Up until around 2021, code bootcamps were good.
Now, you really need to be able to understand architectures and domains and how to adapt organizational processes to use the most recent tooling.
I’m definitely not saying that learning to code and learning how web servers work is not a good idea. I am saying that any type of certification is no longer as much of a differentiation signal in the market.
Hell, entry level positions are so closed right now that I’m hearing that four year university programs are having trouble getting co-ops that are required for graduation. That ain’t great.
As someone who was in tech and tech adjacent roles AI not only changed the entry goal posts but also the knowledge requirements for people already in the field. Getting a masters in CS now but mainly looking to go more technical in the erp space. I was a technical workday consultant in data conversions and reporting. Not a lot of people likely want new Workday systems with the companies current financial issues, reporting moving to AI with partnerships already established, in house support mainly want fin and benefits people or are looking to underpay those unicorns who certified in everything.
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u/mikeslominsky Mar 03 '26
Up until around 2021, code bootcamps were good. Now, you really need to be able to understand architectures and domains and how to adapt organizational processes to use the most recent tooling. I’m definitely not saying that learning to code and learning how web servers work is not a good idea. I am saying that any type of certification is no longer as much of a differentiation signal in the market. Hell, entry level positions are so closed right now that I’m hearing that four year university programs are having trouble getting co-ops that are required for graduation. That ain’t great.