Is it hard to get in an IT career?

@Mikeawesome1986 I'm looking at becoming a software developer. I don't know where to start though

@Lilliesandlight do you have programming experience? - I know when we hire people, we want them to either have a degree in Software Engineering, or have programming experience. Making a portfolio of work you have done, even if it's just you messing around in Visual Studio making little games or programs, it all helps.

@Lilliesandlight take a few online computer courses if possible.

@Mikeawesome1986 I've done nothing...my background is in the medical field, doing office work. This would be a complete change

@Lilliesandlight then I would really consider taking a course, maybe enroll on UDemy and see what they have, YouTube even has plenty.

Play around and make some things and then you can start pestering companies to take you on.

@Lilliesandlight bachelor degree, definitely but that could take a couple of years. Not sure what a conpitia cert is, maybe we don't do that over here. Worth checking with someone over there.

Might even be worth checking with a company what their wants are, some may even send you for training.

@Mikeawesome1986 yeah a degree for me would take several years. I've heard you can get a job with just the certifications. But I don't know what's best since I've got zero experience

@Lilliesandlight check with a company and see what they will accept.

@Lilliesandlight Once you learn a programming language and the fundamental concepts, it’s easier to learn a couple others. Try for certifications and then get into a situation where you can get experience. Perhaps a company that makes apps for the medical field, where you can apply your current experience and knowledge of that field. Good luck!

@rfatoday how can I learn a programming language?

@Lilliesandlight It's not just about learning a programming language, it's about learning to work on a platform as well. First you have to decide which platform and language you will be opting.