forcing you to quit your job or move to a new city. But not all online programs were created equally, so which one is right for you? Find out the answer from our panel; plus, find out how you c...

While quitting your job and diving headfirst into your coding education can yield impressive results, we also understand that not everybody can commit to a full-time, 12-week programming bootcamp. Jobs, school, families - life, in general, can prevent that kind of commitment. For all the students who can’t give 40 hours a week to a code school, we’re outlining some part-time

(updated April 2018) Slide across the roof of the General Lee, we’re heading south of the Mason-Dixon to check out the best coding bootcamps in the southern United States. There are some fantastic code schools from the Carolinas to Georgia and all the way to Texas, and we’re covering them all. Talk about Southern Hospitality!  

You don’t have to be a data scientist to read into these statistics: A McKinsey Global Institute report estimates that by 2018 the US could be facing a shortage of more than 140,000 data scientists. The field of 

NESTA is no longer active. Read about CIRR! During our last trip to the White House, it was clear that standardized reporting of outcomes at bootcamps would become a focus in 2015. Wh...