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Hello, My name is Bibilomo and I have a dilemma. But first, let me introduce myself. My friends call me Bibi or Bibs for short. I don’t know what my enemies call me because I don’t have any. I am a cool, calm and collected young girl living the life in her late twenties.

Most of my friends say I am a big girl because of my chilled disposition to life and also because I work as an accountant to one of the top FMGC in Lagos, Nigeria. Maybe it is because I live in a 2 bedroom apartment in a choice area in Gbagada. What they don’t know is that I earn N200,000 per month. It is not as much as you would expect an accountant to earn but hey, this is Nigeria. I have learnt to accept what I can’t change. I have also been getting support from my amazing family. I don’t know what I will do without my support system.

Back to my dilemma. You see, this life is not in any way balanced. Just look at 2020 who would have thought the year would go the way it did? *rolls eyes*

Anyways, I have decided to reward myself with the much-coveted bone straight hair. Ghen Ghen! A whole 36 inches bone straight wig because this life is just one and this girl must slay for Christmas. Every Folake, Tola and Kafayat plus their friends currently want bone straight hair. It is every woman’s dream. There is just something about that long, silky, luscious straight hair that makes us feel so beautiful and confident. The way we move and walk whenever we are wearing that bone straight hair is even different.

Just in case you haven’t noticed, check out every girl wearing bone straight hair. Their shoulders are straighter, there is a look of “I am not your mate” on their faces. Tbh, they are no tour mates because bone straight hair is only for big girls. Also, when ladies feel good inward, we tend to project it outwards and it improves our self-esteem.

On the other hand, there is this professional course I want to take that will improve my chances for a promotion and open doors to other opportunities for me. I have decided to transition into the tech space because tech is the new oil. My friend and co-worker James has done this same course and advanced in the company even though we got in at the same time. He has transitioned into the tech industry and recently bought a house in Lekki. He even drives expensive cars now and is very proud. He has started raising his noise up in the air and acting like assistant Jesus.

I know you are about to judge me, but the thing is, 2020 taught me that man proposes, God disposes. Basically, you can make all the plans in this life, but corona virus can happen any freaking time and rain on your parade. I know I shouldn’t compare myself with James because men usually spend less than women, but I can’t help it.

The other day, I was discussing with my Joke and Lara, my girlfriends and we were calculating what we spend monthly. Let’s just say the amount of money spent on beauty supplies, sanitary products and the lines have become outrageous. At the end of the month, we barely have enough money left to invest. But it’s not like it is our fault. If we earned more, we would be able to spend more.

I have decided to start a new side gig in the new year. I have also decided to learn digital skills like digital marketing, copywriting, search engine optimization, Facebook ads, google analytics, because I know that it’s going to be very useful for me and my business.

Also, I want to be among the top decision makers in my company and earn a seat at the table, but I cannot do that without the necessary qualifications.

I know I’m supposed to invest in myself, but it’s detty December, and I want to have fun. I can just imagine the look on everyone’s face when I walk into my company’s Christmas party in that green dress, I picked from an Ikeja Boutique with my silky bone straight hair. Chai! I would be the center of attraction and even Jake, the most handsome guy in the IT department would admire me.

This professional course costs N150,000 and the bone straight hair costs nothing less than N200,000. Unfortunately, I only have about N120,000 in my bank account. It is only enough to cover one thing.

What do I do? Which should I go for? The Professional Course or the Bone Straight Hair?

How often do you see online banter about tech and it’s mostly talks about software, html, running code and some other (boring) technical stuff? Quite often, yeah?

And now you have questions like ‘is tech all about coding?’ ‘Do I need to learn coding in order to land a tech job?’ Simple answer, no!

In fact a research on over 500,000 LinkedIn profiles of US professionals, showed that tech has 3x more non-techies than technical workers. So there is enough room for you and I who have 0 interest in learning to code!

For so long the coding jobs (and the men in the industry) have gotten so much PR, it’s almost like they’re all that exists.

I wanted to change that narrative so I went on a quest to compile this list of 17 tech jobs that require absolutely no coding skills. Here, you’ll get the gist on what each job entails, how much money you can expect to make, and women killing it in these fields too.

By the time you’re done with this article, the next step will be enrolling you into one of our 100% practical courses and on your way to becoming a tech sis too just like my friend Oyindamola. Let’s go! https://heelsandtech.com/features/non-coding-jobs-in-tech/

The journey into tech can be so overwhelming. I continued and discontinued my tech lessons more times than I’m proud to number. “Am I in way over my head? Not smart enough?” Time and time again I doubted myself.

