Last week, a prospective student approached me with a really profound question about learning to code. The question made me completely reevaluate my thoughts on how people can best learn. Here’s what he said: “Ken, my biggest fear is that I’m spending a ton of time learning to code in the incorrect way. In your…
Ken Mazaika
Here’s the thing about coding bootcamps. There is a massive difference in quality across the bootcamp landscape. The best coding bootcamps are in it for the long haul. They’re committed to setting their students up for successful careers in software development. The worst coding bootcamps don’t hold themselves accountable. They fail to deliver on the promises they…
Ken Mazaika
The Coding Bootcamp industry is growing significantly. In it’s Market Sizing Report, Course Report found that the market was expected to grow by 1.7x in 2016, graduating over 17,966 students in 2016, up from 10,333 in 2015. With more applications being sent to bootcamps, it’s becoming tougher and tougher for applicants to stand out. And…
Ken Mazaika
It’s intimidating to try to learn any new skill. Learning to code is no different. But you can’t let that initial intimidation stop you from trying to learn anything new. After all, the most complex skills in the world are the ones that are most worth acquiring. If you want to figure out how to learn things…
Ken Mazaika
This is a guest post from Switchup, the comprehensive coding bootcamp resource. In the past 5 years, coding bootcamps and immersive courses have gone from an unconventional education option to a thriving industry. With the allure of high-paying tech jobs and the recent announcement that federal student loans now cover some coding bootcamps, it’s no…
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Technology is disrupting almost every industry more and more every single day. Even the most traditional industries are being challenged by new technological innovations that are making our lives better. Here are a few quick examples: Uber and Lyft make it easier than ever to get a ride using technology, forget taxis. GrubHub and Postmates make…
Ken Mazaika