Like many young adults, Ernesto Rodriguez went to college because it was the expected next step after high school. Since he’d always been interested in technology, software development and cybersecurity seemed like logical subjects to study. But even while pursuing these topics, something didn’t feel right. Ernesto thought back on advice he received from tech professionals, who…
Your Top 15 Online Boot Camp Questions Answered
You’re interested in an online boot camp—but you first want to know how it actually works. What can you expect from the online format? If you’re just discovering our boot camps, you likely have many questions that you’d like the answers to before taking the next step. It is important to make an informed decision…
Why Employers Are Drawn to Online Boot Camp Learners
Many of today’s leading employers are beginning to embrace new models of education, including online learning. As a result, we see a number of employers hiring online boot camp s due to their work ethic and combination of hard skills (technical knowledge) and soft skills (adaptability, collaboration, creativity, etc.). Because of the fast-paced nature of…
7 Characteristics of a High-Quality Online Boot Camp
As the unprecedented shift towards online learning continues to grow, more s are seeking out the combination of skills development and flexibility offered through an online boot camp education. Today it is more possible than ever to break into fields such as web development, financial technology, UX/UI, cybersecurity, and digital marketing through the help of…
COVID-19 Update: Transitioning to Virtual Class Sessions
Updated as of March 13, 2020 For the health and safety of our students, in cooperation and in accordance with the University of Miami, the campus will be closed until further notice due to increasing concerns about the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). To ensure a seamless transition, we’re providing extra training to all…
“Machine Learning is the Future”—in Boot Camp, Cynthia Huallanca Discovered Her Own Future
If career growth begins at the end of your comfort zone, then Chilean native Cynthia Huallanca is on her way to great professional achievements. In 2016, she threw familiarity to the wayside, trading in her homeland’s snow-capped mountains for sandy southern Florida. Settling into the United States wasn’t without its challenges. Cynthia had worked as a data…
Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Tech: Eduardo Vilchez Translates Currency into Coding
When asked what sparked his interest in coding, Eduardo Vilchez is quick to note that he’s always been intrigued by the interplay between business and technology. After graduating from the Honors College at Florida International University with a BS, and later, an MS in accounting, Eduardo held various finance jobs on the path to becoming a CPA.…
Yes, Girls Do Code—and Bianca Salomon is Making a Career Proving It
As a fashion designer, Bianca Salomon was building an e-commerce website for her new clothing line. She found the CMS she was working with pretty limiting—and wanted to learn more. Most people in Bianca’s shoes would have read a book, or taken a workshop. Not Bianca. The designer embraces new topics wholeheartedly. So, after a…
After Learning to Code, Darlene Holland Helps Young Women Do The Same
As a science teacher and professor, Darlene Holland has noticed a trend in STEM fields. “When minority and female students don’t see themselves represented in certain careers, they seem to think ‘those people doing those jobs don’t look like me, so why should I do them?’” she said. Thanks to the University of Miami Coding Boot…
4 Reasons We Fail to Achieve Our Goals (And How to Overcome Them)
Why is it so difficult to carry out goals we want to achieve, including those we create action items on, but eventually still leave unresolved? You’ve probably experienced this several times. It’s easy to say, “I want to…” but it’s harder to actually follow through and say, “I have…” Here are four reasons why you…