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I want to make a career in Coding.
I want to make a career in coding and I have completed MBA but want to shift towards IT Field but I don't have any degree. So which course should I choose as a beginner for MCA/PG degree in CS in Up grad so that I get a entry level in IT as a Developer/Coder. #career-choice #career-counseling #career-path #career-advice
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Sandeep’s Answer
Are you sure you want to change your career path at this instance ... please list down the pros & cons ...
Getting into coding is no doubt a great choice, but ask yourself once on how to optimize on the learnings you already have...
You have an MBA degree and hence it makes me feel that you can become a good project manager even in the IT domain managing a team of coders, solution architects, business analysts, etc..
Stake holder management is a critical part of any project and time & cost management is equally important. If you are good in these skills you can move to IT field and become a very successful project manager & then take on your career ahead into leadership roles.
However, after introspection if you still want to switch to coding, I think you already have fantastic advice from some of our friends here... please pick up the one that best suits your need.
I wish you all the very best and a successful career ahead...
Getting into coding is no doubt a great choice, but ask yourself once on how to optimize on the learnings you already have...
You have an MBA degree and hence it makes me feel that you can become a good project manager even in the IT domain managing a team of coders, solution architects, business analysts, etc..
Stake holder management is a critical part of any project and time & cost management is equally important. If you are good in these skills you can move to IT field and become a very successful project manager & then take on your career ahead into leadership roles.
However, after introspection if you still want to switch to coding, I think you already have fantastic advice from some of our friends here... please pick up the one that best suits your need.
I wish you all the very best and a successful career ahead...
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John’s Answer
In support of Kim (who happens to be a coworker of mine!), boot camps are highly effective and they provide valuable certifications. You can also learn on your own and take the certification tests independently, but as a newcomer to the field the boot camps would be the better route.
You may want to start with checking recent job postings at reputable companies, paying particular attention to any certifications they're asking for. From there you can work backwards to determine the course work or boot camps required to be considered for employment.
You may want to start with checking recent job postings at reputable companies, paying particular attention to any certifications they're asking for. From there you can work backwards to determine the course work or boot camps required to be considered for employment.
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Christian’s Answer
Hello Anil.
Bootcamp is definitely a good way for quickly upskilling. Prior of a bootcamp it could be helpful if you join www.edx.org or www.coursera.org and search specifically for IT coursers, mainly about programming. There are single courses and specialization where you are able to learn Python, CSS, HTML5, Javascript etc from scratch. Also data science, AI, ML courses are available. Once you found out what you like, join a bootcamp.
Quite important: whatever you choose, you have to practice, practice, practice in order to learn and develop.
Once you finished bootcamp search for a degree which does fit your needs most, and, if you are studying you should use your freetime in order to complete some internships, neither in a start-up as it might be easier to join and gain experience, and/or at the very big well-known corporates as it will leverage your CV, you as person to a whole new level.
1. Identify what you want to learn
2. EDX or COURSERA
3. Bootcamps + practice as much as possible
4. Degree & Internships
Bootcamp is definitely a good way for quickly upskilling. Prior of a bootcamp it could be helpful if you join www.edx.org or www.coursera.org and search specifically for IT coursers, mainly about programming. There are single courses and specialization where you are able to learn Python, CSS, HTML5, Javascript etc from scratch. Also data science, AI, ML courses are available. Once you found out what you like, join a bootcamp.
Quite important: whatever you choose, you have to practice, practice, practice in order to learn and develop.
Once you finished bootcamp search for a degree which does fit your needs most, and, if you are studying you should use your freetime in order to complete some internships, neither in a start-up as it might be easier to join and gain experience, and/or at the very big well-known corporates as it will leverage your CV, you as person to a whole new level.
Christian recommends the following next steps:
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Marini’s Answer
The following link will provide information about Course, Eligibility, Admission, Syllabus, Scope & Career Growth for MCA.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.careers360.com/courses/mca-master-of-computer-applications/ampB
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.careers360.com/courses/mca-master-of-computer-applications/ampB
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Kimberly’s Answer
Hi Anil!
A career as a software developer is an awesome choice, so glad you are considering it! Near where I live, there are "boot camps" specifically designed to help someone jump start a career in coding / software development; these camps often partner with local businesses to place the graduates in internships or entry level jobs. If something like this is available near you, I'd highly recommend looking here first! I've also seen some awesome software developers learn "on the job," perhaps consider utilizing your MBA to get a job as a business analyst, letting your future employer know you are very interested in the software development side of the organization as well. A software developer that understands the ends and outs of the business is irreplaceable!
Good Luck!
Kim
A career as a software developer is an awesome choice, so glad you are considering it! Near where I live, there are "boot camps" specifically designed to help someone jump start a career in coding / software development; these camps often partner with local businesses to place the graduates in internships or entry level jobs. If something like this is available near you, I'd highly recommend looking here first! I've also seen some awesome software developers learn "on the job," perhaps consider utilizing your MBA to get a job as a business analyst, letting your future employer know you are very interested in the software development side of the organization as well. A software developer that understands the ends and outs of the business is irreplaceable!
Good Luck!
Kim