If you’ve ever dabbled in coding or something just as complex, then you can relate to this. During my newbie phase, I tried many resources online like blogs, YouTube and free courses. I even joined many tech communities of budding techies just like me to see if that would ease the learning process. My trial-and-error period is what gave birth to this video on how to transition to tech.

Today, I decided to go a step further and compile every necessary resource a tech newbie would need to break into tech, all in one place. Those I created right here on Heels and Tech, those I found amazingly helpful while building myself as a beginner, and those that came highly recommended from my friends with diverse tech jobs.

Read on to discover fabulous teaching materials, where to find the best tech jobs and great tips on how to bag your very first tech job!
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As a Salesforce Administrator the above named skills are important to ensure your success.

The ability to learn new tools is important because several tools are invented daily which can help one's work more effective and efficient.

Also the user management is quite key because the role of a Salesforce Administrator hover around it. Several users will be interacting with the company's Salesforce app.

In managing the users comes management of their data. Data is of top priority to companies and so the security of those data is also key. A Salesforce Administrator needs to be able to analyse the data and give a clean report not just that but work with the IT department to ensure all the collated data is safe.

Good communication on the part of the Salesforce Administrator will facilitate all of the above.

Attitude. Sometimes all that really matter in your Tech journey is your attitude towards it.

In general placement today, most women are petrified of taking tech courses. It's always "Oh it won't work out". "It's a man's responsibility" They tell themselves. But in reality, smaller fraction of women who involved in it have explored it to the fullest.

Moreover when you look at the general truth, medical research found women to have more episodic memory and numeracy. Meaning they have the ability to comprehend and deal with numbers.

Therefore why do you really need to be afraid of Tech courses? Is it just the tech or You?

You're your own success story dearies... And begin your tech journey with a positive attitude today.

Business Analysis Job description in few lines. You will be working a lot with people and its important you learn how to do so. More importantly you need to have the knowledge of how things are done in the departments where your team members belongs too.

Lots of communication and getting things done. If this is your strength you should enrol in our bootcamp.
Send us a DM to register or visit our website @www.heelsandtech.com to join the next cohort �

Salesforce Developer: They are the go-to coding experts for any Salesforce project. Just like Admins they are responsible for customizing the platform but unlike admins they will provide unique coded solutions instead.

Salesforce consultants: They are the beating heart of any Salesforce project. They are expert planners, who help companies to exceed the expectations of what is possible through Salesforce by driving client specific implementation, improving productivity etc.

Salesforce Business Analyst: They’re the go-to person when it comes to communication between IT and business stakeholders to ensure all involved work together to attain the best results.

Senior Salesforce Administrator: The Senior Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the administration of Salesforce.com; this includes system configuration, (maintenance, system enhancements/upgrades, etc.), creation of reports and dashboards, end-user training and data integrations, ensuring data hygiene and integrity. This role collaborates with functional leaders to identify, define, and implement changes and enhancements to meet business requirements in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Salesforce Architect: A Salesforce Architect is a trusted advisor and leader who partners with business stakeholders and executives to design a vision and architecture for a solution to a business problem. Often in the position of the technical team leader, they help educate the team with technical best practices.

Salesforce Specialist Trainer: It's the job of a Salesforce trainer to train an organization's employees how to effectively use Salesforce, a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Common duties include delivering hands-on Salesforce training, developing better training methods, and measuring the effectiveness of training.

You can start your journey into the Salesforce world with us, we would be glad to walk you through.

Send us a DM to register or visit our website @www.heelsandtech.com to join the next cohort �starting 4th of July.
You can also send Bella a mail: Bella@HeelsandTech.com and she responds immediately!

We hope to see you in class!

Hello ladies!

In case you’re wondering how hard it is to get a job after taking any of our courses, here’s the story of a lady who got three job offers and several interviews invites within a year of completing her training.

Ladies are awesome and there is a world for us out there! The tech industry is booming and no one says you can’t partake of its richness. Now is the right time for you to take a hold of those opportunities out there. We do hope after reading this story, you’ll be encouraged to make that transition into the very hot tech industry!

Vivian is a woman, a wife, and a mother of amazing kids. She studied computer engineering at the University of Benin, Nigeria, and worked as a technical analyst for Halliburton for 3 years and as a senior requirement and design engineer at the same company for 3 years. Her interests are children, the environment, health, disaster, and humanitarian relief. She is not just any kind of woman, she’s one with a heart of gold.
Read more about Vivian's amazing journey, her transition, training process and acquiring 3 jobs in a year!
Kindly use this link: https://heelsandtech.com/student-testimonials/completed-business-analysis-course-got-3-jobs-in-one-year/

As a lawyer making moves to transition to Tech, Salesforce Administrator is a skill to explore.

