This Mother's Day, we're reflecting on the incredible women in tech. We are inspired by the talented women who have either gone through our boot camp programs, lead our classes as instructors, or support our students as teaching assistants or support staff. Thank you for making an impact on our future as you help to advance the technology industry! Watch…
Austin Sharman: Is A Coding Boot Camp Worth It?
Watch student video! My name is Austin. I recently graduated from the full-stack developer bootcamp at UCF and I just want to talk a little bit about what my experience with that was like and if I would recommend that boot camp. [0:16] So, would I recommend a boot camp to someone? Yes, I would.…
From School Teacher to Disney Developer: Marie Nabors Finds Her Dream Career Path
Marie Nabors loved teaching at her two daughters’ private school. But after the bills were paid each month, there wasn’t much money left over. And things like vacations or new cars were out of the question. Even making ends meet was questionable at times. “The financial struggle was taking a toll on my family. We just…
A Fresh Start Coding at Florida Blue
Edna Jonsson is an alumna of the first UCF Coding Boot Camp. After experiencing a life-changing event, Edna decided she was going to dive into coding and do whatever it took to get a job. Edna shared her experience in the boot camp and how she has found success as a web developer. What were you…
Student Spotlight: From Teacher to Student to Full Stack Web Developer
From Teacher to Student to Full Stack Web Developer, Benjamin Griffith is a man of many talents. Griffith is a graduate of UCF Coding Boot Camp and he is now working as a solutions developer at Deloitte. Check out his story below. What were you doing before you signed up for UCF Coding Boot Camp? I was…
4 Ways To Make Money…With Coding
Whether you’re a self-starter or a goal-getter, we all have to pay the bills. If you’re thinking about learning to code to expand your job options in the development field and you’re just not sure how you can advance your salary, then read on. Coding takes seriously hard work and it’s something you should pursue…
FAQs: Coding Boot Camps
Coding boot camps are on the rise, and we see new ones appearing now more than ever. Since they’re relatively new to the educational scene, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions for anything you might be curious about. Q: What exactly is a coding boot camp? A: A coding boot camp…
7 Books Every Coder Should Read
Who said learning to code had to be all work and no play? Check out this list of seven must-read books that put a fun spin on learning and understanding the world of code. Code Simplicity by Max Kanat-Alexander Code Simplicity is a great book for junior and advanced programmers alike. This useful resource…
Why Everyone Should Learn HTML and CSS
Regardless of what your job is, or what you want your job to be, we’ve got a few reasons why you should learn HTML and CSS. These powerful coding languages are not only helpful to web developers, and you just might find yourself in a position where you may need them in a professional setting,…