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Introducing Flatiron’s Work-Integrated Immersive Programs: Training Inside Change

Introducing Flatiron’s Work-Integrated Immersive Programs: Training Inside Change

Flatiron’s new Work-Integrated Immersive programs are designed for students who want a high-bar path into building products. Our Immersive students learn through structured coursework and support while also working with an employer as a paid apprentice. The result is verified experience in shipping deliverables, collaborating in real workflows, taking feedback, and building the professional confidence

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Work-Integrated Learning: The Next Era of Tech Education

Work-Integrated Learning: The Next Era of Tech Education

For more than a decade, coding bootcamps have opened the door to careers in technology for people who might never have imagined themselves working in the field. Flatiron School was part of that first wave. In the early 2010s, coding bootcamps emerged to solve two problems at once: companies needed more engineers than universities were

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Coding for Beginners: Intro to Git and GitHub

Whether you’re just starting your coding journey or looking to understand version control, Git and GitHub are essential tools you’ll encounter in your development career. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of Git and GitHub, drawing on insights from our workshop with Laura Berge, a curriculum writer for software engineering at Flatiron School.

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Meet the Mentor // Cass Rogers

Welcome to the eleventh episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes

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Cybersecurity for Beginners: Setting up a Virtual Lab

If you’re interested in getting hands-on with cybersecurity, setting up your virtual lab is a great place to start. Virtual machines (VMs) provide a safe, sandboxed environment for you to tinker, test, and try your hand at new skills without fear of damaging your system. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of

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Flatiron School Announces Strategic Partnership with Taitan Global in Saudi Arabia

When Flatiron School expands internationally, we do so through selective partnerships with organizations that bring deep regional credibility, execution capability, and a shared commitment to building real technical capacity inside institutions. Today, we’re excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Taitan Global, a Saudi-based AI strategy and implementation firm. Through this exclusive partnership, Flatiron

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Why You Need a Mentor More Than You Need a Degree

If you’re considering a career in tech, you’ve probably heard a lot of opinions about what you “must” do first. Go back to school. Get a four-year degree. Add more credentials to your résumé. But for many career changers, the single most powerful unlock is not another line on a transcript. It is a real

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Intro to Data Science: Understanding CRISP-DM

Starting a journey in data science can feel like navigating a vast, uncharted territory. With so much data available across every industry, from healthcare to finance, how do professionals transform raw information into valuable insights? The answer lies in having a structured, reliable process. One of the most trusted frameworks in the industry is CRISP-DM.

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Meet the Mentor // Tiffany Stokley

Welcome to the tenth episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes

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2025 Year-in-Review: Milestones, Top Content, and More

2025 was a big year in tech education. At Flatiron School, we made meaningful improvements to how learners build skills, connect with mentors, and prepare for the job market. Here’s what changed across our programs, the content you loved most, voices from recent graduates, and more. Milestones University Partnerships Launch: This summer, we expanded our

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Intro to Malware Analysis for Cybersecurity

In the world of cybersecurity, understanding your adversary is the first step toward building a strong defense. Malicious software, or malware, is one of the most common weapons used by attackers to disrupt systems, steal information, and cause widespread damage. For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, learning how to dissect and understand these threats is a critical

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Coding for Beginners: Intro to APIs Using Javascript

If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite weather app gets up-to-the-minute forecasts or how a travel site pulls flight information from hundreds of airlines at once, the answer is APIs. For aspiring developers, understanding how to work with APIs is a fundamental skill that unlocks the ability to build dynamic, data-driven applications. It’s your key

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Meet the Mentor // Frances Cue

Welcome to the ninth episode in our “Meet the Mentor” series where we get to know Flatiron School mentors in an interview-style conversation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these stories are packed with practical advice, encouragement, and insights to help you navigate your own path in tech. Each article includes

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Which Tech Career Fits You? How to Choose the Right Path

A growing number of people are reimagining their futures and finding their next chapter in tech. Many individuals from non-tech backgrounds are discovering that transferable skills such as communication, problem-solving, and creativity translate naturally into technical roles. The real challenge is not deciding whether to make the switch, but choosing the tech career that aligns

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