{"id":6813,"date":"2022-03-17T20:18:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T20:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.computerscience.org\/?p=6813"},"modified":"2022-09-13T20:05:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:05:45","slug":"woz-u-bootcamp-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.computerscience.org\/bootcamps\/reviews\/woz-u\/","title":{"rendered":"Woz U Bootcamp Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Engineer and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak formed <a href=\"https:\/\/woz-u.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woz U<\/a> in 2017. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Woz U hosts coding bootcamps for all experience levels. The company offers fully online bootcamps for aspiring tech professionals and training programs for businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U partners with accredited schools to offer 33-week courses in software development and other tech fields. Participants in Woz U's registered apprenticeship program can build hands-on industry experience while earning college credits at partner schools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Our Woz U review explores what to expect from their bootcamps, including courses and payment options. Find out more about Woz U's programs and career opportunities for graduates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>What Does Woz U Offer?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U offers online programs in software development, cybersecurity, data science, and mobile application development. Learners can complete these full-time courses in about eight months. Woz U welcomes applicants without prior tech experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Students benefit from career guidance, networking opportunities, and one-on-one mentorship. Program graduates enjoy lifetime access to the curriculum.<\/p>\r\n<p>Woz U prepares graduates to pursue roles like <a href=\"\/careers\/information-security-analyst\/\">cybersecurity specialists<\/a>, iOS app developers, and <a href=\"\/careers\/computer-programmer\/\">computer programmers<\/a>. Since the courses are virtual, students need their own computer setup with a good internet connection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The bootcamp also offers technology apprenticeship opportunities in partnership with companies like Infosys and Entity. Upon completion, candidates may qualify for direct hire. According to Woz U, graduates have found work at companies like IBM, Cisco, and Raytheon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U bootcamp offer the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"checklist-v2\">\n    \n        <ul class=\"space-y-6\">\n    \n    \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#5F03C2\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-4 text-gray-900\">Mentorships<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Mentorships\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#5F03C2\" data-text=\"small\">\r\n    <p>Students get mentors to provide them with coaching, career guidance, and job search strategy.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#5F03C2\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-4 text-gray-900\">Flexible Payment Plans<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Flexible Payment Plans\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#5F03C2\" data-text=\"small\">\r\n    <p>Students can pay upfront or fund their course through loans, grants, or interest-free payments. Veterans and their family members can use military benefits to cover some tuition.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n                                  \n                <li class=\"flex list-none\">\n          <sonic-icon class=\"mr-2\" color=\"#5F03C2\" size=\"medium\" icon=\"check-circle\"><\/sonic-icon>\n        <div>\n        <h4 class=\"font-bold heading-4 text-gray-900\">Final Projects<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"text-gray-700 text-base\"><section class=\"checklist-item\" data-title=\"Final Projects\" data-icon=\"check-circle\" data-color=\"#5F03C2\" data-text=\"small\">\r\n    <p>At the end of every bootcamp, students work on a final project to showcase their skills and build their portfolios.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/li>\n          \n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\n  \n  \n  <a class=\"subnav-waypoint\" name=\"snapshot\" id=\"snapshot\"><\/a>\n\n\r\n<sonic-callout theme=\"primary-light\">\r\n<h2 align=\"center\">Woz U Snapshot<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:none; color:black\">\r\n<li><strong><sonic-icon icon=\"credit-card\" color=\"#5F03C2\"><\/sonic-icon>Payment Options:<\/strong> Upfront, interest-free payments, grants, loans, and military benefits<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><sonic-icon icon=\"desktop-computer\" color=\"#5F03C2\"><\/sonic-icon>Learning Options:<\/strong> Full time; 33 weeks<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><sonic-icon icon=\"location-marker\" color=\"#5F03C2\"><\/sonic-icon>Locations:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/sonic-callout>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"grid lg:grid-cols-2 gap-5 my-8\"> \n  \r\n\n<div class=\"sonic-interlink duration-500 flex hover:shadow-lg bg-primary-700 \">\n    <a\n        target=\"_self\"\n        href=\"\/bootcamps\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-bootcamps\/\"\n        class=\"flex items-center p-8 relative rounded w-full transition-opacity duration-500 hover:opacity-75\">\n                <span class=\"text-white