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February 9th, 2023
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Coding: The importance of education
Its National Coding Week, a volunteer-led annual project that began in 2014. It is a platform to showcase the impact coding has, whether commercially or in a community. It provides an opportunity to draw attention to the issues affecting the take up of this career within future generations. With half of the companies across Europe struggling to fill technical roles, companies are worried about the impact of the skills gap in the future.
Research shows that 60% of businesses believe their reliance on digital skills will increase over the next 5 years, therefore it is important to grow digital skills sets, especially those of the next working generation. Digital skills are crucial for the future of the economy.
Improving this skill set will help, not only the economy, but also help drive growth and productivity across all industries. Research carried out by the Learning & Work Institute states that 88% of young people say that their digital skills will be essential for their career. The younger generation have grown up surrounded by evolving technology, encouraging them to develop their skills will depend on how appealing the education routes are.
Coding is a highly sought-after skill and innovations in this sector will have a huge impact on how a developer works in the future. With coding remaining critical for businesses, there is a real need for continuous learning for coding and this is where bootcamps can help.
The popularity of coding and data science boot camps is rapidly growing as an alternative route into the working world, instead of attending university. There are government back schemes to help train more digital talent in order to fulfil this demand.
What are the benefits of Coding Boot Camps v’s Other routes
Real applications
Within these boot camps many of the projects you work on having a real commercial aspect to them, the skills you learn from this will be easily transferred into the working world and a lot of the time you will be working on projects for organisations and acting as a consultant. This also helps you build strong relationships with companies that might be hiring.
Intensive
Everyone has different learning styles which is why the university route may work for some while boot camps work for others. Coding boot camps are very intensive on time and work. As these courses are much shorter than traditional education more teaching has to be given in a shorter space of time. Dedication and hard work is needed to complete the course but once completed this can show employers your strong work ethic.
Up-to-date skills
As these boot camps generally work in line with organisations the skills you are being taught and the tools you will be using will currently be in demand within the industry. You will be learning up-to-date skills which means you can be in touch with what the industry needs and will have the skills that organisations are looking for.
Intensive
Everyone has different learning styles which is why the university route may work for some while boot camps work for others. Coding boot camps are very intensive on time and work. As these courses are much shorter than traditional education more teaching has to be given in a shorter space of time. Dedication and hard work is needed to complete the course but once completed this can show employers your strong work ethic.
Industry experience
As with the above points, you will be getting real hands-on industry experience. Many of the teachers work, or have previously worked, in the industry and know what it takes to be successful. You can gain a real insight into the industry and gain real-life knowledge and experience.
While coding and data science boot camps may not be for everyone, if you have the dedication and hard work to complete one there are definitely plenty of benefits. As the number of boot camp graduates continue to rise employers will continue to see the benefits.
Want to know where to start?
Here is a great way to take part in activities and build confidence in this area of expertise https://codingweek.org/
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