University of Illinois Chicago Tech Bootcamps Blog

We explored the most common phishing lures in each U.S. state, as well as the most commonly impersonated organizations in digital scams.

While summer is notorious for being a slow time in the professional world, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. If you’re trying to get promoted, craving a career change, or just seeking professional development, summer can be the perfect time to invest in your career.

Learner Experience Manager John Espiritu explains the value of instructional support, which is available to all bootcamp students.

Start automating, ideating, and creating with our guide to the top digital generative AI tools in 2025.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp students learn by doing throughout the project-based curriculum. Watch an example of a completed cybersecurity bootcamp capstone project about open-source intelligence tools.

Cybersecurity bootcamp students complete a Capstone Project to demonstrate what they’ve learned and offer real-world solutions to potential cyberattacks. Watch a few cybersecurity projects completed and presented by bootcamp students.

Don't let summer just be about relaxation; it's also an incredible opportunity for rapid professional growth. Seize your summer advantage by joining a tech bootcamp to gain in-demand skills, accelerate your career growth, and position yourself for success by fall.

As educators, we know there are many factors that contribute to academic performance, like teaching style, class size, and managing other obligations. While all of these things undoubtedly play an essential role in academic success, one factor students often overlook is their study environment.

Learn how a dedicated learner, even as a beginner, can secure the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently prepare for a cybersecurity career.

A comparison of coding vs. programming roles uncovers similarities and differences in skills and career opportunities.

Thinking about a career in coding? Explore eight options for fast-growing careers in which you can write code for websites, software, products, and data analysis.

While many organizations have struggled to find the right balance between quality and speed, test-driven development (TDD) has emerged as a methodology that may be able to accomplish both. Read on to gain a deeper understanding of TDD and how it benefits software development.