Frequently Asked Questions
Student advisors: Your advisor is with you throughout the program, and is available to discuss your objectives, answer any questions, and provide guidance on any part of the bootcamp.
Your mentor: A professional, industry expert will provide regular 1:1 support and accountability in a 30-minute video call at your convenience.
Career coaches: Your career coach will assist you with interview practice, resume refinement, developing job hunting techniques, and more.
Community TAs: Teaching assistants provide comprehensive feedback on projects and are available if you ever get stuck on an assignment.
Lastly, your classmates: Collaborate on projects, form study groups, and get feedback from your peers along the way!
Upon graduating from any University of Maryland Global Campus bootcamp, you will earn a certificate of completion.
Bootcamps with UMGC are delivered 100% online. Only an internet connection is required to access curriculum.
Bootcamps with UMGC are completed asynchronously and are designed to be completed on your own time.
Students in our Cyber Security Bootcamp typically spend 15-20 hours per week on the program, and finish in about six months.
Students in our UI/UX Design Bootcamp typically spend 10 hours per week on the program, and finish in about nine months.
Students in our Software Engineering Bootcamp spend about 15-20 hours per week on the program, and finish in about nine months.
You have the option to study more per week in order to finish the bootcamp sooner, if you'd like!
Tuition covers any tools required to complete our bootcamps successfully.
We have a team of enrollment advisors who are here to assist you with questions like these. Once you complete an application for any bootcamp, our team will schedule a call with you to learn more about your career goals, and ensure you enroll into a bootcamp that aligns.
Yes, UMGC has partnered with Springboard to offer online tech bootcamps. Springboard developed the curriculum in partnership with industry experts and hiring managers, and administers and leads the courses. This partnership allows students like you to build technical skills while earning a certificate of completion from UMGC.
These bootcamps are not credit bearing, but students who complete the bootcamps may be eligible to earn transfer credit from UMGC. Speak with an enrollment advisor to learn about applicable credit articulations.
Our enrollment advisors can help you decide if one of our bootcamps is the right course for you.
Reach out at umgc@career-bootcamp.com.
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
It takes time and effort to become a cybersecurity specialist. We've developed a curriculum that will teach you what you need to know in order to get hired. The length of each student's course will differ, as it is entirely self-paced. We anticipate that the vast majority of students will be finished in 6 months working approximately 10-15 hours per week.
We accept applicants on a rolling basis, but spots are limited. Our application process has multiple steps, and new cohorts of students start the bootcamp monthly.
1. An enrollment advisor will call you for an interview
We’ll reach out for a fit interview if your application and profile meet admission standards. You’ll receive a phone call from either a local area code or a 415 area code. You must complete the fit interview to receive provisional acceptance.
2. Take the technical skills survey
We'll send you a pre-program survey through email to determine any knowledge gaps before the program begins in parallel with your fit interview. It takes about 1/2 hour to complete this survey, and you should plan to complete it within 24 hours.
3. Secure your seat
We are a selective program. If you're selected, we'll send you an e-mail registration link to complete within 24 hours. At this point, you’ll decide on your start date and payment method, you’ll complete your student profile, and you will then be officially enrolled and eligible to be matched with your industry mentor!
We offer three payment options for our bootcamps:
Upfront payment: You pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in four payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for a duration of 12 - 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.
Yes! If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
The course's last module explores career components in detail. In this module, you'll learn how to design a successful job search method, develop your network, create a cybersecurity resume and LinkedIn profile, practice mock technical and behavioral interviews, debrief after real job interviews, and negotiate your compensation one-on-one with your career coach. We anticipate you will be able to get a cybersecurity position within six months after completing the bootcamp.
To be accepted into the bootcamp, you must have strong English proficiency and be 18 years of age or older. All backgrounds are welcome, but you need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and determination to complete all bootcamp activities.
Software Engineering Bootcamp
It takes time to build the technical expertise required to be a software engineer. We've developed a curriculum that will teach you what you need to know in order to get hired. The length of each student's course will differ, as it is entirely flexible. We anticipate that the vast majority of students will be finished in 9 months working approximately 15-20 hours per week.
We accept applicants on a rolling basis, but spots are limited. Our application process has multiple steps, and new cohorts of students start the bootcamp monthly.
1. An enrollment advisor will call you for an interview
We’ll reach out for a fit interview if your application and profile meet admission standards. You’ll receive a phone call from either a local area code or a 415 area code. You must complete the fit interview to receive provisional acceptance.
