Becoming a Software Developer

When someone goes into the field of software development it is almost definite that a bachelor’s degree is the minimum level of education needed.

The great thing is that no matter what you major you choose in a bachelors program, whether it be Psychology, English, Art History, if you decide to make a life change the minimum requirement will be several certificates!

Essentially one should have the program? A+ which covers basic computer knowledge.

There are certifications for development as well. The Java certification, for example, is a great accomplishment to have under your belt.

Switching departments within a company once you are established is much easier.

Not to mention the fact that prior experience in IT can help you get into a software developer position.

My one concern for development is that it is more project based. That is something to keep in mind, so if you're someone who likes daily routine tasks then it might not be a good idea. You will be meetings with teams on a project regularly, so socializing will be pretty minimal as well.

FYI here is a list of certifications that will be helpful to develop a career in systems, as well as 2 links to free classes on programming for beginners to advanced students.

http://www.mcmcse.com/othercerts.shtml

www.udacity.comhttp://code.google.com/edu/

- Raymond Tao

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