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THE IT BOOTCAMP 411

The Columbus I.T. Bootcamp is a training program which aims to effectively transform individuals from various backgrounds into candidates that can fulfill soft skill and management roles in the world of Software Development. The Columbus I.T. Bootcamp helps individuals grow and kick start their careers through online training, discussion, and real world project experience.

The Bootcamp typically takes  12 weeks  for completion.

The Bootcamp includes education on different roles in the IT industry including business analyst, quality assurance, project manager, scrum master, and information regarding software development basics.

 

BOOTCAMP TRACKS

AGILE PROJECTS

This track will prepare you to oversee the planning, executing, and delivery of Agile software and projects. You will be trained on various Agile methodologies as well as the traditional waterfall project management styles. 
 

Roles you'll be able to fulfill:
 
Scrum Master
Project Manager Assistant

Implementation Analyst

SOFTWARE TESTING

This track will prepare you to handle all thing Quality Assurance related to software development. You will be trained on test plans, testing strategy, test execution, and the entire testing life cycle in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
 

Roles you'll be able to fulfill: 

Quality Assurance Analyst

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

This track will prepare you to handle all thing Business Analyst related in software development. You will be trained on the BABOK, BA best practices, elicitation techniques, documentation techniques, and how to properly support projects as a BA in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
 

Roles you'll be able to fulfill: 

Business Analyst

Implementation Analyst

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SUCCESS STORIES

Summer 2016
Legal Assistant to Scrum Master
29 years old

Summer 2017
Bartender to Business Analyst
24 years old

ADAM KOEHLER

Summer 2017
Commissioning Engineer to UAT Tester
29 years old

BEFORE BOOTCAMP:

IT Experience: None
Degree: BA International Relations

Career: Legal Assistant

Salary: $15-$25 per hour

 

AFTER BOOTCAMP

  • POS Tester at Wendy's International

  • Test Lead at Express

  • Test Lead at BBW Direct

  • Test Lead at Abercrombie & Fitch

  • PM at Abercrombie and Fitch

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Salary: $60-$70 per hour

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"The bootcamp has allowed me to  excel  at my first IT position, and every position since then, having been given the knowledge & tools I needed to succeed."

BEFORE BOOTCAMP: 

IT Experience: None

Degree: BA Rehabilitation Services

Career: Bartender/Server

Salary: $10-15 per hour

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AFTER BOOTCAMP

  • QA Tester at PSI

  • Lead QA Tester at Abercrombie & Fitch

  • Lead BA (Business Analyst) at Abercrombie

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Salary: $50-$55 per hour

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"Completing the bootcamp has allowed me to move into an IT career and triple my salary in the first year."

BEFORE BOOTCAMP

IT Experience: None

Degree: Electrical Engineering

Career: Commissioning Engineer

Salary: $30 per hour

 

AFTER BOOTCAMP

>UAT Tester at Bath and Body Works Direct

 

Salary: $45-$50 per hour

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"The boot camp experience was an excellent and educational kickstart to my new career path in the IT field."