Why University didn’t cut it for Kadin February 16, 2024 | Graduate Profile When Kadin picked up a programming paper during his business degree, he was not expecting software development to be a more creative and intellectually stimulating challenge than the majors he was studying. What started as a hobby soon had him questioning whether this “software development thing" was more his speed. Kadin looked at the best options for coding boot camps, and Dev Academy stood out for being hands-on, and the community feel. The remote full-time coding boot camp challenged Kadin more than the theory ..read more

Navigating a 180° Career Turn February 16, 2024 | Graduate Profile, Student Life Chris's deep love for history, culture, and heritage guided him into a significant position at the New Zealand archives. However, limited prospects for long-term career advancement led Chris to ponder a strategic shift. With friends pursuing tech and recommending Dev Academy's program, Chris realised this was a path where he could work overseas in a creativity-fueled problem-solving role.  Chris had done some coding and making video games growing up, so having an idea of concepts, like what a variable or ..read more

Navigating the World with Code February 16, 2024 | Updates Initially discovering Dev Academy online, Mikhail was intrigued by the potential for a career makeover. Wanting a fresh start, especially after the lockdowns, he sought skills that would make him more versatile while exploring the world.  "I felt like I had reached a ceiling. I was being paid as much as I wanted to, and I wasn't learning anything new anymore." Navigating the learning curve with minimal coding experience was no walk in the park, and Mikhail appreciated the facilitators' support during weekly check-ins. In a p ..read more

Crafting Code for a Life of Creative Freedom December 11, 2023 | Graduate Profile, Student Life People wouldn't usually link a mechanical engineer's daytime job with being a multi-media artist and performer by night. Introduce a software developer into the equation, and you might raise a few eyebrows! But for Rose, the Dev Academy full-time program is the first step in her journey towards her Batman-esque lifestyle of seamlessly blending a day and night persona while pursuing a career in an industry that can financially support her diverse passions. Amidst the allure of a prestigious ful ..read more

A Career-Changer’s Guide to Seeking a New Horizon December 11, 2023 | Student Life, Updates After ten years in personal banking, Keeley found himself at a crossroads as the routine had lost its allure, prompting him to reassess his career and seek something more stimulating. The spark for a shift into software development ignited when a friend, already immersed in coding, shared his plans to upskill at Dev Academy. For Keeley, this was more than just a career change; it was a chance to explore a new and more promising world. As Keeley contemplated shifting his career, he realised that divi ..read more

Future-Proofing a 15-Year Tech Career with AI for Social Good November 23, 2023 | AI, Part-Time, Student Life, Student Projects Ben's story unfolds with the unexpected twist of the COVID-19 lockdown, turning what might have been a setback into an opportunity for profound exploration into AI and tech innovation. As he navigated the challenges of lockdown, Ben became more aware of the profound impact that commercially interested algorithmically driven newsfeeds wielded over people's perceptions and opinions.  As a master's graduate with a thesis exploring the parallels between nutriti ..read more

Studying Part-Time as a Learner, Teacher & Parent November 7, 2023 | Graduate Profile, Part-Time, Student Life Laura's role of homeschooling five children meant our full-time programme wasn't for her. With the introduction of the part-time programme, Laura wears the hats of both student and teacher, offering her kids a new perspective on learning. Laura, a mother and homeschool teacher of five children, enrolled in Dev Academy's part-time programme to learn new skills and bring her experience in psychology and neurodiversity to the tech industry. She’s since been impressed by the progr ..read more

Empowering Communities through Code and Koha November 7, 2023 | Graduate Profile, Part-Time, Student Life Hope's journey at Dev Academy has been a backward dance compared to the usual steps taken by students. She followed her passion for sustainability and hapori, which led her to create CoKoha, a charity app that empowers people to give back to their community in the spirit of Koha. Before joining Dev Academy's part-time programme, Hope had already completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with minors in Geography, Sustainability Studies, and Philosophy and had two children. While ma ..read more

Working In The Cloud June 28, 2023 | Industry Author: Natasha Lampard Here’s the thing: software development is not just about the tech. It’s about the human stuff too: about communication, collaboration, curiosity, and care. But this golden nugget of knowledge is not as widely known as it should be. Myths abound. And that means the very people the tech industry needs more of, often discount a career in software development because they think they’re not “technical enough.”   Enter: Rohan from Dev Academy and other esteemed guests to help dispel such myths! At an event a few Fr ..read more

Studying at Dev Academy Aotearoa as a parent April 14, 2023 | Student Life While the joy and fulfillment of parenthood are undeniable, it can also present new challenges, especially for parents looking to upskill and pursue a new career. Thanks to online learning and flexible course structures, it’s now possible for parents to continue their education and achieve their goals without sacrificing family time.  Taking on study at any stage of life can be a both rewarding and challenging life experience, and students at all stages in their lives study with us here at Dev Academy Aotear ..read more