Tech workforce development programs, like tech and workforce in general, are in a state of flux.
Coding bootcamps first emerged in the early 2010s, and many of the programs we might casually call bootcamps today are not nearly as hustle-oriented as their predecessors. Today’s tech workforce development programs can sometimes be completed while working another job, teach soft skills and may even provide help with transportation and childcare.
In the end, the goal is much the same: a certificate and connections to companies that need tech employees.
The rise of generative AI has significantly changed coding, and it is changing the “bootcamp” as well. While not all programs highlight AI in their curricula, several of Delaware’s best-known programs now do. This year, we’ve added a searchable AI column to the guide.
And more AI training may be on the way. Delaware announced a partnership with OpenAI in 2025 to develop certification opportunities for students, educators and workers. This month, the Tech Council of Delaware received a $100,000 Barclays grant to assess the state’s existing AI training, identify gaps and determine what AI skills employers need.
This searchable update to the Delaware bootcamp guide includes 11 programs available to state residents. The options range from immersive coding bootcamps and short AI courses to IT certification training, biomanufacturing instruction and longer college pathways. Some are free or offer financial assistance, while others require standard tuition.
This list builds on our 2025 bootcamp guide. Have a program we should add? Reach out to [email protected].
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