## Considering a Bootcamp? Start Here.

Browse expert advice on coding bootcamps and building a tech career.

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[**The Tech Academy Alumni Spotlights**](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/the-tech-academy/index.html)

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[**Codesmith Alumni Spotlights**](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/codesmith/index.html)

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[**General Assembly Alumni Spotlights**](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/general-assembly/index.html)

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**Codesmith Alumni Spotlights**\
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Read what recent alumni from Codesmith have to say about their bootcamp programs in our latest series.](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/codesmith/index.html)

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**The Tech Academy Alumni Spotlights**\
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Read what alumni of The Tech Academy have to say about their experiences and how they've fared since graduation.](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/the-tech-academy/index.html)

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**CIRR and Bootcamps**\
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Learn about CIRR and how they help bootcamps regulate outcomes data](/content/blog/switchup-and-cirr/index.html)

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**Deferred Tuition and ISAs: A SwitchUp Guide**\
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Avoid upfront school costs with these deferred tuition and ISA bootcamp programs.](/content/blog/deferred-tuition-and-isas-a-switchup-guide/index.html)

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**General Assembly Alumni Spotlights**\
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Learn what recent alums think of their bootcamp experiences at General Assembly in our new alum spotlight series.](/content/blog/alumni-spotlight/general-assembly/index.html)

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**How To Pay for Your Coding Bootcamp**\
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Explore your bootcamp payment and financial aid options with our comprehensive guide](/content/blog/pay-for-your-coding-bootcamp/index.html)

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**New data shows which bootcamps have higher tech employment rates than The Ivy Leagues**\
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Our new study shows that bootcamps offer similar, if not higher, in-field employment rates than computer science degrees from well-known universities](/content/blog/coding-bootcamps-vs-cs-degrees-employment-rates/index.html)

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**Bootcamp Scholarship List**\
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Your guide to the best bootcamp scholarships and discounts.](/content/blog/bootcamp-scholarship-list/index.html)

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**Coding Bootcamp vs College: Which Will Help You Land the Most Prestigious Jobs in the Tech Industry?**\
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Data shows top bootcamps can offer similar job outcomes to popular computer science programs nationwide.](/content/blog/coding-bootcamps-vs-college-for-prestigious-tech-jobs/index.html)

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**Looking to Upskill During the Pandemic? Here’s What Bootcamp Grads Have to Say on COVID-19 Experience**\
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We asked tech bootcamp graduates how COVID-19 changed their bootcamp experience, including instructor support, the transition to online, and finding a job.](/content/blog/tech-bootcamps-during-covid-19/index.html)

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**Front End vs Back End Development: What Is the Difference?**\
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If you are confused about back end vs front end development, this guide breaks down the skills needed, career options, and salaries for each type of web development.](/content/blog/backend-vs-frontend/index.html)

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**A Guide to the Best Online Web Design Courses in 2020**\
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Discover online web design bootcamp prep courses, courses for beginners, courses that are free, and more. Learn web design today!](/content/blog/online-web-design-courses/index.html)

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