Free
CourseChoosing a Career in Tech
Are you feeling confused about where to aim for with your career goals? Take this course to learn about different career options!
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary<1 hourCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Are you feeling confused about where to aim for with your career goals? Not sure of the difference between frontend, backend, or data science pathways? This course aims to resolve those concerns! At the end of the course, learners will have a clearer understanding of popular coding career options.
Skills you'll gain
Considering factors when picking a career
Comparing career paths such as web development, data science, and cybersecurity
Syllabus
Choosing a Career in Tech
This module seeks to guide you toward picking a career pathway that fits your needs.
Meet the creator of the course
Nik Stern
Nik holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Computer Science. They are also certified as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Online Adult Educator. Choosing a Career in Tech course ratings and reviews
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