Tech Savvy in No Time: A Beginner’s Guide to Upgrading Your Skills
Even though recently, we have been hearing about numerous tech companies conducting massive layoffs, this industry still remains one of the most lucrative and stable. The complexity of the subject matter and the need for continuous learning are among the main reasons for this.
Fortunately not every role in technology requires an engineering background. In fact according to Glassdoor almost half of the job demand in IT is for non-tech profiles. Nevertheless, it is important to have at least a general understanding of the key concepts if you’d like to have a successful career in tech.
Here are a few suggestions on how to improve your tech skills:
- Start by learning the fundamentals. My personal favorites are a “Pre-Programming” Udemy course from Evan Kimbrell, the free Harvard class “CS50 Introduction to Computer Science” and a book from Vinay Trivedi “How to Speak Tech: The Non-Techie’s Guide to Key Technology Concepts”.
- Apply this knowledge to a side project, for example building your online resume website in WordPress.
- When you hear a new term, note it in your personal glossary and research later. Use ChatGPT to simplify more complex terms by typing “Explain XYZ in a non-technical way”.
- Reach out to engineers in your team if you find something too difficult to understand. Put in the work first, but don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Remember, the key to improving your tech skills is to stay curious and keep learning. Start by learning the fundamentals, apply your knowledge to real-world projects, and keep a glossary of new terms you encounter. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and reach out to colleagues who have more technical experience. With hard work and determination, you’ll soon find yourself on your way to becoming a tech-savvy professional.
P.S. just for the fun of it I used AI to generate the title, image and the final paragraph. Curious times we live in.
