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Courses and bootcamps in North America

Courses and bootcamps teach specific skills over weeks or months; some offer scholarships, funded seats or employer sponsorship. Admission may include a short test or interview.

6 open listings here, out of 15 in this category.

  1. Apply by 15 February 2027Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers' WorkshopUC San Diego / Clarion FoundationIntensive summer workshop in San Diego for 18 emerging speculative-fiction writers, taught by a rotating faculty of established authors.intensive summer workshop · rotating faculty of established writersSan Diego, United StatesDetails and how to apply
  2. RollingCode First Girls Free CoursesCode First GirlsFree coding courses and career pathways for women, linked to a large learner community and employer partners hiring diverse tech talent across Europe, the US, India and…free coding education · employer partner hiring routesUnited Kingdom, United States, India · remote · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  3. RollingGeneration Job Training ProgramsGeneration (You Employed, Inc.)Global nonprofit running short, skills-focused job training and placement programs for unemployed and underemployed people in 17 countries, in fields such as tech…job-ready technical and behavioural training · job placement support with employersBrazil, Chile, ColombiaDetails and how to apply
  4. RollingGirls Who Code Clubs, Pathways and College & Career ProgramsGirls Who CodeFree coding clubs, self-paced Pathways and college and career programs that help girls and young women (including those historically underrepresented in computing) learn…free coding education · career and interview readinessUnited States · remoteDetails and how to apply
  5. RollingPer Scholas Tech Career TrainingPer ScholasUS nonprofit offering 3–4 month tech training courses (IT support, cybersecurity, software, cloud and more) with industry certifications and career coaching at no…zero tuition · industry-recognised certificationsUnited States · remoteDetails and how to apply
  6. RollingYear Up United Career PathwaysYear Up UnitedTuition-free job training for young adults in the US that combines skills-first training with corporate internships and post-program support toward a professional career.tuition-free training · internship with a corporate partnerUnited StatesDetails and how to apply

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