block w-full\">\n          <span class=\"interlink-content flex justify-between items-center\">\n            <div>\n                                                <span class=\"title leading-snug\">Learn more about coding bootcamps<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n            <sonic-icon class=\"ml-3 md:ml-0\" icon=\"arrow-circle-right\" size=\"small\" color=\"#fff\"><\/sonic-icon>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\n<div class=\"sonic-interlink duration-500 flex hover:shadow-lg bg-primary-700 \">\n    <a\n        target=\"_self\"\n        href=\"\/bootcamps\/resources\/how-long-are-coding-bootcamps\/\"\n        class=\"flex items-center p-8 relative rounded w-full transition-opacity duration-500 hover:opacity-75\">\n                <span class=\"text-white block w-full\">\n          <span class=\"interlink-content flex justify-between items-center\">\n            <div>\n                                                <span class=\"title leading-snug\">How long are most coding bootcamps?<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n            <sonic-icon class=\"ml-3 md:ml-0\" icon=\"arrow-circle-right\" size=\"small\" color=\"#fff\"><\/sonic-icon>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\n<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"relative py-3 my-10\">\n  <div class=\"sonic-editorial-bg absolute top-0 right-1\/2 left-1\/2 block h-full w-screen -mr-1\/2vw -ml-1\/2vw bg-gray-50\"><\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"text-center mb-8\">Top Online Programs<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"text-center mb-8\">Explore programs of your interests with the high-quality standards and flexibility you need to take your career to the next level.<\/p>\n    <sonic-editorial-listings\n    limit=\"4\"\n    layout=\"grid\"\n    offset=\"0\"\n  ><\/sonic-editorial-listings>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\n  \n  \n  <a class=\"subnav-waypoint\" name=\"courses\" id=\"courses\"><\/a>\n\n\r\n<h2>Woz U Courses of Study<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U offers tech education programs for all learners. Areas of focus include software development, cybersecurity, mobile application development, and data science. Woz U offers its programs through accredited partner schools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Software Developer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U's software developer bootcamp comprises 10 classes. The curriculum covers full-stack web development including front end, back end, and database fundamentals. Students learn to code from scratch, studying web security and mobile responsive design. A programming foundations course allows students to select from three different coding languages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Entry-level roles for graduates include computer programmer, web developer, and digital interface designer. Woz U offers this bootcamp in partnership with Southern Careers Institute and Belhaven University.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Cybersecurity<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"\/bootcamps\/rankings\/cybersecurity\/\">cybersecurity bootcamp<\/a> consists of 10 courses. This program helps students prepare for CompTIA's Security+ exam. Learners gain a solid understanding of technological vulnerabilities and solutions. Course topics include security fundamentals, network defense, and cryptography. Learners build skills in Python, packet analysis, and Agile development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts, network security specialists, and computer network architects. Woz U partners with Southern Careers Institute to offer this program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Data Science<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U's <a href=\"\/bootcamps\/rankings\/data-science\/\">data science bootcamp<\/a> focuses on insights that back data-driven decisions. Courses examine topics like machine learning and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students <a href=\"\/resources\/python\/\">learn Python<\/a> and explore big data and MySQL databases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Final group projects involve problem-solving with real-world data. Students use Agile teamwork for data mining to complete a project for publication on Kaggle and GitHub.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Graduates may apply for entry-level roles as web administrators, clinical data managers, and business intelligence analysts. Learners can take this program through a Woz U and Southern Careers Institute partnership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Mobile Application Developer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p>The mobile application developer bootcamp focuses on Apple iOS. Coursework covers topics like iOS app development fundamentals, Apple XCode IDE, iOS CoreData, and Agile development. Students learn to program in Swift and Objective-C.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U partners with Southern Careers Institute to train students in mobile application development and helps prepare them for certification exams. For the final project, students create an app and add it to the app store. Learners measure their apps' performance and promote them with paid and organic marketing techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Graduates of this bootcamp may pursue entry-level iOS development positions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n  \n  \n  <a class=\"subnav-waypoint\" name=\"admission\" id=\"admission\"><\/a>\n\n\r\n<h2>How Do I Get Into Woz U?