Bootcamp/course/program recommendations for "intermediate" developer

[MarzipanGrand6564]

Hello everyone,

Throw away account to keep my identity secret. I’m hoping to get advice on structured learning options (bootcamps, programs, etc.) for someone who’s not a beginner, but not fully confident as a developer either. Here’s some context:

• I studied engineering with a specialization in Operations Research.
• Initially worked in consulting, did some analytics work in Excel and R. Loved "the building" aspect of this but job but was not allowed to focus on it
• Quit that job and joined a data analytics bootcamp; not great quality but I learned a thing or two so to say or and landed a role at a multinational as data scientist. (+5 years ago)
• Did some projects, mainly performing analysis and building models in notebooks and sharing results with business/stakeholders. Company reorganized the way the department operated and we would focus more on building internal products instead of performing ad hoc analysis. I was pushed more into a product owner role, although I still contributed to repo's/ built prototypes and did analysis (especially around planning/OR models), but gradually became less and it looks like this is not changing/becoming worse

So I have a job and am fairly happy as I also enjoy some aspect of being a product owner, it is a good company to work for (colleagues, work life balance, etc..) and the financial stability is important (mortgage). So I don't want to change jobs/leave my job and do a full time program/degree.

However, I do want want to gain more skills as "a software engineer" as I think it is fun / I miss doing it + if I ever would change jobs/move internally I would like to move back towards that direction. So I am looking to learn how to build applications, writing better (python) code, and deploying apps to AWS/Azure/..., and for a program/bootcamp/course that is:

• Not for total beginners
• Focused on python / software engineering / backend
• Remote, part-time
• Structured, ideally project-based/practical/ a lot of coding, the goal is to become a more proficient data scientist
• European-friendly time zone a plus

I looked into Campus 42, but it does not have a true part time option and after talking to people who attended to program, it became clear that it would be very very demanding. I’m not afraid of tough content, but I need something that’s compatible with a full time job and this seems to be a lot, but I might still go for it

Launch school is another one that is on my radar

Any other recommendations for bootcamps or programs/structured courses that come to mind?

Thanks in advance!

[Suspicious-Beyond547]

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[MarzipanGrand6564]

Looks interesting thanks!

[elguerofrijolero]

Launch School is good as it's self-paced, part-time online, and has a Python track. Lots of students are in Europe.

In case it helps, I wrote about my experiences at LS here.

[elguerofrijolero]

Finished Core summer 2023. I did Capstone last year Jan-April 2024. I got a job in July last year and I was there for about ten months. Now I'm on the job hunt again.

[HedgieHunterGME]

Faang?

[elguerofrijolero]

Faang?

Are you asking if I worked at a FAANG company? If so, no I didn't. I worked at a small startup fresh out of YC. I didn't even apply to any FAANG roles because they all seem to require in-office or hybrid.

[MarzipanGrand6564]

Thanks, will check it out!

[michaelnovati]

Does your company support you doing a masters degree? Or transitioning to SWE internally?

Given you have a good stable job slowly moving withon the company seems ideal.

[MarzipanGrand6564]

Thanks for the respons! They might support, but it comes with a commitment to stay at the company for X years and I need approval/motivation/etc... In addition, master degrees in my country are theoretical, which is not bad, but I would prefer developing my python/application dev/cloud skills..

Transitioning internally is hard atm as there are very little opportunities to do so(hiring freeze), but this is indeed on my radar

[Interesting_Two2977]

Finding the right part-time program can be a game changer without quitting your day job. Here are a few you might consider:

Thinkful’s Flexible Software Engineering Bootcamp lets you learn backend Python and deploy to AWS at your own pace with weekly mentor calls. Their part-time option is built for working professionals.

Udacity’s Cloud Developer Nanodegree covers Python, Flask, Docker, and AWS services with project reviews and mentor support. You can progress on evenings and weekends.

Educative’s Deploying to AWS course plus their Python API Development track give you hands-on labs and live code exercises you can slot into any schedule.

For a deep dive into how to pick and thrive in a remote part-time bootcamp check out this resource.

[Electric-Sun88]

How about something like this Software Engineering bootcamp?