Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, a world leader in computer science education, and TalentSprint, a global education company powered by AI, announced the next cohort of CMU TechBridge coding bootcamp to begin in Feb 2025. In addition to the full-time, 4-month program, this cohort will offer an 8-month, part-time evening/weekend option for working professionals. The inaugural cohort received over 1,000 applications from tech career aspirants.
New Part-Time Format for Working Professionals
With over 60% of the first cohort being working professionals, a part-time option has been introduced to meet the demand for flexible learning, enabling participants to build tech skills without compromising their existing jobs. The part-time track upholds the same academic standards as the full-time program, offering an 8-month curriculum for hands-on learning and real-world application.
Santanu Paul, Founder of TalentSprint, shared, “The new part-time option makes CMU’s rigorous, industry-driven curriculum accessible to working professionals with high aspirations, enabling them to advance their skills without disrupting their careers. It’s an exciting step toward making top-tier tech education more flexible and inclusive.”
Tailored Learning for Diverse Backgrounds
The 1st cohort of the program, launched in September, attracted a diverse set of participants, from those with high school diplomas to recent graduates to those with advanced degrees. To cater to this diversity, a three-level, hands-on learning process has been introduced so that all participants can benefit from the program irrespective of their starting point.
David Kosbie, Director and Co-Founder of CMU CS Academy, notes, “Our multi-level, hands-on approach with extensive real-time tutoring and support ensures that participants can engage immediately with our content based on their current skill levels while providing a pathway for growing expertise as their skills grow throughout the program and beyond. This model is designed to empower participants to blend tech with their current roles or entirely shift careers to take full advantage of the ongoing demand for tech skills in the job market.”
CMU Campus Experience at Pittsburgh
As part of the unique blended learning experience, participants will visit CMU’s iconic Pittsburgh campus. The 2-day, immersive experience allows learners to attend lectures from faculty, engage in group activities like hackathons, and experience the university’s rich academic environment firsthand.
“Our campus visits are a cornerstone of the CMU TechBridge program. They provide participants with invaluable networking opportunities and a chance to have a CMU campus experience,” says Ram Konduru, Director of Executive Education at CMU-SCS.
Applications for the next cohort are now open. Interested candidates can learn more and apply online.
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