Can coding boot camps replace a computer science degree?

Computerworld Tech Careers November 03, 2015 INSIDER Can coding boot camps replace a computer science degree? Boot camps are a great way to learn a new skill and gain hands-on experience. But can they replace a traditional computer science degree in the eyes of employers? READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER 5 interview questions for big data engineers… and how to answer them 2. INSIDER Network jobs are hot; salaries expected to rise in 2016 3. INSIDER Indy speedway CIO says a sense of urgency drives decision-making 4. At GOP debate, Rubio says he's against H-1B abuses, Trump has memory lapse 5. INSIDER Read CW's November monthly digital magazine! 6. Bill Rosenthal: The rise of the hacker next door or across the world: Your customers get it. How about your CEO? 7. Carrie Johnson: Forrester's top 10 predictions for business in 2016 — and what they mean for tech 8. Marian F. Cook: Lessons from a serial entrepreneur: Reputation is everything 9. Sharky: What a deal -- and guess who pays for it? Resource compliments of: Northwestern University The IT program for leaders Build solid technical expertise as well as leadership skills needed for managerial success in Northwestern's MS in Information Systems program. Learn from and network with a faculty of industry experts and position yourself for a career in IT management. Earn you degree online or on campus or by blending online and on-campus courses. Learn more about Northwestern's MS in Information Systems program. INSIDER 5 interview questions for big data engineers… and how to answer them Big data engineers are in demand and difficult to hire, making salaries skyrocket. Answering these 5 questions the right way will help you land the job. READ MORE INSIDER Network jobs are hot; salaries expected to rise in 2016 Wireless network engineers, network admins and network security pros can expect above-average pay gains. READ MORE INSIDER Indy speedway CIO says a sense of urgency drives decision-making Rhonda Winter, CIO at Hulman & Co., owners of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, says her IT degree and a background in manufacturing made her focused on business processes, and on finding ways to deliver value quicker. READ MORE At GOP debate, Rubio says he's against H-1B abuses, Trump has memory lapse In what may have been a first for a presidential debate, GOP candidates for the office talked about the H-1B visa at their debate Wednesday, but offered little clarity about their plans. READ MORE White Paper: Neustar Inc 10 Cyberthreats Outside the Firewall Unfortunately for the IT Administrator, security vulnerabilities are not found exclusively in the cyber domain. Here is a list of ten current threats that can cause real damage to an organization's bottom line, brand, and reputation- all of which exist outside of a company's firewall. Learn More INSIDER Read CW's November monthly digital magazine! In this edition: IT and operations on a collision course; the challenges presented by microservices for app design; making analytics pay off -- and much more. READ MORE Bill Rosenthal: The rise of the hacker next door or across the world: Your customers get it. How about your CEO? IDG Contributor Network: Crisis-level security breaches frighten consumers and IT professionals alike, but that's no guarantee for funding to strengthen database defense forces, a task on which your job increasingly depends. Build your case by driving home the link between this critical investment and your organization's image as a uniquely trustworthy, skilled innovator. READ MORE Carrie Johnson: Forrester's top 10 predictions for business in 2016 — and what they mean for tech 2016 will be the year that the companies that thrive will be those advancing down the customer obsession path. READ MORE Marian F. 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