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U's website does not offer detailed information about its application process or acceptance rate. The school does emphasize that its programs are beginner-friendly and accept applicants without a technical background.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Interested candidates should start by researching the bootcamps on offer. Consider if the desired program fits your career goals. Contacting Woz U is the best way to find in-depth information about the admission process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n<div class=\"sonic-interlink duration-500 flex hover:shadow-lg bg-primary-700 \">\n    <a\n        target=\"_self\"\n        href=\"\/bootcamps\/resources\/getting-into-coding-bootcamps\/\"\n        class=\"flex items-center p-8 relative rounded w-full transition-opacity duration-500 hover:opacity-75\">\n                <span class=\"text-white block w-full\">\n          <span class=\"interlink-content flex justify-between items-center\">\n            <div>\n                                                <span class=\"title leading-snug\">Get into a coding bootcamp<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n            <sonic-icon class=\"ml-3 md:ml-0\" icon=\"arrow-circle-right\" size=\"small\" color=\"#fff\"><\/sonic-icon>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Woz U Payment Options<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U accepts several forms of tuition payment. Students can pay in interest-free installments. Grants are available for some learners, including women and military-affiliated students.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<p>Bootcamp participants may qualify for loan financing, but Woz U does not partner with any specific lender. Students can also choose upfront payment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n<div class=\"sonic-interlink duration-500 flex hover:shadow-lg bg-primary-700 \">\n    <a\n        target=\"_self\"\n        href=\"\/bootcamps\/resources\/paying-for-bootcamps\/\"\n        class=\"flex items-center p-8 relative rounded w-full transition-opacity duration-500 hover:opacity-75\">\n                <span class=\"text-white block w-full\">\n          <span class=\"interlink-content flex justify-between items-center\">\n            <div>\n                                                <span class=\"title leading-snug\">Explore how to pay for coding bootcamps<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n            <sonic-icon class=\"ml-3 md:ml-0\" icon=\"arrow-circle-right\" size=\"small\" color=\"#fff\"><\/sonic-icon>\n          <\/span>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\n  \n  \n  <a class=\"subnav-waypoint\" name=\"worth-it\" id=\"worth-it\"><\/a>\n\n\r\n<h2>Is Woz U Worth It?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Woz U is accessible to all learners regardless of their technical background. The school offers various payment options and partners with accredited education providers. Since classes are online, students can study from anywhere in the country without moving or commuting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, Woz U bootcamps could be expensive for many students, and although the institute partners with tech companies, it offers no job guarantees. The programs build entry-level skills and may not qualify graduates for more advanced positions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The right <a href=\"\/bootcamps\/rankings\/best-coding-bootcamps\/\">coding bootcamp<\/a> depends on the individual's needs, goals, and budget. A traditional <a href=\"\/degrees\/best-online-bachelors\/\">computer science degree<\/a> may better suit students looking for more in-depth knowledge or advanced positions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\n  \n  \n  <a class=\"subnav-waypoint\" name=\"faq\" id=\"faq\"><\/a>\n\n\r\n<h2>Common Questions About Woz U<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n<span itemprop=\"active\"><\/span>\t\r\n<h3>Is Woz U accredited?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Most bootcamps <a href=\"\/bootcamps\/resources\/guide\/bootcamps-accreditation\/\">are not accredited<\/a> because they are still fairly new. Although Woz U does not hold accreditation, it partners with accredited universities to offer programming courses.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n<span itemprop=\"active\"><\/span>\t\r\n<h3>Where is Woz U located?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Woz U is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, but offers remote classes for students across the country. Online courses allow you to develop new career skills from wherever you live.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n<span itemprop=\"active\"><\/span>\t\r\n<h3>What does Woz cost?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Programs at Woz U cost about $13,300 for 33 weeks of full-time study. Learners can pay upfront or fund their education through loans, grants, or military benefits.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section>\r\n<h3>What courses are offered at Woz U?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Woz U offers software development, cybersecurity, data science, and <a href=\"\/bootcamps\/rankings\/mobile-app-development\/\">mobile app development<\/a> programs for people from any background or experience level. The school also offers employee training programs for organizations.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Source: izusek | E+ | Getty Images<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Woz U offers coding bootcamps to fill tech industry gaps. 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