If you’re wondering how to become a data analyst, there’s a good chance that numbers appeal to you. While seemingly endless data sheets might throw others off-balance, you find yourself drawn in, intrigued by the opportunity to parse those (almost) impenetrable walls of information for hidden insights and useful tips. Given our data-driven world, who…
The UX/UI Boot Camp Brought This Learner Clarity, Community, and the Ultimate Career Change
Jamil Mawani was an accomplished technician for AT&T. Rain or shine, his job brought him outdoors to install copper lines, cables, and more. But after two and a half years of working long hours, including night and weekend shifts, he was ready for a change. “I’d always been interested in website design,” said Jamil. “I just…
Clarity and Confidence: Victory Fejokwu Gained More Than Just Tech Skills at the UX/UI Boot Camp
Seeking a role in fashion, Victory Fejokwu studied apparel and textile technology. But, she landed in an insurance-related customer service position, and after a year, she was done. She yearned to challenge herself and earn more. She began considering possible career changes. “I started to hear the term UX/UI being thrown around,” said Victory. “I decided to…
A New Equation: Why an Eighth-Grade Math Teacher Went Back to School for UX/UI
Chase Hart has always loved education. But after two years as an eighth-grade math teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, he was ready for a different equation. “I wanted to do something in the tech field,” said Chase, “and I wanted to continue learning — whatever my career.” While researching different technology boot camps, Chase found himself drawn…
With a Toolbox Full of New Skills, One Online Boot Camp Learner Climbs Upward in His Career
After graduating from college, Chris Human was hired by his alma mater — Berry College — to maintain software he’d written as a student. But after four years of working on database design, his learning curve began to flatten. With fewer and fewer new skills to learn, and a nagging feeling that perhaps management wasn’t right for…
Popular Career Paths of a Data Analyst
Do you have mathematical acuity, technical knowledge, and (maybe too much) curiosity? If so, a data analyst career path might be the perfect professional route for you. Data analysts are sleuth-minded problem-solvers. Armed with an organized toolbox of statistical, analytical, and programming skills, these information-oriented professionals gather and analyze large quantities of data in the…
Digital Collaboration: How UX/UI Professionals and Learners are Using Figma to Maintain a Collaborative Workspace Online
Teamwork and collaboration are two of the most important factors in an effective UX/UI design process that leads to the development of a great product. With the recent widespread move to remote work, many teams who are used to collaborating in person now rely on the internet to bring them — and their ideas —…
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…
Learning How to Learn Again: What Happened When a Former Educator Entered the Data Science Classroom
For more than 12 years, Jamie Lyne Thorpe commanded the classroom: teaching math and science to learners ranging from second grade all the way to the senior level in high school. Her next career move involved analyzing data to consult teachers, superintendents, and school districts on how to better serve learners. Eventually, Jamie realized that she wanted…