Boost your next step with our Career Services Center
Focused on you, and the outcomes you care about. We help you translate your new technical skills into a clear professional story through CV and LinkedIn reviews, interview practice, portfolio feedback, and industry conversations. Whether you’re based in Portugal or applying internationally, you’ll get structured support to present your skills with confidence.
Career Services Center
Career Development Workshops
Open sessions for CLA learners and the wider community. Get practical guidance on topics like job-search strategy, portfolio storytelling, and last-minute CV improvements, with space for questions and real examples.
Personalised 1:1 Career Coaching
Structured sessions to clarify your goals and build a realistic plan, whether you’re upskilling for your current role, targeting junior tech roles, or aiming for more responsibility within your team. We’ll help you define your next steps and stay accountable.
Mock Interviews
Practise behavioural and technical interview questions in a supportive setting. Learn how to communicate your strengths, present projects clearly, handle common curveballs, and navigate salary expectations in a way that makes sense for Portugal and international roles.
CV & Cover Letter Reviews
Get tailored feedback on your CV and cover letters, including how to position projects, highlight transferable skills, and optimise for applicant tracking systems. We can also advise on common expectations for Portugal-based hiring versus international applications.
Job & Internship Round-Up
A curated selection of opportunities shared by our career specialists, focused on realistic entry-level and junior-friendly roles, plus internships and project-based opportunities where available.
Career Resources Platform Access
Access templates, exercises, job-search checklists, and tech industry resources on our learning platform, so you can keep building momentum throughout the bootcamp and after graduation.
Professional Guidance & Networking Events
Join sessions with people working in tech to learn what teams look for and how roles work in practice. Take part in Career Chats and networking events designed to help you connect with others, including learners and professionals linked to Portugal’s tech ecosystem.
Alumni Networking
Stay connected after graduation. Share resources, ask questions, exchange feedback, and keep an eye on opportunities with classmates and CLA alumni, a community that’s valuable whether you’re in Portugal or working remotely across borders.
What our graduates say
I really enjoyed the full-time web development bootcamp. The teachers were knowledgeable and always took the time to answer all my questions. The content of the course covers the most needed skills to start in the web development industry. I recommen ...
It’s an online boot camp with asynchronous courses that can match any student all over the world. I appreciate the fact that it comes with a certificate at the end upon successful completion. To sum up, this bootcamp is all in one, you learn and mas ...
"I liked everything how it was and definitely will recommend CLA for my friends if they ask.I truly appreciated the hands-on, practical approach to learning. The bootcamp’s structure allowed me to engage with real-world cyber security scenarios, whic ...
ArtemCLA guided me to become the front-end developer that I planned to be. Literally they took me from zero to hero in their bootcamp. Keep up the good work you offer!
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible experience I had at your bootcamp. It was not only super helpful but also incredibly fun. I learned a tremendous amount during my time there and wanted to share my thoughts with you. First a ...
The CLA bootcamp was a fantastic experience that had a significant impact on me. The live sessions were engaging and enjoyable, and I was always motivated to practice what I learned. The instructors were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout t ...
The balance between theory and practice is perfect, you get a chance to apply what you learn in homework and real projects that are reviewed by the TAs. I recommend this bootcamp to anyone who wants to start their career in Data Science.
Learning everything about programming and data in a short period of time is 100 percent guaranteed, the teachers are very free with student and are willing to help no matter the day or time and also all projects made can be presented in job applicati ...
As for the best part and most memorable experience, it's hard to pinpoint just one. However, I would say that the most memorable aspect of the CLA bootcamp is the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with completing the program, especially th ...
MikhailLearning in a small group with a very friendly and understanding instructor. I had a lot of fun, got an insight into areas that were completely new to me, learned a lot and in the end achieved exactly what I wanted.
LarsAs a graduate of the CLA Cybersecurity bootcamp, what I appreciated the most was the quality of the instructors. They were incredibly attentive and highly knowledgeable about the subject. The hands-on practices were not only interesting but also allo ...
LuizThe teachers and mentors are wonderful, at least the one I had. Moe taught me more than all my teachers in my whole life. He makes things clear and always encourages you to keep going despite all the challenges.
The teachers are great, tolerant, motivated and cheerful. The learning process is smooth and fun, you have the space to ask your questions and also participate. But the most important thing is that they prepare you for the practical world by realisin ...
As a part of the web development bootcamp, I must say that It went beyond my expectations. The bootcamp is indeed interactive, fun, and informative. I learned a lot of things thanks to my mentors and to everyone working behind the scenes. I would hig ...
The Code Labs Academy web development course was very impressive, it was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I highly recommend attending this bootcamp where you not only learn web development, but also get career advice and be ready t ...
One of the best ways to learn Data Science and Machine Learning, excellent teachers who always help you understand and give you more ideas and examples. If you want to know more about ML, CLA is the best place.
I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn the latest technologies in Data Science, and the quality of Code Labs Academy's content exceeded my expectations. If you're passionate about technology and willing to put in the effort, this bootcamp ...
Without a tech background, after just a few months I am now able not only to understand complex machine or deep learning models, but also to design them myself. If you are looking for a career change in the tech industry, motivated and have some time ...
The cyber security bootcamp was a rapid journey of discovery. I soaked up vast amounts of knowledge and feel ready to take the next step on my new career path.
MauriceI already knew about CLA through posts on LinkedIn and reading user reviews. When I saw the bootcamp curriculum, I thought it would be essential for my career advancement. I like the exercises we do together and the examples that are presented. The a ...
AlexandreThe cyber security bootcamp I attended in 2022 taught me the foundational understanding and skills required for me to pivot to a career in IT. My instructor was knowledgeable, patient and always willing to help. Before the end of my course I receiv ...
I've never regretted choosing CLA to learn UI/UX. While I had some doubts before starting, I quickly realized that CLA would help me enhance my existing skills and acquire new ones that are incredibly valuable for my career.
After completing my master's degree in data analytics, I endeavoured to further my knowledge in the field with the goal of pursuing a career in either data science or analysis. However, I encountered difficulties finding answers to my questions, so I ...
