ExtremeDot:



Research on ALX SE programme.

Alx trains Africans free of charge in software engineering. The programme runs for 12 months. You would need at least, 60 to 70 Hours of engagement every week to do well in the programme.

You don't even need prior knowledge of coding to start.

Their next session is starting early November.
Their class is fully online; YouTube, Slack, GitHub.

But that shit no easy at all.

JoshTim:
Any body with a YouTube link for good excel for data analysis video. Please please.

qanda:
HOW I SWITCHED CAREER TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURED A FOREIGN REMOTE JOB.
…..After 8 Years Telecoms Engineering Career.

It is often said that Tech is the new oil and the future of work. The interest in a tech career has reached new heights in recent times due to the exciting opportunity of living in Nigeria and earning in foreign currency via remote work. As exciting as a remote job is, it takes determination to secure one. Here is an account of my transition to tech and remote work.

Upon graduation as an Electrical Engineer, my ambition was to practice my engineering craft in a multinational oil and gas or telecommunication firm. My career dream was fulfilled as I got employed by one of the Nigerian GSM operators shortly after graduation.

I had an engaging career as a telecoms engineer, but I needed more fulfilment and a better career prospect. I met a software developer at a friend’s wedding who enlightened me about his job and spoke about the prospects and financial gain. After meeting with the developer, I resolved to learn to code.

I started learning java using E-books. A notable E-book I used was: Java for dummies by Wiley Brand. It took a lot of effort and practice to grasp the OOP concepts. Several months into learning java, I decided to enrol for the Oracle Certified Associate Java Professional (OCAJP) exam to validate my skills. Preparations for the exam, lead to more research on java and a deep dive into algorithms. I wrote the Java exam in July 2015 and passed.

I took a break from coding for two years to focus on a master's degree. I however resumed and decided to learn android development after I connected with a senior android developer, who later became my mentor. I used the Newboston tutorial on youtube to learn android development. My experience in Java made it easier to learn android. However, I encountered a lot of brick walls along the way and I had to consult my senior android developer mentor. There were several times I almost gave up after encountering challenges, but I somehow managed to pull through. I did all my training while maintaining a full-time job as a telecoms engineer. I had to study and code in very uncomfortable and extreme conditions even while on active work responsibilities.

I needed to validate my skills with android projects and I needed a backend for the project. So I picked up PHP/MYSQL training. I went ahead to build the frontend and backend of a fully functional android app and hosted it on the google play store. Building a fully functional portfolio app was an integral part of my learning, as I had to learn several concepts, frameworks and best practices along the way.

In 2019, I decided to make a career switch to full-time software development. It was a very daunting task as all my over eight years of work experience was in telecoms engineering. It was difficult to prove that I had experience in software development even despite having a portfolio of a functional app. I kept applying for jobs for up to 2 years. While at it, I was taking up app development gigs. I wrote several tests and had several interviews until I finally got a job offer in 2021 with a Nigerian tech start-up. Job search could be very draining, but my advice to job seekers is never to give up. Keep honing your skills, take feedback from the interview process, and invest in constant CV review.

After working in the Nigerian startup for about 6 months, I decided to attempt the big one, which is a foreign remote Job. With my now relevant over 6 months full-time experience, I reshaped my CV and managed to present 5 years’ experience by framing my side gigs into experience. Getting a remote job is even more difficult than a local job, as you are competing with nationals from all over the world for the same opportunity. My focus was on android development and the recruitment process usually involved algorithm test and building a live project. I used LinkedIn a lot for my applications by setting notifications for android developer roles. I had several reject messages and frustration was setting in until I finally landed my first remote Job in April 2022.

The remote working experience is the dream of every software developer. It is a very herculean task and takes a lot of persistence and constant honing of your craft. It is however easier to get another remote job after the first. I am on my second remote job at the time of writing this article.

My advice to newbies in tech are as follows:

Read the full article and engage the author at the job test section (general subcategory) of Q and A App.

Install Q and A App on Playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tolu.qanda

DeOTR:

With your experience, 3 years in Java and .NET (is that not what you meant by Core?), you're good to go with Turing and/or Crossover.
Their screening processes can be difficult, but you can always reapply after failing an attempt.

siofra:


Free?

wwwtortoise:

Thanks
Nice !

Suffice to say while at it endeavor to put in more time for practice because it will sharpen you and draw new perspectives from what you already know.

The world of data is dynamic and ever evolving.

Good luck.

TechGallery:
This is nothing but the truth. It takes consistent learning and persistent self building before you hammer. Unfortunately, many give up too early. I got two foreign jobs this year and everything changed suddenly after 4 years of coding for local coys. Nothing like earning in dollars while in 9ja.
Don't give up if you choose the path.

TechGallery:
This is nothing but the truth. It takes consistent learning and persistent self building before you hammer. Unfortunately, many give up too early. I got two foreign jobs this year and everything changed suddenly after 4 years of coding for local coys. Nothing like earning in dollars while in 9ja.
Don't give up if you choose the path.

TechGallery:
This is nothing but the truth. It takes consistent learning and persistent self building before you hammer. Unfortunately, many give up too early. I got two foreign jobs this year and everything changed suddenly after 4 years of coding for local coys. Nothing like earning in dollars while in 9ja.
Don't give up if you choose the path.

TechGallery:
This is nothing but the truth. It takes consistent learning and persistent self building before you hammer. Unfortunately, many give up too early. I got two foreign jobs this year and everything changed suddenly after 4 years of coding for local coys. Nothing like earning in dollars while in 9ja.
Don't give up if you choose the path.

AutoRedux:
Man is steady cashing out.

Made 800k+ last month.

As the op said, tech is truly the new oil money.

Let no one tell you otherwise.

techstack:
I can testify to that. I have one remote tech job and one naija tech job

Earning in Dollars is sweet.

Start learning with us at

https://hubtolearn.com

Start with HTML and CSS
Then JavaScript

We can also mentor you

hapholaby:


Feel free to reach out to me for mentor-ship

Stephengee4all:
Another oil money in tech is SOFTWARE TESTING. This pays like tomorrow no de, it's only few know about this

AutoRedux:
Man is steady cashing out.

Made 800k+ last month.

As the op said, tech is truly the new oil money.

Let no one tell you otherwise.

marv1:


More info please

pocohantas:
Don’t allow anyone pressure you into tech if you don’t have the passion for it.

Personally what I do is encourage people to have soft skills that can make them work in the remote space. The secret is to earn in FCY.

$10/hr for a full-time job would automatically make you a millionaire in Naira.

Don’t go and start what you can’t finish o.

nasiest:
Yes fullstack and the language is javascript from frontend (React) and Backend (NodeJs). The secret is knowing what you need to build a website or web app. You're welcome to join again because we are a community of experienced software developers and there is always someone to guide you every step of the way. We give tasks every week and every student will build an application at the end of the training so it is not your regular paid courses where you just watch videos without getting your hands dirty. We are using the agile methodology approach which is what is obtainable in the industry currently.

patthebulb:
In the same way that oil boomed in the 19th century, tech jobs are booming today.

We're talking about a $4 trillion industry with over 50% growth expected between 2020 and 2025. And guess what? It's not just about coding. Tech jobs are everywhere—from software development to user experience design and project management.

This means there will be plenty of opportunities for people who want to start their career in this field.

But where do you start? What steps should you take? How do you get a job in tech?

Keep this thread active for answers to all these questions

nasiest:
He can't learn from youtube. They are only scratching the surface there and marketing their company. Get a proper training. Dm me for details so you wouldn't make the same mistakes I made when I started learning.