The legal System keeps exploring means to ensure efficiency in their CRM.

Matterly is a legal software specifically for lawyers on the sale form platform to bring efficient CRM to the legal industry

Matterly is a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for lawyers to oversee matters, direct teams, onboard and train users, and many more

With matterly, lawyers can finally capitalize on the power of salesforce in a way that works with the day-to-day practice of law.

For lawyers who want to transition into tech, this is also a career path, most times it's important to beyond the title, and look at the skills that will be acquired during the training.

Heels and Tech is always ready to put you on the right track

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You can become a tech expert without learning how to code at all.

Like we always tell our ladies, tech is not all about coding. We have graduated students who are working in top positions as technology experts but have not written a single line of code their whole life.

Today we will be sharing the story of an incredibly lovely lady who transitioned into tech with our help, and now holds a remarkable position as a tech expert in a big organization.

Our star lady for today is a strong Nigerian lady who left the country for Australia.

Relocating to another country can be exciting but it also entails a lot. You need a job, new friends, a new environment, different climate, etc. It is not ever easy, and you need something to hold on to lest the excitement fades in no time to confusion and unending difficulties.

Are you an immigrant? Or do you plan on relocating to another country? Then you should understand what moving from one country to the other entails.

You’re about to read the story of an Australian immigrant who recently trained with us. We hope her story inspires you and helps you believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. Nothing can stop a determined woman.

Read on…. https://heelsandtech.com/student-testimonials/australian-immigrant-business-manager-who-transitioned-to-business-analyst/

Understand the approach toward BA - Try and learn the approach of the company or the business towards business analysis. The goals and aim should work align when it comes to Business analysis

Figure out the characteristics of the industry your company provides solutions for, and make effort in learning the specific industry trends, roles, processes, and standard

Understand the tools or techniques used in the company - understand to gain more insight into it, Make your homework and don't be scared to ask questions and you also propose your ideas after doing your findings.

To register and kickstart your career as a Business Analyst, Visit our website: www.heelsandtech.com
Or you can send us a DM on any of our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) @heelandtech
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The Gartner “Magic Quadrant” shows Microsoft’s positioning among other Business Intelligence platform options. In the 2019 and 2020, 2021 and 2022 research, Microsoft Power BI was voted, by far, the best option of Analytics and Business Intelligence software.

Quadrant shows Power BI at the top which means, what you are learning will put you in the highest place, where you will have not only a great competitive advantage in the global job market, but also give you the privilege of working with the BEST BI platform in the world which most companies now use.

*Advise* Take advantage of every learning moment as today’s world is greatly data driven, acquire as much knowledge of Power BI as much and as fast as you can and it will transform you into an incomparable professional

Our major focus in our Data Analytics class is Power Bi. You can register for the next cohort �

The Gartner “Magic Quadrant” shows Microsoft’s positioning among other Business Intelligence platform options. In the 2019 and 2020, 2021 and 2022 research, Microsoft Power BI was voted, by far, the best option of Analytics and Business Intelligence software.

Quadrant shows Power BI at the top which means, what you are learning will put you in the highest place, where you will have not only a great competitive advantage in the global job market, but also give you the privilege of working with the BEST BI platform in the world which most companies now use.

*Advise* Take advantage of every learning moment as today’s world is greatly data driven, acquire as much knowledge of Power BI as much and as fast as you can and it will transform you into an incomparable professional

Our major focus in our Data Analytics class is Power Bi. You can register for the next cohort �

To register, Visit our website: www.heelsandtech.com
Or you can send us a DM on any of our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) @heelandtech
Call us or drop a WhatsApp message on +2348182421832
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One of the Challenges women encountered in the Tech space is lack of Role Models. Many women wants to get into the space too but they don't see many people doing the same so they let go.

Gratefully we have more women coming out and doing very well in this space. They are successful and serving as encouragement to all women all over the world.

Even more so, the above mentioned women are also happily married. So this is an extra encouragement for you! You can keep your home and still be successful career wise.

We have more successful women, this is just to mention a few.

To kick start your career in tech,
Visit our website: https://heelsandtech.com/
Send us an E-mail: bella@heelsandtech.com
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We are exempted from all tragedies of this month. Favour and goodness only shall be our portion.

