Frequently Asked Questions

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Our part-time Boot Camp is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement. The part-time schedule allows you to continue working while advancing your skills.
• Our full-time Boot Camp is immersive, with classes from morning to afternoon, Monday through Friday.

• The part-time Boot Camp can be completed in 6 months (24 weeks).
• The full-time Boot Camp can be completed in 3 months (12 weeks).

• The part-time Boot Camp is $14,495* and the full-time Boot Camp is $15,495*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Fee is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our learner’s career support and coaching, including portfolio reviews, resume assistance, and technical interview training. In addition, we offer participants experiential learning opportunities to strengthen their portfolio. Learn more about our career services.

• While some background knowledge is helpful, no experience is needed as long as you are dedicated and eager to learn. Our pre-course tutorials will help you prepare for our Boot Camp.

• We believe the main criterion for success in our Boot Camp is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning web development is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the Boot Camp their all in order to achieve life-changing results.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• Our Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective learner fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with admissions. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• No, the only requirement is that you be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

• We offer the flexibility of a part-time Boot Camp, allowing working professionals to study web development without leaving work, as well as an accelerated Boot Camp for those who wish to study full-time.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the New York market.
• Learners benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• This part-time Boot Camp requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week depending on experience in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered.
• Our full-time Boot Camp requires 20 hours of in-class time per week. In order to truly thrive in the Boot Camp, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20-30* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience).

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions team first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We offer early registration pricing and an interest-free payment plan for those who qualify.
• Please call our admissions team at (646) 870-1598 to get details on tuition fees and any available loans.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our learner portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Learners access the boot camp through an innovative blended online learning model. This model covers the exact same topics as the on-ground program and challenges individuals to produce the same high-quality work, in an innovative format that combines the flexibility of live online learning with the structure and real-time support of instructor-led Zoom sessions.
• You will work through the steps of a core project through a combination of videos, text-based readings, guided skill-based activities and interactive practice. This allows you to have the time and space to practice the foundational material at your own pace.

• Yes. This data analytics boot camp is designed for working adults, students and busy professionals, giving participants the advantage of flexibility with real-time learning.

• Our part-time online data analytics boot camp is $14,745.* Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Fee is subject to change

• Learners can complete the online boot camp in under six months (24 weeks).

• Yes. We offer all of our learners career support and coaching, including portfolio reviews, resume assistance and technical interview training. You will be supported by an entire team including a Learner Success Team and a Career Services team. Learn more about our career services.

• The online data analytics boot camp was designed to provide participants the same curriculum and learning outcomes.

• No programming or data analytics experience is required. It is recommended that applicants hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have at least two years of experience in business, management, finance, statistics, or a related field.

• Our part-time course requires 4 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 25–30+ hours to self-paced content per week in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• The online boot camp was designed to offer learners the same curriculum and learning outcomes, through convenient online classes. Both boot camps teach the same thing first and foremost — how to think like and become a data-driven professional.

• Yes. Learners will complete projects using real data sets from the worlds of finance, healthcare, government, social welfare and more. Participants will build a portfolio to demonstrate their data skills to solve real business problems.

• Learners may be concerned about being isolated and not having the right support network in place when learning online. As part of the Online Data Analytics Boot Camp, we’ve created a strong sense of community where you can engage and work with your peers to help each other overcome problems, as it’s likely you’ll be working through the curriculum at roughly the same pace. You will be able to engage with other particpants through a dedicated Slack channel. In addition to other participants, you will have a network of staff members to motivate and support you. These layers of support include teaching assistants, a Learer Success team and a Career Services team.

• Throughout your journey you will be supported by layers of support including a Learner Success Team, Instructors, Teaching Assistants and Career Services. These team members are dedicated to offering you the support you need to succeed in this online program and become job-ready.

• A reliable computer is required for this course. Either Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual-core processor. Microsoft Excel 2016 or later is also required.
• If you’re unsure if your device meets the requirements, please check with your admissions team first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop with the above-mentioned specifications and Microsoft Excel.

• Learners receive an Award of Completion from Columbia Engineering.
• Our unique online boot camp is designed for working adults, students and busy professionals, giving participants the advantage of flexibility.
• Learners benefit from professional development coursework to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
• Our curriculum is built based on in-demand technologies needed for the competitive data industry. You will have the opportunity to learn specialized skills such as Excel, Python, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS, API Interactions, SQL, Tableau, Fundamental Statistics, Machine Learning, R, Git/GitHub and more.

• Currently, Columbia alumni are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward fees. We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
• Please call our admissions team at $14,745 to get details on fees and any available loans.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Yes. Our part-time Boot Camp is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement.

• The part-time Boot Camp can be completed in 6 months (24 weeks).

• The cybersecurity boot camp is $15,495*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Fee is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our learner’s career support and coaching, including resume assistance, social media profile support, and technical interview training. In addition, we offer participants experiential learning opportunities to strengthen their skillset. Learn more about our career services.

• No experience is needed as long as you are dedicated and eager to learn. Our pre-course tutorials will help you prepare for our Boot Camp.