2. Take the technical skills survey
We'll send you a pre-program survey through email to determine any knowledge gaps before the program begins in parallel with your fit interview. It takes about 1.5 hours to complete this survey, and you should plan to complete it within 24 hours.
3. Secure your seat
We are a selective program. If you're selected, we'll send you an e-mail registration link to complete within 24 hours. At this point, you’ll decide on your start date and payment method, you’ll complete your student profile, and you will then be officially enrolled and eligible to be matched with your industry mentor!
We offer three payment options. Explore detailed payment options on the software engineering bootcamp page, or speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
Upfront payment: You pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in five payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for a duration of 12 - 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.
Yes! If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
The Software Engineering Bootcamp includes nine optional career units, covering everything from identifying appropriate job titles and companies, to conducting mock interviews. The final component of the course is 60 hours of technical interview preparation, which includes in-depth whiteboarding and coding preparation.
It typically takes students a few months after completing the bootcamp to land interviews and ultimately switch jobs.
To be accepted into the bootcamp, you must have strong English proficiency and be 18 years of age or older.
Applicants with existing skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can test into an accelerated Core version of the curriculum.
If you are new to coding, you can enroll into our Foundations+Core version of the program, where you’ll learn the basics needed to succeed.
Data Analytics Bootcamp
The length of each student's course will differ, as it is entirely flexible. We anticipate that the vast majority of students will be finished in 6 months working approximately 15 hours per week.
In three simple steps, you can kickstart your career in data.
Submit your application: Fill out our application to get started. There is no application fee. It takes just a few seconds. You should expect a reply in 2-3 business days.
Pass the take-home skills survey:
We'll send you a challenge to test your incoming abstract/math reasoning skills.
Reserve your spot: If you pass the take home skills survey, we will send you a registration link. Choose the start date and payment plan that works for you (we can help!).
You'll be one of the select few applicants to secure a spot in the Data Analytics Bootcamp. Congratulations!
We offer three payment options. Explore detailed payment options on the data analytics bootcamp page, or speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
Upfront payment: You pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in four payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for a duration of 12 - 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.
Yes! If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
To be accepted into the bootcamp, you must have strong English proficiency and be 18 years of age or older. This bootcamp is designed for people who have:
2 years of professional work experience working regularly with office, design, or programming tools.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
UI/UX Design Bootcamp
Most students will complete the UI/UX Design Bootcamp in 9 months, devoting 10 hours/week. You should expect to take the full 9 months, but can aim to complete in less time if you are:
Highly proficient in design thinking
Ready to devote more time per week to complete the curriculum materials
Driven and disciplined with managing your study schedule
We are invested in helping you reach your career goals. Part of that commitment is making sure you know where to start, and which course is best to get you there.
The application process for the UI/UX Design Bootcamp is designed to evaluate a baseline of visual skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to empathize with users to synthesize and generate ideas. We're not looking for perfect answers—you're not a UI/UX design pro yet! We want to get a better sense of your instincts in each area.
Students must also demonstrate English fluency, as determined by initial interactions with the Enrollment team.
In three simple steps, you can start your journey to a UI/UX Design career.
Submit your application: Fill out our application to get started. There is no application fee. It takes about a minute. You should expect a reply in 2-3 business days.
Fit Interview: Our enrollment team requires an interview to establish a baseline of visual skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to empathize with users to synthesize and generate ideas.
Complete the technical skills survey: We’ll send you a survey via email to assess any knowledge gaps you may have before the program begins. Plan to complete this within 24 hours of receiving it. Most applicants only need about 30 minutes to complete the survey.
Reserve your spot: If you pass the fit interview, we will send you a registration link. Choose the start date and payment plan that works for you (we can help!).
Join the program: You'll be one of the select few applicants to secure a spot in the UI/UX Design Bootcamp. Congratulations!
We offer three payment options. Explore detailed payment options on the UI/UX design bootcamp page, or speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
Upfront payment: You pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in five payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for a duration of 12 - 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.
Yes! If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
The final module of the course focuses on career components. In this module, you'll work 1:1 with your career coach to create a successful job search strategy, build your network, craft a UI/UX design resume and LinkedIn profile, practice mock technical and behavioral interviews, debrief after actual job interviews, and negotiate your salary. We expect you can land a job as a UI/UX designer within six months of course graduation.
