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March 12, 2025

Understanding Coding Bootcamp Costs: A Complete Guide to Financing Your Tech Career

The tech industry is booming, with coding bootcamps offering an exciting fast track to high-paying careers. But with so many program options and financing choices available, how do you know which path is right for you—and how much should you expect to invest?

Louisa Henry
Understanding Coding Bootcamp Costs: A Complete Guide to Financing Your Tech Career
Break Into Tech This Summer and Save Big
Break Into Tech This Summer and Save Big
May 14, 2025

At SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) and Flatiron School, we’re all about helping people change their lives and build exciting careers in tech. That’s why we’re so excited to share this special, limited-time summer savings offer!

Meet the Mentor: Joe LaChance
Meet the Mentor: Joe LaChance
May 12, 2025

Welcome to the Meet the Mentor series! In this series, we sit down with software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, and more to uncover their unique career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes a mentor snapshot + links to follow their work, their video interview, and their Q&A transcript with links to any references. Follow along and discover the people shaping the future of tech—one student at a time!

9 Tips for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Online Learning
9 Tips for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Online Learning
April 23, 2025

When Covid-19 pushed the vast majority of the population to make the leap to distance learning, we discovered online learning has some unexpected benefits and can match or even exceed traditional classroom settings. To help you maximize your online learning experience and achieve optimal learning outcomes, we've compiled 9 essential strategies based on pedagogical approaches and student success data.

Why Employers Are Hiring Online Coding Bootcamp and Software Engineering Bootcamp Learners
Why Employers Are Hiring Online Coding Bootcamp and Software Engineering Bootcamp Learners
April 2, 2025

Many of today's tech industry leaders are actively recruiting students from online coding bootcamps and software engineering programs, recognizing the value of this innovative educational methodology. Learn what makes coding bootcamp certificate holders stand out, who's hiring, and how to get started.

The Complete Guide to Data Scientist Roles and Responsibilities
The Complete Guide to Data Scientist Roles and Responsibilities
February 20, 2025

This comprehensive guide explores the evolution and diverse roles within data science—from entry-level analysts to senior scientists—outlining the essential technical skills, business acumen, and educational pathways needed to succeed in this rapidly growing field.

Unlock Your Career in Tech With a Limited-Time Tuition Offer
Unlock Your Career in Tech With a Limited-Time Tuition Offer
February 7, 2025

At SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) and Flatiron School, we’re all about helping people change their lives and build exciting careers in tech. That’s why we’re so excited to share this special, limited-time tuition offer!

Career Paths After a Coding Bootcamp in Dallas
Career Paths After a Coding Bootcamp in Dallas
November 27, 2024

This guide explores the career paths worth pursuing after a coding bootcamp in Dallas , with insight into projected market growth.

How Much Can a Software Engineer Make in Dallas – 2025 Guide
How Much Can a Software Engineer Make in Dallas – 2025 Guide
November 21, 2024

Discover the 2025 salary outlook for software engineers in Dallas! This guide covers entry-level to senior roles, industry trends, and more.

Wendolyne Barrios: Food Industry to Freelance Designer
Wendolyne Barrios: Food Industry to Freelance Designer
September 18, 2024

Wendolyne Barrios spent a decade in food service before pivoting to UX / UI Product Design. Six months out from graduation, she's opened her own design agency.

Fabien Cartal: Sales to Product Design
Fabien Cartal: Sales to Product Design
September 18, 2024

“I love Product Design. I feel incredibly lucky to have pursued this field and it was what I had hoped for.”

Terry Threatt: Event Management to Software Engineering
Terry Threatt: Event Management to Software Engineering
September 18, 2024

“This prorgram offered exactly what I needed to streamline my learning and prepare me for the ever-evolving tech world.”

Andrew Smit: Band Director to Software Engineer
Andrew Smit: Band Director to Software Engineer
September 18, 2024

"You have to trust the process. A little bit every day goes a long way, and before you know it, those little instances add up to something big."

Navigating Social Media Security: Protecting a Business Against Cyber Risks
Navigating Social Media Security: Protecting a Business Against Cyber Risks
May 30, 2024

Social media attacks are on the rise. Learn best practices for protecting a business (and a business’ employees) from bad actors.

Why a Cybersecurity Career Change Might be the Perfect Move
Why a Cybersecurity Career Change Might be the Perfect Move
May 30, 2024

Cybersecurity is an evolving industry with evolving threats. A diverse body of employees in the field is crucial to identifying and tackling threats posed to a global digital infrastructure.

How Much Do Cybersecurity Jobs Pay?
How Much Do Cybersecurity Jobs Pay?
May 30, 2024

The cybersecurity industry is experiencing rapid growth, as businesses place greater emphasis on safeguarding their data. However, with numerous enticing career opportunities to choose from, how do you determine the most suitable path for you, and what level of salary can you anticipate?

What is the difference between a data analyst and a data scientist?
What is the difference between a data analyst and a data scientist?
May 30, 2024

While data analyst and data scientist roles attract similar types of creative and logical people, their roles do have stark differences. Here’s our breakdown of the lines between these often mixed up roles.

What is Artificial Intelligence?
What is Artificial Intelligence?
May 30, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered “what is artificial intelligence?” or googled “was Skynet AI?”, this article is here to answer your questions.

How Much Math Do You Need to Become a Data Scientist?
How Much Math Do You Need to Become a Data Scientist?
May 30, 2024

While data science is built on top of a lot of math, the amount of math required to become a practicing data scientist may be less than you think.

What Programming Language Should I Learn First?
What Programming Language Should I Learn First?
May 30, 2024

If you’re beginning a path to a career in software engineering, you may be asking yourself “which coding language should I learn first”? Look no further, here’s our guide to the top four recommended programming languages.

7 Jobs You Can Get Knowing Python
7 Jobs You Can Get Knowing Python
May 30, 2024

For fledgling developers, Python is often one of the first programming languages they learn. Here are 7 jobs you could land by learning this versatile and easy-to-learn language.

Your Software Engineering Roadmap: Climbing the Career Ladder
Your Software Engineering Roadmap: Climbing the Career Ladder
May 30, 2024

If you’ve decided a software engineering career is for you, here’s your software engineering roadmap and guide to climbing the career ladder.

Mental health in the VFX and video game industries
Mental health in the VFX and video game industries
May 30, 2024

The VFX and video game industries are known for their creativity, dynamism, and enjoyment. Nevertheless, like any profession, they entail pressures and stresses. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, the demands of working in visual effects can be particularly intense, especially during crunch time, potentially affecting your mental well-being.

How video games are made: the game development process
How video games are made: the game development process
May 30, 2024

Curious about how video games are created? This article explains the video game development process, focusing on the 'pipeline'—the industry term for the step-by-step procedure of building a game from the ground up.

What is the difference between game art and game design?
What is the difference between game art and game design?
May 30, 2024

The primary creative roles in game development are the artist and the designer. But what distinguishes game art from game design? We explore these differences to help you identify which career path aligns with your interests and skills.

Small vs. large VFX studios — which one should I work for?
Small vs. large VFX studios — which one should I work for?
May 29, 2024

In the VFX industry, you'll find a variety of studios, ranging from large to small. Each presents unique opportunities for emerging artists. How do you choose between aiming for the renowned big studios or the smaller ones that might offer more creative freedom?

How to become a video game designer
How to become a video game designer
May 29, 2024

Imagine creating the games you love to play! Designing video games is a demanding but highly rewarding career that requires dedication, talent, and a specific set of skills. In this article, we explore the exciting field of video game design and offer expert advice on how to break into this dynamic industry.

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