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INDIANAPOLIS, July 24, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Kenzie Academy from Southern New Hampshire University announced today the launch of a new coding certificate program, Python with Applied Blockchain, to help students build a foundation of high-demand skills to open career paths in the growing tech industry. With its combination of skills training, hands-on experience, real-world focus, and career-readiness guidance, the Certificate in Python with Applied Blockchain is engineered to provide students with a competitive advantage in the job market.

The Kenzie Academy certificate program combines instructions in Python coding with a focus on its applications in Blockchain, the technology at the core of cryptocurrency that enables secure information sharing. Through hands-on experience in setting up private networks, creating decentralized applications, and utilizing Blockchain fundamentals, students will achieve a comprehensive understanding of how the Python language is used in developing Blockchain technology. 

“Our program provides training with real-world relevance,” said Melissa Paciulli, executive director of Kenzie Academy programs. “By incorporating industry-specific scenarios that mirror what students will encounter in the professional world, it enables them to develop problem-solving skills and find solutions to the challenges they will face in their careers.”

Overall employment in computer and information technology jobs is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average of all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Kenzie Academy Certificate in Python with Applied Blockchain is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to meet the sector’s increasing demand for Python programmers and Blockchain developers. 

Like all Kenzie Academy programs, the Certificate in Python with Applied Blockchain has a flexible online program structure, which allows students to balance their home and work commitments by attending live sessions or accessing on-demand course recordings. Students in the program also have access to career-readiness support, including guidance in enhancing interviewing skills, refining resumes and portfolios, and leveraging professional networking platforms like LinkedIn.

“With Python programming skills and experience in the applications of Blockchain technology, students who complete this program are prepared to explore careers in technology-focused fields and contribute to the growing digital transformation,” Paciulli said.

For more information, visit the Kenzie Academy website.

About Kenzie Academy

Kenzie Academy is a set of certificate programs from Southern New Hampshire University in tech areas, including software engineering, UX design, full-stack web development, and cybersecurity. Kenzie Academy programs provide equitable access to technical education, career-readiness training, and job opportunities to help people, from any background, transform their lives through tech. With Kenzie Academy, students can prepare for the future of work and employers can connect with diverse tech talent that meets their workforce needs.

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INDIANAPOLIS, May 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Kenzie Academy from Southern New Hampshire University, a set of online tech certificate programs, announced today a partnership with Taro, a tech coaching platform and community.

The partnership will help alumni advance their careers in tech, provide valuable insight within the software engineering and tech fields, and offer a discount on a premium membership.

Taro will work with Kenzie Academy to provide guest speakers from the tech industry and assist alums who want to build their networks with industry experts from top-level companies.

Taro members get access to insider advice on how to get promoted at their company, detailed data on compensation, invitations to exclusive networking events, and so much more for their career advancement.

“We conducted an alumni survey asking alums what they wanted. One of the top responses was resources that would help them grow. By offering a partnership with and discount to Taro, our graduates will have the ability to access resources that will help them grow into future mid-level and senior-level positions. It also will allow them to build their professional network with the tech industry across the country.” – Matt Cummings, Kenzie Academy Assistant Vice President of Community and Alumni Engagement.

“Our goal with Taro is to provide members with access to high-quality frameworks and people, focused on career success. Thousands of engineers across the world use Taro to quickly learn from tech veterans at the world’s best companies. Our partnership with Kenzie allows us to provide Taro’s community platform to an ambitious group of engineers for dramatically faster growth.” – Rahul Pandey, Cofounder and CEO of Taro.

The Taro community also focuses on the non-coding parts of the job with content and Q&As from leaders at top tech companies, organized by level and company. The goal for this partnership is faster career growth for junior software engineers, including improved onboarding, a promotion, and pay increases.

To learn more about Kenzie Academy, visit kenzie.snhu.edu.

About Kenzie Academy

Kenzie Academy is a set of certificate programs from Southern New Hampshire University in tech areas, including software engineering, UX design, full-stack web development, and cybersecurity. Kenzie Academy programs provide equitable access to technical education, career-readiness training, and job opportunities to help people, from any background, transform their lives through tech. With Kenzie Academy, learners can prepare for the future of work and employers can connect with diverse tech talent that meets their workforce needs.

About Taro

Taro is a premium membership for ambitious software engineers. Taro members get access to insider advice on how to get promoted at their company, frameworks to identify and accomplish impactful work, and invitations to exclusive networking events.

Taro was founded by two Tech Leads from Meta and Robinhood with extensive teaching experience as a Stanford lecturer and running a career-focused YouTube channel. Taro is a Y Combinator company headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Source: Kenzie Academy