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Self-Study Your Way Into Tech
The Case for Self-Study
Here’s why you should consider self-study for tech — because what you really need to do to get hired in tech is — prove you can do the work. That is the main component of tech. Show. Demonstrate. Have assets that you create showing you can do the work. Now if you’re just starting out that can sound really daunting. Like, wow, how can I show what I don’t even know. Where do I even start?
I’ll go into more detail below about how to get started and the path to move you through self-study, but first, it’s important to know is that self-study is an option. And by self-study I don’t mean, you don’t purchase any course and you do it all alone. Those are not advisable. What I mean is that you don’t necessarily need a program or certificate to be “qualified”. There are other ways to do this. In fact, most people get “certified” in tech after then have spent some time in the job.
Bootcamps and degrees are great ways to learn and build your skills. You should absolutely consider if they are the right move for you. BUT they are not the only answer. So, evaluate whether self-study makes sense for you.
The major benefit of self-study is not what you might think. You can, of course, save a lot of money by purchasing courses and getting a client to work on to demonstrate your skills, but that…
