BOOTCAMP

PREP

HOW DO I GET READY FOR BOOTCAMP?

You can prepare but let our instructors set your foundation.

The thought of being accepted into a bootcamp is exciting and the fully immersive experience will put you to the test. MAX Bootcamps are accelerated full-stack coding bootcamps that make the most of every minute of your time. If you’re registered for a MAX Bootcamp, or considering a coding bootcamp, our Bootcamp Prep page is the perfect resource to take coding for a spin and begin getting down some of the lingo.

Our instructors encourage our students to take a closer look at coding. This encouragement comes with a small condition. Begin your journey into coding but let our instructors set the foundation of your code skill building. Your instructor can save you time and help guide you down the correct path of coding in field relevant methodologies.

Here are some recommended coding resources you can use to begin your relationship with coding. Let’s start with some basics.

LEARN THE LINGO – VOCABULARY GLOSSARY | CODE.ORG>>

PROGRAMMING BASICS | PBS CRASH COURSE>>

COMPLETE CODING VIDEOS | YOUTUBE>>

WHAT IS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT? | YOUTUBE>>

YOU SHOULD TRY CODING

Get a feel for what coding is like and take it for a spin.

First, we’d like to give you the reality of what it’s like to be a software developer today. The developers of today work in teams and you’re expected to deliver more than lines of code. The lines of code you produce are important and you’ll spend a great deal of time perfecting your craft in our bootcamp. Our career advisors will work with you to develop your professional and soft skills to impress our hiring partners.

Like everyone else, we love free. Here are some free resources that can give you a feel for coding. If you are considering coding and give it a try, don’t stop there, talk to our Bootcamp Success Specialist and get connected with one of our instructors. You can ask them questions and share your first experience writing code. They might even give you some veteran coder secrets.

I’m interested but I’m not sure I’d like it. Slow and methodical start.
FREECODECAMP.ORG>>

Video instructions at all levels. Certification included for a small fee.
EDX.ORG>>

Easy starter. Web-based interface that works at your pace.
CODEACADEMY.COM>>

Some basic knowledge required. Real coding problems given to solve.
HACKERRANK.COM>>

GET “NEXT-LEVEL” PROFESSIONAL READY

Our Coding & Career Bootcamp goes beyond the technology and focuses on your professional development. Nailing that job interview means having an emotional intelligence that sets you above the competition. Our career advisors will be taking you through emotional intelligence training and skill development. Of course, we cover resume writing and mastering interviews but you may be introduced to new professional development strategies. We’d like for you to get familiar with them here:

Start looking at LinkedIn as a way to build your personal brand.
LINKEDIN.COM/PERSONAL BRAND>>

Know your strengths and how they interact with the strengths of others.
GALLUP.COM>>

Your Scrum.org certification test cost is included in your MAX bootcamp tuition. What is a Scrum Master?
SCRUM.ORG>>

GET TO KNOW THE CAPSTONE.

Day one of your bootcamp we’ll get you started on your Bootcamp Capstone project. Every line of code you make will be compiled into a functional business process software. You’ll show employers you have skills relevant to their company goals and talent development. Each student has their own relationship with their capstone project.

We’re challenged to find the words to describe the experience of building your first functional software. Anthony Price, MAX Bootcamp Alumni, does the best he can in his capstone project inside look. Anthony graciously put togther a video that would help you understand the experience of the capstone project.

WATCH ANTHONY’S CAPSTONE INSIDE LOOK>>

Greg Doud

Senior Instructor

“I love coding. I want you to love it too.”

Joshua Cottrell

Senior Instructor

“Anyone can do this. If you’re dedicated you can do it.”

Hey there, we’re here for you!

HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

Bootcamp Prep >>Funding Resources >>

Veteran Funding>>Blog >>

Career Training >>Scholarships >>

Sean Fetzner, Sr. Softwear Engineer, Thomson Reuters

Sean Fetzner, Sr. Software Engineer, Thomson Reuters

I just wanted to let you know that I passed my PSD I assessment with a 95%! Your course really helped me get a better understanding of what makes a developer successful and effective in Scrum. So thank you again for the training and best wishes.

Brad Blackmore, Business Intelligence Analyst, Cincinnati Children's Hospital

I am excited to implement something I learned about at MAX. By using delay validation in our SSRS packages, we can save a large amount of time and space by building objects on the fly. Thanks for this tip!

Application Development Manager, Manufacturing Industry

Like every other one of your classes that I have been part of, I really enjoyed the sessions.

This time I got really re-grounded on the core principles of Scrum and have several action items to act upon. Thanks to you, I now have 7 other PSM's to collaborate with because all 8 of us passed our Professional Scrum Certification!

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