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Cyber Bootcamp Student Project: How to Use OSINT Tools
Cybersecurity Bootcamp students learn by doing throughout the project-based curriculum. Watch an example of a completed cybersecurity bootcamp capstone project about open-source intelligence tools.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Bootcamp Student Projects: Mitigating Cyberthreats
Cybersecurity bootcamp students complete a Capstone Project to demonstrate what they’ve learned and offer real-world solutions to potential cyberattacks. Watch a few cybersecurity projects completed and presented by bootcamp students.
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About Tech Bootcamp
Why Summer is a Great Season for Tech Bootcamp Training
Don't let summer just be about relaxation; it's also an incredible opportunity for rapid professional growth. Seize your summer advantage by joining a tech bootcamp to gain in-demand skills, accelerate your career growth, and position yourself for success by fall.
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Cybersecurity
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Pursue a Cyber Career
Although he enrolled with limited tech experience and skills, Virginia Tech Cybersecurity Bootcamp graduate Kelly Johnson is now confident in his job readiness. Follow his journey.
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Job & Career Advice
How Bootcamp Alum Austin Cox Landed a Software Engineering Role
A graduate of the Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp, Austin Cox, emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining the right support system to foster growth throughout your career.
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Success Stories
How a Cybersecurity Bootcamp Graduate Turned Passion Into Technical Prowess
Thanks to the bootcamp’s rigorous pace, industry-simulated scenarios training, and built-in career success support, it wasn’t long before Xenisha Hawkins went from beginner to career-ready cybersecurity bootcamp graduate. This is her story.
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Cybersecurity
From Beginner to Cybersecurity Analyst: Kennedy Arnold's Journey with Virginia Tech
Kennedy Arnold is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Cybersecurity Bootcamp who successfully transitioned from beginner to job-ready Cybersecurity professional. Here's her journey of achieving career success through the bootcamp.
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Success Stories
Building a Foundation in Tech: Michael Woodard's Experience at Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp
Discover the journey of our alumnus, Michael Woodard, seeking a structured and comprehensive learning environment to improve his skills and prepare him for a tech career.
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Job & Career Advice
6 Tips for Creating an Effective Study Space
As educators, we know there are many factors that contribute to academic performance, like teaching style, class size, and managing other obligations. While all of these things undoubtedly play an essential role in academic success, one factor students often overlook is their study environment.
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Web Development
Coding vs. Programming: Skill Requirements and Career Opportunities
A comparison of coding vs. programming roles uncovers similarities and differences in skills and career opportunities.
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Web Development
A Guide to Test-Driven Development
While many organizations have struggled to find the right balance between quality and speed, test-driven development (TDD) has emerged as a methodology that may be able to accomplish both. Read on to gain a deeper understanding of TDD and how it benefits software development.
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Job & Career Advice
Breaking Up with Your Career: How to Change Careers With Confidence
From minimal growth opportunities to a lack of fulfillment, many people reach a point in their current career where it no longer aligns with their needs or aspirations. In this blog, we’ll help you identify whether it’s time to break up with your career and provide tips for how to change careers successfully.
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