• We believe the main criterion for success in our Boot Camp is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning cybersecurity is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the Boot Camp their all in order to achieve life-changing results.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• Our Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective learner fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with admissions. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• We offer the flexibility of a part-time Boot Camp, allowing working professionals to study without leaving work.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the New York market.
• Learners benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• Our Boot Camp requires 10 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions team first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We offer early registration pricing and an interest-free payment plan for those who qualify.
• Please call our admissions team at $15,495 to get details on fees and any available loans.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our learner portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Yes. The boot camp was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers or change paths.

• The boot camp is part-time. Learners can complete it in 18 weeks.

• The digital marketing boot camp is $10,745*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Fee is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our learners career support and coaching as well as resume support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about our career services.

• No programming or marketing experience is required.

• We believe the main criterion for success in our Boot Camp is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning digital marketing is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the Boot Camp their all in order to achieve life-changing results.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• Our Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective learner fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with admissions. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• No, the only requirement is that you be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

• We offer a part-time boot camp that allows working professionals to study digital marketing without leaving their current job.
• Learners benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies needed for the ever-evolving marketing industry.

• Our Boot Camp requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions team first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We offer early registration pricing and an interest-free payment plan for those who qualify.
• Please call our admissions team at (646) 870-1598 to get details on fees and any available loans.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our learner portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Yes. The boot camp was designed for working professionals who are seeking to advance their current careers or change paths.

• The boot camp is part-time. You can complete it in under six months (24 weeks).

• The UX/UI boot camp is $14,495*. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those who qualify.

*Fee is subject to change

• Yes. We offer all of our learners career support and coaching as well as resume support, interview preparation, and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about our career services.

• No experience is required. While having some technical experience can help, our pre-course tutorials will get you up to speed to start learning on Day 1.

• We believe the main criterion for success in our Boot Camp is your passion and commitment to succeed. Learning UX/UI is difficult and requires hours of hard work, and we look for applicants who are determined and willing to give the Boot Camp their all in order to achieve life-changing results.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• Our Boot Camp has an application process and is not open enrollment. Once a prospective learner fills out the form or calls our admissions department, they will go through an initial phone interview with admissions. Applicants who are recommended to move forward will then take a critical thinking and problem-solving assessment.

• No, the only requirement is that you be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

• We offer a part-time boot camp that allows working professionals and learners to study UX/UI without leaving their current job.
• We put the learner experience first, using robust analytics to track the academic journey and ensure that we provide top-quality learning.
• You will benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• Our Boot Camp requires 10 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this course. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions team first and they will make sure you’re good to go.

• No, all that is needed for class is your laptop and the eagerness to learn.

• We offer early registration pricing and an interest-free payment plan for those who qualify.
• Please call our admissions team at $14,495 to get details on fees and any available loans.

• We’re so glad you asked. If you’re interested in partnering with our boot camp or accessing our learner portal, please fill out this form and a member of our career services team will get in touch with you.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.

• Classes begin quarterly. Please visit our schedule page for details.

• Yes. Our part-time Boot Camp is designed for working professionals who are actively pursuing a career change or advancement.

• Our part-time AI boot camp is $14,495. Scholarships and payment plans may be available for those who qualify.

• Learners can complete the online boot camp in under six months (24 weeks).

• Yes. We offer all of our learners career support and coaching, including portfolio reviews, resume assistance and technical interview training. You will be supported by an entire team including a Learner Success Team and a Career Services team. Learn more about our career services.

• No previous experience in data or programming is required, however, it is recommended that applicants hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of work experience in business, finance, statistics, management, or a related field.

• Our Boot Camp requires 9 hours of in-class time per week. In addition, you must be willing to dedicate a minimum of 20* hours to outside work per week (*depending on experience) in order to truly immerse yourself in the materials covered in class.

• No, applicants do not need to be Columbia students. This Boot Camp is offered through Columbia Engineering.

• We offer the flexibility of a part-time Boot Camp, allowing working professionals to study without leaving work.
• Our curriculum is built based on the most in-demand technologies specific to the New York market.
• Learners benefit from a robust set of professional development services to prepare them for success as they work to advance or change careers.

• Throughout your journey you will be supported by layers of support including a Learner Success Team, Instructors, Teaching Assistants and Career Services. These team members are dedicated to offering you the support you need to succeed in this online program and become job-ready.

• Yes, a reliable laptop is required for this boot camp. Laptops can be Mac or PC, with a minimum 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit).
• If you’re unsure if your laptop meets the requirements, please check with our admissions advisor. Please note the boot camp integrates third-party applications that may have an additional minor fee and may require use of a credit card.

• For class you will need your laptop with the above-mentioned specifications. The boot camp also integrates third-party applications that may have an additional minor fee and may require use of a credit card.

• Currently, Columbia alumni are eligible for a $500 scholarship toward fees. We also offer early registration pricing and payment plans.
• Please call our admissions team at (646) 870-1598 to get details on fees and any available loans.

• An official verification letter may be provided at the learner’s request upon completion of the boot camp. Please reach out to your Student Success Manager or submit a request form here.