The Fastest Path Into Software Engineering - Career Change 2022

Can you change careers and become a software engineer in 2022? Is this still a realistic goal?

Absolutely! Thousands and thousands have people have put in the work and shifted careers into software development, many of those without degrees.

I did it at 34.

In this video, I want to share two paths for those looking to change careers to Software Engineer in 2022 and specifically one I think is the fastest route in getting your foot in the door.

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[TravisMedia]

Regarding AWS and prior experience, if you are not "computer-savvy" or do not have a basic to intermediate understanding of servers or computer networking, etc. then shoot to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam first (alongside Python of course). This certification is largely fundamentals of cloud computing and will help a lot as a prerequisite to an associate level cert.

[iffyk]

I'm currently 30. Last year I did a cybersecurity bootcamp and was able to switch careers and become a cybersecurity analyst. I realized I really loved coding and so this is now the path im going to take. Thank you for your advice!

[Toolookanu]

One of the only youtubers who actually answered me via Twitter and was so kind and helpful throughout my process. Thank you for everything. Genuinely super happy people like you exist and teach for us new people.

[michaels]

Thanks for the straightforward information. I'm 48, disabled vet. I can't with but limited physically. Always been able to pick stuff up quick and good problem solver. I'm starting CS50 because it made sense to get the free course and great overview. My goal is to move overseas in a couple years, hopefully this will pave the way.

[Bobcoolyoung]

Lol Travis you were talking to me there. I'm turning 28 in June '23 and I'm already balls deep into HTML, CSS, & JS. Took the WordPress route as well. Done a couple verified jobs on Upwork for clients as freelance. Now I want to switch careers to Software Engineering.

[mayus.]

This is so motivating! Right now I’m working as a scientist and have been contemplating changing careers to tech for a few years now. But have always put it off because I believed I couldn’t do it or it was too late. Your story is so inspiring and has given me the push I needed to start!

[RyansSynthwaveGuitar]

I hate my job and I'm so miserable working in the labs at the NHS. I feel very attracted to programming and learning how to code. I feel like my skills and creativity could be used well. I also think I could use these skills to help me with my Synthwave Guitar work. I'm so excited for this.
I'd love to learn Python and AWS as mentioned. Web development seems exciting too. I'm a lot more excited about all this than my current drone mind-numbing un- fulfilling stressful thankless job.

[stevecrabtree]

I am starting over in my 50's. I was in manufacturing as a welder and manager for most of my life. I was injured for the 3rd time of my life and decided that was enough. 6 months into learning programming, it's going well, just looking forward to a company to take that chance on me haha

[kauapozzi]

I'm actually in the 9th week of this blueprint. Its been great

[lobo-]

Thanks for such positive content mate.

There are a lot of guys like me out there who partied their butts off and wasted time without focusing on anything during their mid & late 20's, who are now contemplating to turn their lives around and be somebody.
You Sir, you are giving hope for people like us.
Much appreciated. 👍

[bizarre]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I have to choose from different bootcamp courses. Java, Full-stack web developer, Android developer, and Data specialist (which is all about Python). I think I will go for the Data Specialist course. Since there are many people who reccomend this path. Thank you Travis!!

[abcrxj]

I'll be 27 in 2022, so 2:18 was quite close to be terrifyingly accurate.

I'm a civil engineer, got into coding a month ago and now I'm looking to switch or even blend careers

[jasonsheinkopf]

I've been teaching for 13 years and am ready for a new challenge. The past 4 years, I learned Arduino, Scratch, and then Python. I started 100 days of code from Unity and really love learning the language! I don't see myself becoming a data scientist, so this path sounds interesting! Thanks for the video

[olePT]

I'm a Civil Engineer at 32 and strongly considering a career change to software development. Found you channel looking for advise on how to do it and where to start. Definitly going to subscribe now. Thank you!

[ThePunisherXX]

You dont learn anything from Bootcamps .Its a a recruiter center, costs 10k .If youre desperate for work, need references than pay 10k for a Bootcamp. Everything is online and its free to learn. Bootcamps are just for profit.

[maksatkhobdabayev]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a 20 yo biology major student and I love it but sometimes I feel the academia isn’t gonna feed me well. So I ve been coding C++, taking some data science courses on edx, leetcoding but I am burning out. I will try to follow your recommendation and text you back after 1-2 month as a follow up in my progression. Farewell!

[robertcapel]

I’ve been a network architect/sysadmin the last 20+ years. Currently learning Python and looking to make the jump to DevOps. Thanks for the insight!! Will also now work on AWS cert as well! Great video!

[ICEBRG]

Thank you for your advice. I am 30 years old and I realize that I need a career change. Thank you for making me feel like it's not too late to start.

[haroldogallardo]

I'm currently working in the IT industry, but I like to learn how to code. I did it when I was in HS and switched careers in my 20's to IT.. Im 41, and I think I can still switch careers by the end of the year.. Finally, I found someone that explains how to be a software engineer. Thanks a lot.

[Cosmikamikaziconsciousness]

Just found your channel today and I'm impressed, you've got a subscriber.
I've been learning the first route you described (html/css/javascript) for about 4 months and have been struggling to keep interest/enjoy it.
So recently I've been reading about and playing with python a bit on the side and have been having a lot of fun. A friend of mine works for IBM as a cloud engineer and really enjoys his work. This second path you described might just be a better fit for me.