Happy New Month Fam��

The first slide is from a student already done with her project and sharing her review. The second slide is from the facilitator expressing his commitment to the students who are yet to finish their project and ready to take their exams.

Once you are open to learning and ready to put in the work, the facilitators are also ready to give all their support. Same goes for us too, if you reach out we are ready to help.

Data Analytics Registration is on for the next cohort
Class duration is 3weeks
Time: 7pm to 9pm WAT
Days: Mondays to Fridays
Fee: #150,000

To register kindly send a DM on Instagram @heelsandtech
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Around the world there are major health related issues due to high traffic volumes and many drivers on the road. CO2 is consumed much more with having so many cars on the road. These are the problems that biggest cities are facing.

So I developed an app for a ride sharing company. With user research, there’s been issues with drivers canceling rides easily, direct access to customer service, and also ease of navigation. So I came up with a ride- sharing app, called ride with us to assist with users needing rides to their destinations. I used some concept from another brand that is our there but the developed the design on my own.

Ridewithus focus on doubling occupancy rate of cars whilst operating a carbon saving network. They use carpooling as a means to set back the consumption of CO2.

Also, the app provides easier navigation to assist users in finding a ride and contacting customer service.

Inclusion of Women in the work sectors is not limited to gender equality even though it is a major factor. There are other benefits that comes with having women onboard.

Overtime we have seen how effective Women's innovative ideas are to the total productivity of the company or organisation they are in.

There are several figures to back up this claim. In particular, statistics shown by a research carried out by Boston Consulting Group and the Technical University of Munich, has shown that companies with the greatest gender diversity (those in which 8 out of every 20 managers were female) generated about 34% of their revenues from innovative products and services in the most recent three-year period.

Fortune 500 companies with at least three women in leading positions saw a 66% increase in ROI and have a purchasing power of an estimated $5 trillion.

Again it is a win win situation for all!.

An experienced IT professional just laid emphasis on Product design to be a good career path especially if you want remote jobs.�

For those without degrees too, you can also take this course, because it helps with portfolio building. As you work on projects, you add to your portfolio this helps position you for job opportunities. Because at the end the recruiter is interested in what you have done and not what you plan to do.

Where are our UI/UX designers to be�? Jump on this train and register for the next cohort.

Send a DM on Instagram @heelsandtech to register�
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Product Marketing today is one of the hottest roles in tech because it's so adaptable, A product marketer brings their customer-centric, commercial, creative outlook to any challenge

For instance, before a product is launched a product marketer typically owns positioning, messaging, customer development, and the overall go-to marketing strategy

After the product has been launched the product marketer helps in sales enablement and focuses on driving demand and overall the success of the product.

All these can be learned and so many more in 6 weeks exciting right?
REGISTER NOW! Limited slot is available �
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"Tech jobs that do not require coding" does not mean "Easy Tech jobs" and doesn't mean easy process too�

One of our students from last cohort said now she understands why we said she needs to put in the work �

Truth be told, tech jobs salaries are fantastic but so is the brain power! You need to be ready to give it all it takes, so you can get the most out of it.

That speed at which you want to land a job requires the same amount of energy to be invested. Your been proactive needs to be top-notch�.

We desire to see you do amazing things in this tech space but you also have your part to play in the entire process.

It won't be easy at first but it all will be worth it at the end. You have the strength in you only if you will activate it and channel it well.
Activate that inner strength today and see yourself do magical things.�

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Scholarship for developers ��

For those of you who are interested in, or who wish to learn more about coding , this is your chance..

If you are interested or know someone who could benefit from this, Don’t hesitate to apply.

As usual the link is on our Telegram page

Link to telegram is on our website
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Data analysts exist at the intersection of information technology, statistics, and business.

The primary goal of a data analyst is to increase efficiency and improve performance by discovering patterns in data.

At heelsandtech , you will be able to carry out data process, present your data using graphics, understand the different career paths that are available for data analytics, and explore the many resources available for mastering this profession.

And guess what? You get to enjoy a remote system of working and all of these benefits without CODING ��

Sign up with us today �
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Salesforce Developer: They are the go-to coding experts for any Salesforce project. Just like Admins they are responsible for customizing the platform but unlike admins they will provide unique coded solutions instead.

Salesforce consultants: They are the beating heart of any Salesforce project. They are expert planners, who help companies to exceed the expectations of what is possible through Salesforce by driving client specific implementation, improving productivity etc.

Salesforce Business Analyst: They’re the go-to person when it comes to communication between IT and business stakeholders to ensure all involved work together to attain the best results.

