Course Report

In April, we saw exciting fundraising and acquisition news, ISAs (income sharing agreements continued to be a hot topic, and coding bootcamps began getting approved for a new veterans program. We also saw great diversity initiatives and scholarship opportunities for bootcamps in the US and abroad. bit.ly/april-2019-news

Hear the latest coding bootcamp news from March 2019. Find out which bootcamp was acquired, which bootcamps have new campuses, and why Karlie Kloss is relevant to bootcamps! Plus hear about free coding bootcamps and new diversity scholarships! bit.ly/march-2019-news

What is Amazon Web Services? In today’s world, understanding the ecosystem beyond coding can be the difference between a junior and a senior software engineer. One part of that ecosystem is cloud computing infrastructure like Amazon Web Services (AWS). Schno Mozingo, Head of Curriculum at Codesmith, walks us through the basics of AWS, how companies and developers are using it, and why understanding AWS can help bootcampers land higher-level engineering positions. bit.ly/what-is-aws

In February we heard some interesting debates about the ethics of data science, how bootcamps are partnering with universities and companies like Infosys and Google, and how the number of tech education options in Africa is growing! Plus, Thinkful attempted to predict the Oscars, the Ohio Lt. Governor stopped by Tech Elevator, and women in bootcamps were recognized. We also looked at various ways to pay for bootcamp, and tips for breaking into tech. Listen to the podcast or read the roundup: bit.ly/february-2019-podcast

On this episode of the Course Report podcast, we are talking about a New York City initiative that is helping certain lucky students attend coding bootcamps for free. It's called the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, and it aims to increase the number of employees with software skills in the city. We chat about why this initiative exists, what you'll learn in the program, and how you can take advantage of it. www.coursereport.com/resources/money-matters

In January, the news was all about Income Sharing Agreements and university coding bootcamps. We start with a potential policy change discussion in Congress, talk through a $30 million fundraise, and summarize articles about ISAs from New York Times, Fortune, Vice, and TechCrunch. Plus, we tell you about the 11 new bootcamps that we added to the Course Report directory in January! bit.ly/january-2019-bootcamp-news

At the end of 2018, we rewind and reflect on the most interesting and impactful coding bootcamp news of the year. We look at trends, digest thought pieces, break down the ~$175 million in funding, and more. We also look at our predictions for 2019 and our hopes for the future of coding education! bit.ly/2018-bootcamp-roundup

At Course Report in November we read about how Amazon’s new headquarters will impact the coding bootcamps in NYC, we were sad to hear that a school is closing, we heard advice for being successful at bootcamp, and found out about new initiatives to improve diversity in tech! Plus we look at new schools and campuses around the world and discuss our favorite pieces on the Course Report blog. bit.ly/november-2018-podcast

In October we read about two big coding bootcamp acquisitions and a couple of fundraises! We examine the partnerships and rivalries between universities and code schools, we heard about the interesting backgrounds of some female bootcamp founders, and found out what sort of demand there is for software developers in the tech industry! There were also articles about companies teaming up with bootcamps, and we look at two coding bootcamps which are going through some hardships right now. Plus a book and a podcast to bookmark! bit.ly/october-2018-news-roundup

In this live Q&A we heard tips for acing the coding bootcamp interview from reps from Flatiron School, Hack Reactor, Fullstack Academy, Codesmith, New York Code + Design Academy, Galvanize, and the Grace Hopper Program. Find out how to prepare for the code school application, and how to ace the coding challenge! bit.ly/how-to-get-into-bootcamp

In September we saw a lot of new data around women in tech and coding bootcamps increasing accessibility for underrepresented groups. We read about new apprenticeship initiatives, heard from students and founders about their experiences. There were also articles about the impact of bootcamps on the education industry as a whole, and advice about finding a job after bootcamp. bit.ly/sept-2018-news

What are the differences between the coding bootcamp and traditional K-12 or higher education models? In this episode, we’re talking about what it actually feels like and looks like to learn at a bootcamp. Guest Jeff Casimir from Turing School in Denver breaks down the differences between traditional education and a bootcamp, and how folks who didn’t do well in high school or college may really benefit from a bootcamp learning style. bit.ly/bootcamp-vs-traditional-edu

In August we heard about a $43 million fundraise and a big acquisition, we saw the decline of CS degrees in the tech job market, we read about a bunch of interesting alumni, we looked at how coding bootcamps can help us avoid “robogeddon,” and we celebrated an initiative teaching women in prisons to code. Plus, we’ll talk about all of the new bootcamps in August and our favorite blog posts! bit.ly/August-2018-bootcamp-news

In July two huge coding bootcamps merged, one raised a few million, we look at coding bootcamps vs colleges, and innovative ways to pay for bootcamp! Find out about new coding bootcamps around the world, and hear about our favorite pieces on the Course Report blog. bit.ly/july-2018-podcast

In the coding bootcamp industry in June 2018 the biggest trend we saw was coding bootcamps funneling into apprenticeships! We also saw two big Fundraises, by bootcamp-adjacent organizations, we heard about some interesting new legislation which could change how online bootcamps operate, and some bootcamp alumni launched interesting new careers. We also look at the effect bootcamps are having on tech industries in areas around the world, which bootcamps are offering scholarships to help women and underrepresented groups launch tech careers, and we’ll look partnerships bootcamps are forming with big companies like Facebook. bit.ly/june-2018-coding-bootcamp-podcast

From acquisitions to super successful alumni to new scholarship initiatives, the month of May was full of coding bootcamp news. Learn which school was acquired by WeWork, who raised $100K, and which city Facebook will partner with next. bit.ly/May-2018-news-podcast

In our April 2018 technology bootcamp news roundup we discuss four overarching trends we read about in April – bootcamp acquisitions, employers putting their own employees through bootcamp, continued debate between college vs bootcamp, and efforts to expand accessibility to coding education for underrepresented groups in tech. We also look at apprenticeships, the evolution of bootcamp curricula, life after bootcamp, and new bootcamps! bit.ly/April-2018-News

In our March 2018 technology bootcamp news roundup we discuss all the industry news that we talked about at Course Report in March! We have some fun celebratory announcements, we look at news about positive impacts bootcamps are having on individuals and companies, the debate continues between coding bootcamps and computer science degrees, we heard about some great student experiences at bootcamp and some wonderful diversity and scholarship initiatives, Plus, there are lots of new coding bootcamps and campuses! Read the roundup here: bit.ly/March-2018-bootcamp-news

Which coding bootcamps are approved for the GI Bill, and what is the process of using it for your tuition? In this podcast we talk to Maggi Molina, who works with Operation Code, a nonprofit that helps veterans get into tech; Erin Frazier, the Director of Operations at The Software Guild, a coding bootcamp that was recently approved to offer VA benefits; and Eric Dowdy, a Turing School of Software and Design grad, and 8-year Air Force veteran. We look at the history of the GI Bill, what it’s like transitioning from the military to a coding bootcamp, why veterans excel at bootcamp, and the future of the GI Bill. bit.ly/GI-Bill-and-Bootcamps-Podcast

In this roundup of February 2018 coding bootcamp news we talk about government support for bootcamps, companies training their employees at bootcamps, the debate between colleges versus bootcamps, and the pros and cons of income sharing agreements. We also herald the achievement of bootcamp grads, look at initiatives that are helping underrepresented groups get into tech, and provide updates about new bootcamps and campuses. bit.ly/February-2018-news-podcast Music by Bensound