The Decline of Boot Camps: Alternative Credentials: What It Means
The Decline of Boot Camps: Alternative Credentials: What It MeansCoding boot camps were once considered a near-transformative pathway to lucrative tech careers. How cool are they nowadays, given the fast-changing tech environment? We'll look at the rise and fall of these once-popular programs.The Golden Era of Boot CampsHowever, the coding boot camp entered the 2010s as an instant cheap alternative to the regular college degree. Why Boot Camps Thrived: Cost: The programs ranged from $5,000 to $20,000.Efficiency: They would graduate in months.Opportunity: Graduates get jobs as entry-level coders in tech companies.Criticism of inflated job placement claims and tall tales didn't stop the allure of these intensive programs from creating more than 100 boot camp providers in the marketplace by the end of the decade.Why Are Boot Camps Closing?Several factors have contributed to the waning popularity of coding boot camps:Market Saturation: Not […]