Senior Salesforce Administrator: The Senior Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the administration of Salesforce.com; this includes system configuration, (maintenance, system enhancements/upgrades, etc.), creation of reports and dashboards, end-user training and data integrations, ensuring data hygiene and integrity. This role collaborates with functional leaders to identify, define, and implement changes and enhancements to meet business requirements in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Salesforce Architect: A Salesforce Architect is a trusted advisor and leader who partners with business stakeholders and executives to design a vision and architecture for a solution to a business problem. Often in the position of the technical team leader, they help educate the team with technical best practices.

Salesforce Specialist Trainer: It's the job of a Salesforce trainer to train an organization's employees how to effectively use Salesforce, a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Common duties include delivering hands-on Salesforce training, developing better training methods, and measuring the effectiveness of training.

You can start your journey into the Salesforce world with us, we would be glad to walk you through.

Send us a DM @heelsandtech on Instagram to register for the next cohort �

The future of healthcare is digital � Do you know the health care is becoming more transparent and accessible because of technology ?

At the forefront of this revolution are a handful of female - led companies making the change , From Ada health, the doctor approved app which is an app used in helping patient with diagnoses ,
GTN which is using technology to speed up drug recovery

The health tech market in the Uk is projected $4.03 billion in 2022.

Number 5 strategy: Join our Product Marketing class and learn the nitty gritty. You will be learning copywriting skills, SEO writing, how to use Google analytics, Facebook marketing, how to create a marketing plan for a B2C vs B2B company, run social media ads etc.

You shouldn't be a business owner and be having low sales due to poor strategies or poor implementation.

To register kindly send us a DM on Instagram.

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Our people in the health sector are not dulling on Tech transitioning at all�.. picking up Data Analytics, Salesforce Administrator, Business Analysis skills and doing amazingly well in them.

There's always something for every sector in the tech space. It is a world of unlimited opportunities that you really should explore.

Explore these opportunities by being equipped with the right skill. Our classes are very practical and fully handson. Did you see where Precious said she is building a travel app? We would showcase their apps soon �

Salesforce Administrator registration is on already.

Safety First! If its not safe don't do it.
Please stay safe always and practise all safety rules.�

Yes we know it can be really overwhelming�.. even tho there is a general perception that working from home is quite easy most especially when you are in the non-coding line.

But, we know it is not true at all for stay home moms especially when you have about two toddlers to manage without human help.

So let's share our experiences and coping mechanisms,another Mom might find it useful..

Having a University degree is essential but it won't stop you from becoming a successful Product Designer.

The major interest of recruiters in Tech, is the skill. The job we are about hiring you for, can you deliver?.. This has made us to take into consideration how to help those without a degree to transition into Product design.

What then are the steps?
1. Choose an area of Specialisation: It is important that you choose a particular niche because it help you focus and learn fast. Not just that, at the end it enables proper productivity and efficiency.

Regardless, having the knowledge of other areas is good too. Examples of areas you can Specialise in; Graphic design, logo design, web design, mobile apps.

2. Learn how to use the required software: In every job there are suitable tools to use and specific tools to carry out certain actions. This is where training is important with good learning platforms like ours. You get to learn very important tools that will help you deliver always.

3. Learn the theoretical aspect of your field: For every practical there is a theory. So it is important to understand the story behind the practical. This is because as a Product designer you are interested in the user experience of your product.

4. Learn User Experience: Understand what will suit your suit your users. You do not want to create an unfriendly interface that your users won't love. So learning about the user experience is one of the things you should invest in.

5. Build an impressive portfolio: This can be done by joining training like ours, where you work on projects that can be added to your portfolio.

You can also collaborate with other people to work on a project. You can also pick up designs that are not properly done, work on it again and fix it in your portfolio stating the correction you made.

If you are able to do all these, your no degree situation won't stop you.

You can start by enrolling in the next cohort of our Product Design class.

Send us a DM on Instagram to register�

Growth mindset is being positive even in the face of uncertainty, fear, and all forms of negativity etc.

According to Carol Dweck's research those who possess growth mindset are more likely to be successful. This is because the growth mindset stimulates their willingness to work and actions to become better.

This is our focus at Heels and Tech. Yes, the gap is wide between women and tech, but we believe that you can do it.

We know you have two toddlers without help, but we believe you can scale through.

I haven't been in a school kind of learning environment for 13years now, I doubt if I still have the brain to come through. No, rather say, even tho its been a while, I believe I just need to dust my books again and I am good.

We also emphasize it in our classes. Its the growth mindset that will help you achieve your goals.

Start living in the consciousness of the growth mindset today.