Founded in 1895, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university that currently serves over 20,000 students. The University believes that a life-changing education should be within reach of everyone. 

NIU Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) has introduced career-focused bootcamps in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and UI/UX Design, created and delivered by Springboard. In these 100% online bootcamps, adult learners have the opportunity to build their skills through curated curriculum designed by industry experts, including hands-on projects that offer a real-world experience. Progress through the course curriculum on your own time and with 1-on-1 human support, so you can balance the bootcamp with your full-time job or personal obligations.

Making a career change requires determination and persistence. During our online bootcamps, your support team helps you identify your learning and career goals and take measured steps toward them. 

• Student advisor: Your student advisor gets you set up for success; they will answer your questions, match you with a mentor and help you along the way. 

• Personal expert mentor: Meet regularly in 1:1 calls with your mentor. They are industry experts and are ready to provide feedback on projects, answer questions and help address any blockers in your learning path.

• Career coach: Depending on your career plans, your career coach can assist in many ways, from refining your resume to providing networking tips. 

• Online community: Network with students, share triumphs and trials, get feedback and attend weekly live office hours with a community of online bootcamp learners.