Learn more about your life as a participant in our bootcamp programs

  1. 100% online, so you can learn on your own schedule –– no need to quit your job, or put your life on hold to attend scheduled, in-person classes. Learn on your own time, right from the comfort of your home. 

  2. Project-based, so you graduate with a job-ready portfolio –– while covering theoretical concepts, you will build real-world projects that you can speak about in job interviews. 

  3. Personalized learning support –– making a career change is hard. Our support team (which includes a mentor, student success manager and career coach) will help you define your path, get unblocked and meet your learning goals.

Ace the job hunt and land your dream role

Our optional career resources are designed to help you create a tailored job search strategy based on your background and goals. 

Your personal career coach will be with you every step of the way, offering feedback and providing personalized tips based on your goals.

  • Learn how to craft a resume that stands out from the pack.

  • Evaluate companies and roles which are the best fit for you.

  • Sharpen your interviewing skills with mock interviews.

  • Negotiate the best possible salary for yourself.

Work with an expert in your corner

We recruit the best of the best to support your career journey.  Our mentors go through a rigorous application process that tests for both technical expertise and a passion for teaching, so you're set up for success.

We select only 1 in 12 mentor applicants. Our hiring process includes: 

  1. Screen for technical expertise -- we look for professional and educational qualifications and evidence of technical competence through portfolios and published work. 

  2. Video interview -- those who make it through the technical review are put through a video interview. Here we assess empathy, communication skills and passion for their field. 

  3. Guidance and training -- mentors who make it through the video interview are provided with resources to enhance their mentorship skills.

The Value of Mentorship

Meet our mentors

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Peter Nsaka
Software Engineer
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Angelo Lo Presti
Sr Product, UI/UX Designer
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Skye Nguyen
Sr Software Engineer
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Meg Clayton
Sr UX Designer

Career support from start to beyond finish

Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education (OPCE) online bootcamps include optional career curriculum as well as a personal career counselor that is available to you. Whether your goal is to switch careers or to upskill in your current role, there are many strategies that a career coach can help you refine. 

  • Create a job search plan and evaluate which positions or businesses are the best fit for you.

  • Improve your resume to distinguish yourself from other applicants.

  • Complete mock interviews.

  • Negotiate the best compensation package.

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