All backgrounds are welcome as long as you can demonstrate strong visual, creativity, and communication skills (which are critical on a cross-functional design team).
Data Science Bootcamp
We expect most students will complete the course in 9 months studying between 15-20 hours per week. The curriculum is built to teach you the skills needed to land a job.
Spots are limited and we accept candidates on a rolling basis. We have a multi-step application process.
1. Interview via phone with an Enrollment Advisor
If your application and profile meet certain standards, we'll soon reach out by phone for a fit interview - be ready for a call shortly from a number with either a local area code or a 415 area code. This interview is required to gain provisional acceptance into the program.
2. Complete the technical skills survey
In parallel with your fit interview, we'll send you a survey via email to assess any knowledge gaps you may have before the program begins. Plan to complete this within 24 hours - most applicants take about 1 hour to do this.
3. Reserve your seat
Our program is very selective. If you are accepted, we will send you a registration link via email, to fill out within 24 hours. You will choose a start date and payment plan, and fill out your student profile to complete your enrollment and be eligible for mentor matching.
We offer three payment options. Explore detailed payment options on the data science bootcamp page, or speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
Upfront payment: You pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in five payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for a duration of 12 - 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.
Yes! If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
Within the course, optional career units are offered. You can also work 1:1 with your career coach to create a successful job search strategy, build your network, craft a data science resume and LinkedIn profile, practice mock technical and behavioral interviews, debrief after actual job interviews, and negotiate your salary. We expect you can land a job within six months of course graduation.
This bootcamp is designed for students who have:
English fluency (spoken and written), as determined by interactions with the admissions team
Proficiency in math and statistics
During the application process, you’ll take a technical skills survey to determine your starting line:
Students without prior coding experience, with proficiency in math and statistics will be provided units that cover essential data science concepts, including Python, which you’ll need to succeed in the core curriculum.
Students with prior experience in statistics and programming, such as software developers, analysts, and finance professionals, will have access to the same introductory units, but they will be optional. You’ll be able to move right into the core curriculum.
Machine Learning Engineering and AI Bootcamp
It takes time and effort to become a machine learning professional. We've developed a curriculum that will teach you what you need to know in order to get hired. The length of each student's course will differ, as it is entirely flexible. We anticipate that the vast majority of students will finish in 9 months by working approximately 15-20 hours per week.
We accept applicants on a rolling basis, but spots are limited. Our application process has multiple steps, and new cohorts of students start the bootcamp monthly. Once you apply:
1. An enrollment advisor will call you for an interview
We’ll reach out for a fit interview if your application and profile meet admission standards. You’ll receive a phone call from either a local area code or a 415 area code. You must complete the fit interview to receive provisional acceptance.
2. A technical skills survey will be sent
We'll send you a pre-program survey through email to determine any knowledge gaps before the program begins in parallel with your fit interview. It takes about 90 minutes to complete this survey, and you should plan to complete it within 24 hours.
3. Email Registration link is sent to help - Secure your seat
We are a selective program. If you're selected, we'll send you an e-mail registration link to complete within 24 hours. At this point, you’ll decide on your start date and payment method, you’ll complete your student profile, and you will then be officially enrolled and eligible to be matched with your industry mentor!
We offer three payment options for our bootcamps:
Upfront payment: Pay a discounted total payment upfront.
Month to month: Pay in four payments while in the program.
Climb Credit loan*: Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment. Make payments for 12- 24 months depending on loan type. 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.
Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.
*Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - View the full lending list.
If you are unable to pay for your education costs up front, financing through a private lending source may be a good option.
Some students choose to work with Climb Credit for financing. Speak to an enrollment advisor to learn more.
The final module of the course explores various career components where you will gain insights into crafting an effective job search strategy, expanding your professional network, refining your resume and LinkedIn profile, honing your skills through mock technical and behavioral interviews, debriefing after real job interviews, and receiving guidance on compensation negotiation in one-on-one sessions with your career coach. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to secure a rewarding position in the field.
The Machine Learning Engineering and AI Bootcamp is designed for students who are proficient in object-oriented programming (Python, Java and JavaScript). It is open to students who are working as software engineers or data scientists and students who have undergraduate degrees in computer science, physics, computational mathematics, statistics, or a similar field. The course is also open to self-taught programmers who display a high degree of technical savvy.
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