Online learning, EdTech, coding bootcamps, university programs, professional development, certifications, and lifelong learning.
The certificate costs $150 and teaches you real tools. The $425 exam it prepares you for is the credential that actually gets you hired. Here's the full math on both.
Emily Nakamura·14 min read
EducationThe average bootcamp costs $13,584. Graduates earn $70,698 at their first tech job. The placement rate is 79%, not 93%.
Emily Nakamura·8 min read
EducationA credential that costs $150 to $300, takes three to six months, and connects you to 150+ employers. 75% report a positive career outcome. What's the catch?
Emily Nakamura·11 min read
EducationHarvard CS50 has given 7 million people a free Ivy League certificate. Your library card unlocks 470+ hours of LinkedIn Learning. Here's what's genuinely free and what's a bait-and-switch.
Emily Nakamura·13 min read
EducationThere are roughly 1.7 million private scholarships in the United States worth over $7.1 billion combined. The average first-time undergraduate receives $15,750 in financial aid annually.
Emily Nakamura·8 min read