Multibillion-dollar companies in various industries today are integrating blockchain technology for faster and more efficient transactions, supply chain management, and information security. Web3, the next Internet era, aims to give back control to digital users over their data and privacy, essentially cutting out the middleman. As Web3 starts to take hold of the digital space,…

Despite the volatility in the tech industry, Web3 continues to advance as it brings us to the next phase of the Internet. Businesses are starting to leverage blockchain-based technology to stay competitive. Case in point, research by Gartner shows that the cryptocurrency market has ballooned to $2 trillion. But what exactly is Web3, and how…

Launched in 2012, coding school Galvanize has attracted and trained thousands of learners hoping to start software engineering careers. Their graduates have been hired by companies including Asana, Apple, HubSpot, and USAA. As we welcome 2023, the narrative has not changed, with coding bootcamps propelling ahead in the edtech space. If you’re an aspiring software…

A computer science degree was traditionally perceived as the only way to break into the tech industry. Those without access to a university education due to financial hurdles had to settle for practical jobs to make ends meet. That’s no longer the case, thanks to bootcamps and education companies offering learn-in-a-sprint tech programs. That said,…

Learning tech skills has become one of the great equalizers of our time. Nearly anyone can learn tech skills. And with the abundance of tech education programs offered both online and offline, more and more will be ready to further their career prospects and take on the new jobs of tomorrow. But while this is…

Despite concerns of a looming recession, opportunities for technologists remain abundant. That means that for career starters and shifters attempting to reskill into the tech industry, career services are more critical than ever. Think about it: starting strong in an entirely new and complex industry such as tech takes more than just finding an education…

With the abundance of online resources and learning platforms, it’s become easier to learn tech skills for free. The downside is that self-learning requires a lot of effort, time, and patience, as free courses usually lack the structure needed to learn efficiently. Not to mention, most of them only cover the fundamentals and don’t dive…

Thanks to technology, information is now at our fingertips. Educating ourselves can be as simple as searching a topic on Google. There are even tons of free and paid courses on MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to choose from, like Coursera or Udemy. However, while others may still prefer the immersive approach of universities, not…

Kuzzat Altay’s journey into tech is extraordinary. “I was arrested while attending my first year in medical school in Urumqi because I am related to Rebiya Kadeer, a prominent ethnic Uyghur human rights activist in China. I had to leave the country and escape to Turkey,” he says. He eventually found his way to the…

If you’re looking to break into the tech industry in a sprint, then a coding bootcamp can serve as an excellent starting point. In recent years, coding bootcamps—or short-term and intensive skills training programs—have become game changers for aspiring software engineers. Instead of having to commit to a four-year degree program, professionals can now reskill…

Teachers are often considered second parents to students, given their significant role in honing students’ values, skills, and knowledge. This belief has expanded quite a bit, particularly in nontraditional venues like bootcamps. According to Lighthouse Labs Director of Education Delivery Nakia Myers, it takes a village to get through a bootcamp. Indeed, participating in a…

The Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, the Great Realization, or the Great Rethink—however way you call it, there’s no denying that thousands of workers (perhaps even you) are now re-examining what they want in both their careers and employers. According to Zippia, one in three American workers aged 18 to 39 has considered switching careers…

The future seems bleak, with news of a recession looming across the globe. Thousands of people find their careers put on hold, begging the question, “Is there a recession-proof career one can pursue?” The short answer is that while no career is entirely recession-proof, tech roles have consistently fared better than others despite economic challenges.…

As data becomes the new “oil” of the digital era, organizations are making it their top priority to protect this valuable asset. Today, cyber security sits firmly on the meeting agendas of companies and governments amid the rising number of cyber attacks. This heightened urgency for cyber security has created vast opportunities for those aspiring…

Hack Reactor by Galvanize programs rank among the top bootcamp choices for both tech novices and those with intermediate coding skills, with software engineering programs specifically designed for each audience. Thanks to the concerted effort of people working behind the scenes—from instructors to support staff—thousands of alumni have been able to shift to the tech…

If you’re on the hunt for a trusty bootcamp in Canada, chances are you may have already come across Lighthouse Labs. Recognizing the tech industry’s need for skilled professionals, Lighthouse Labs remains steadfast in delivering programs that transform learners into job-ready web developers, data scientists, data analysts, and cyber security professionals. Lighthouse Labs has shown…

Traditionally, software developers and IT operations teams had specific metrics and objectives they had to meet—separately. As a result, their goals were sometimes unaligned, with their outcomes clashing. This made it challenging for organizations to deliver digital products and services with agility, scale, and reliability. Quickly updating or adding software features does not necessarily mean…

The past two years have been overwhelming for cyber security teams and organizations. Case in point, businesses in 2021 lost a total of $6 trillion due to unrelenting cyber attacks. And as digital transformation continues apace, data privacy and security threats are only expected to rise to staggering levels. As Ashley Mataya, Senior Manager for…

Nowadays, it seems impossible to go about your daily activities without using a mobile app or software. We rely on digital tools for just about anything, like entertainment, health, finances, and even managing our work. It makes one wonder how these tools run smoothly, considering the number of users on a system at any given…

Agile has set the standard on how work gets done, and this couldn’t have come at a better time as organizations adapt to a new normal. Primarily seen in software development, the Agile methodology has now spread across multiple businesses and functions like marketing, HR, sales, and finance. Why? Because the results are too good…

More professionals are entering the tech industry, particularly for positions like front end developer, UX (user experience) designer, and graphic designer. If you are one of these aspiring professionals, the good news is you can transition successfully into a tech career even without a related degree or work experience. One path you can take is…

Digital transformation has redefined how businesses operate. Suddenly, business leaders are adopting advanced digital tools and technologies, like Microsoft Business Applications, in a bid to modernize and embrace changes faster than expected. But while these tools are vital to digital transformation, they represent only half of the picture. Indeed, no matter how strategic and innovative…

Many aspiring career changers have fears and doubts when breaking into tech. Among others, some believe they lack the abilities to pursue meaningful and exciting careers in such a big and dominant industry. What if we told you you could gain the skills and knowledge to join a tech company as a developer or a…

Furthering your education is an excellent first step to a fulfilling career, but it does not necessarily guarantee career success. Hence, learners should be critical if they want to attain maximum return on investment. This is especially true for bootcamps that claim to launch careers in less time than traditional routes of enrolling in universities.…

The plight of immigrants from emerging countries in North America is not easy. Many immigrants are pushed to take low-paying jobs as they do not fit the bill or have the right credentials for high-paying roles. So take a college education, then, you say. The problem is that pursuing a college degree is not an…