The post-pandemic world, uncertainty about the future, and upcoming industrial switch are making us think about changing our careers into something more perspective. IT seems to be a good choice for many reasons - it is a fast-growing, well-paid, and attractive industry. People have an opportunity to work remotely, but there is always a lack of professionals and yadda yadda yadda.

And market offers a lot of opportunities to study IT professions. Offers are different, and the price range is diverse. So, how to choose a good course and ensure you won't be fooled? We prepared three points to check before you join your course.

It's impossible to learn coding, project management, or testing in 1-2 weeks (even 1-2 months isn't enough). To learn a new specialization, you need to spend at least 100-200 hours before you can do tasks for some entry-level position. For more difficult positions it is at least 300-400 hours of active practical learning.

Practice is the key to learning effectively.

Imagine a dentist who knows everything in theory but never tried to treat a tooth. Want to be patient with him? We don't either. :) You cannot learn how to do an honest job without practising and seeing real-life situations.

Every job in IT is always done in teams. One of the reasons why juniors struggle to find a job in IT is because they don't have any experience working in teams.

Employers expect you to have collaboration and teamwork skills when you apply for a job. Ensure, that the course you’re going to join includes teamwork and gives you the necessary skills, such as communication, active cooperation and listening and even agile teamwork practices.

Thinking about starting career in IT?