Breaking into tech is challenging without coding experience or a college degree. A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) analysis claims entry-level tech jobs usually require at least a Bachelor’s degree. But there’s an alternative for aspiring developers — coding bootcamps like App Academy.

Tech companies consistently hire students from coding bootcamps because they’re proven alternatives to four-year Computer Science programs. The job-search company, Indeed, conducted a survey in 2017 of 1,000 HR managers and recruiters at U.S. companies and found 72 percent think bootcamp grads are just as prepared” to be high performers as degree holders. And 12 percent of employers think bootcamp grads are “more prepared” than degree holders.

We’ve written a list to explain how App Academy’s Bootcamp Prep program provides a seamless educational path loved by students and employers.

Step 1. “Qualify” to get into Bootcamp Prep

App Academy’s goal is to provide an opportunity to anyone who wants to code. Therefore