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AI & Machine Learning
Continuous Learning and Growing Career Opportunities with the AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp
Juan Pablo Gomez-Pineiro is a Control Systems Engineer who wanted to continue learning and gain new in-demand AI and machine learning skills. Watch the video to see how Juan Pablo used knowledge he gained in bootcamp for new artificial initiatives at work.
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Job & Career Advice
What Every Job Seeker Should Have on Their New Career Wishlist This Holiday Season
The holiday season offers many people the chance to reflect on the past and the possibilities yet to come. This is also a great time to start looking for a job if you are considering a career change. But, before you start gifting employers your resume, ho-ho-hold on, and make a list of what you want from a position or company.
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AI & Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning Capstone Project Overview
Watch AI & machine learning instructor, Janet Flores, discusses a capstone project example that involves creating a recommender system.
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AI & Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning Bootcamp Student Project: Autonomous Driving Vehicles
Learning AI and machine learning through real-world projects is essential to solidify understanding and gain practical experience. Watch one capstone project example from an AI & Machine Learning bootcamp graduate that focuses on autonomous driving vehicle accidents and object detection.
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Data Analytics
What Does a Data Analyst Do? Job Types, Training, and Salary
With responsibilities ranging from setting up an analytics system to providing insights based on the data you collect, here’s everything you need to know about data analysts.
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Job & Career Advice
5 Ways to Care For Your Mental Health While Job Searching
Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first job or a seasoned professional ready to make a change, it’s critical to prioritize your mental health while job hunting. Read on to learn a few tips on caring for your mental health while searching for your next role.
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Pair Programming: Your Guide to Collaborative Coding Success
In this guide, we'll dive deep into how pair programming works, uncovering how it can boost code quality, fuel your learning curve, and unlock the power of teamwork.
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Job & Career Advice
What to Look For In a Remote Job
When you think of a remote job or career, you might be envisioning video calls in casual attire, the ability to work from different locations, or escaping your morning commute.
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How a Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp Grad Landed a Role with Capital One
Discover how the Virginia Tech Coding Bootcamp helped this grad land a role with Capital One.
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Mission Driven
Indigenous American Innovators Who Broke Down Barriers in Tech
Indigenous Americans are historically underrepresented in the tech workforce. Here are four Indigenous Americans who broke down barriers in tech and made major contributions to the tech industry.
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Cybersecurity
10 Common Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
As instances of cyber attacks grow and evolve it’s difficult to know which data is at risk. This uncertainty stems from a lack of context, which can be remedied through a basic understanding of proven cybersecurity protective measures.
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Cybersecurity
How to Turn Soft Skills Into a Cybersecurity Job
Soft skills are becoming increasingly valuable in cybersecurity jobs, along with education from skills-based tech bootcamps and industry certifications. Learn how to leverage transferable and soft skills into cybersecurity roles.
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