DigitalCrafts Blog
The DigitalCrafts blog shares ideas, information and tips aimed at helping you get ahead personally and professionally, with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
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7 Tools To Help You Level Up Your UX Design Skills
There are many reasons why you may want to consider pursuing a career path in UX design. High on the list of those reasons may be the fact that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Published: June 25, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
How To Prepare for a Tech Interview
Get the job with these interview prep tips. We cover the research you should do, answers to common questions and the things you should ask your interviewer.
Published: June 23, 2022 Readtime: 6 Minutes -
Am I Too Old to Learn to Code?
Many students wonder if they're too old to learn to code. Of course not! In fact, you'll bring skills to the table that your less experienced colleagues may not have.
Published: June 17, 2022 Readtime: 4 Minutes -
How DC’s Intro Courses Help You Prepare for Your Bootcamp
The Intro Courses are free of charge and designed to help you gain a better understanding of your bootcamp, as well as the career paths that best align with your educational goals.
Published: June 14, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Greg Kipper, Cybersecurity
Greg Kipper started his career in cybersecurity more than 25 years ago working in military intelligence in the U.S. Army. It was there that he discovered his love for technology and how critical it is to our safety and security.
Published: May 17, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Macs Vs PCs Choosing For Your Bootcamp
Deciding on a Mac or PC for your bootcamp is dependent on a number of factors that go beyond personal preference. While individual software and other equipment requirements are included in the syllabus for each bootcamp, the type of computer you choose hinges on a number of factors.
Published: May 06, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Traits of a Successful Bootcamp Student
Just like any other educational endeavor, learning in a bootcamp will be challenging, but it can help you grow your professional opportunities. With that said, here are some traits that make for successful bootcamp students.
Published: April 20, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Instructor Profile: Gareth Marchant, Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Gareth Marchant started his professional career as an electrical engineer making microcircuits for Motorola cell phones. This experience gave him a deep understanding of computers and was a key driver in his pivot to the IT field.
Published: April 04, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes -
Advice For Women In Tech
Did you know only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women? While women have made great strides in the fields of technology, there’s still a long way to go to achieve equity.
Published: March 31, 2022 Readtime: 3 Minutes -
Meet the Instructor: UX Design Bootcamp
Meet Brittany Bellanca, Instructor of the inaugural UX Design bootcamp, as she answers questions that pertain to her career, and provides helpful information to new incoming UX Design students.
Published: March 16, 2022 Readtime: 5 Minutes