As technology becomes more ingrained into our everyday
lives, do you ever stop to wonder exactly how those websites and apps are
created? Learning programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, or Javascript, are
additional skills that could be added to your resume and increase your
marketability.
New Ways to Help
Clients
If you identify an aspect of a clients website that could be
updated, having basic web development skills would immediately fix the
problem. Rather than going through
loopholes to find a developer, you could easily do a minor update; thus saving
your client money and forging a better relationship.
Join a Startup
Have you ever thought of doing public relations for a tech
startup? Learning how to code can give you a foot in the door. Having, at most,
a rudimentary understanding of programming languages allows you to communicate
with everyone at the startup about the product or service. This makes you an
invaluable part of the team and helps to grow the company.
Ways to Learn
- Websites such as Codecademy and MIT Open Courseware have FREE online courses.
- Programs, such as GirlDevelop It, host classes specifically dedicated to teaching women how to code.
- If you are still in school, and have a few extra credits, a minor in computer science or digital media technologies would also help.
Learning to code can be an incredibly
beneficial skill, but don’t feel pressure to code just because everyone else is
learning. If staring at a computer screen with a bunch of letters, numbers, and
symbols is not your cup of tea, that’s completely understandable. But, I
encourage you to give it a shot. Those symbols on the screen can turn into
programs that make your life and career easier and profitable.
This guest blog post was written by PRowl staff member Janelle Grace.
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