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• What is the CodePath Technical Interview Prep Course?

  The TIP pathway focuses on empowering students to ace technical interviewing and to give them a preview of real-world challenges in the industry. The courses are designed to prepare students to solve challenging algorithmic problems commonly used in interviews for top companies. The course also integrates a variety of resources from the Career Center including interview practice, industry mentors, and advanced info sessions from senior engineers.

• When will classes take place?

  Courses will meet twice a week from the week of February 17, 2025 to the week of April 24, 2025.

  The class schedules are listed in the Course Details section.

  Students should plan on spending 1-6 hours outside of class and lab time to complete assignments.

• How do I apply to take this course?

  First, you will need to fill out a questionnaire, which will have questions about your programming experience, and your personal goals and history. Then you will need to complete the pre-work assignment before being admitted to the course. For more information, see the “How to Apply” section above.

• Who can apply for the course?

  Students (18 years old and above) located in the US or Puerto Rico and are enrolled in the US or Puerto Rico colleges and universities and majoring in computer science or related computing-major. Though primarily aimed at sophomores, juniors and seniors, more and less advanced students may have the necessary programming and network experience to be successful in the course. 

• Where can I find the syllabus for the course?

  • See the syllabus for each level of the Technical Interview Prep course below: 
    • Intro
    • Intermediate 
    • Advanced

• What is the difference between the Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced tracks?

  • Intro track lets students embark on an adaptive learning journey that allows them to progress through units at their own pace. Students can delve deeply into topics of interest or allocate extra time to ensure comprehensive understanding without the fear of falling behind. This empowering approach encourages students to take ownership of their learning experience and maximize their academic growth. There are 10 total units that focus on Python programming basics to help students develop a strong foundational knowledge of CS concepts as well as meta-learning topics to guide them in a technical internship.
    
    
  • Intermediate track aims to boost proficiency in algorithmic techniques and confidence for technical interviews, focusing on the UMPIRE to solve technical interview problems.  The course covers advanced topics like data structures, dynamic programming, and Big O notation, tailored for students with basic programming and algorithm knowledge.
    
    
  • Advanced track is structured as a comprehensive 10-unit program aimed at equipping students with advanced algorithmic techniques and strategies, notably the UMPIRE approach, to excel in technical interviews, including those at FAANG-level companies. With a prerequisite of foundational programming and data structure knowledge, the course covers from big O notation and recursion to dynamic programming and graph algorithms, structured around bi-weekly synchronous classes, weekly assessments, and self-study components.

• Why should I take this CodePath course?

  • This no-cost 10-week course from CodePath is designed to help you successfully navigate the technical interviews and ultimately be successful in applying for software engineering/SWE internships or full-time positions when you graduate. CodePath also helps you develop the soft skills needed to be successful in the industry, such as collaboration, punctuality, and ability to complete projects on time. 

  • You will also gain access to CodePath’s career services (such as mock interviews, resume reviews, etc.), 1,500+ industry mentors, and the CodePath alumni network. CodePath courses and services are here to help you bridge the gap between your computer education and securing a competitive software engineering position in the tech industry.

• How much time will I need to complete the assignments?

  Students can expect to spend up to at least  2-9 hours (depending on level) outside of class completing assignments to get the most value from the class.

  Including class hours, students must allocate:

  • TIP101: 6-10 hours per week
  • TIP102: 6-10 hours per week
  • TIP103: 8-13 hours per week

• Who will the instructors be?

  The course instructors will be professionals from major technology companies, start-ups and academia.

• What if I need additional help during the class?

  CodePath teaching assistants will be available to help with assignments. You will be in a Slack channel where you can ask questions, and you can also email your instructors if you have further questions.

• Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

  Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of the course. Many of our students will post and share their certificates on LinkedIn, and we encourage you to do so!

• Is this class really offered at no-cost? How are you able to do that?

  Yes, CodePath is a nonprofit with backing from major tech companies like Cognizant, Comcast, Meta and Walmart. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we can offer our classes to any eligible student for no-cost.

• How does CodePath determine who is admitted to the course?

  We believe our students have the richest experience when we have a diverse cohort of students who are focused on their computer science education and motivated to land an internship or job in the tech industry. To that end, we take a wide array of factors into our admissions decisions including, but not limited to:

  • Past involvement in CodePath’s student leader programs
  • Identification with underrepresented groups in tech
  • Performance on our HackerRank admissions assessment
  • Eligibility criteria (see above section)

• When will I hear back about the status of my application?

  We process admissions periodically and do our best to keep up with the volume of applications. You can expect to hear back about your admissions status by September 2, 2024. 

• How can I get more information about this course?

  Please email admissions@codepath.org with any questions.