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When you imagine your typical ‘programmer’, it’ll most likely be a tech dude (nerd/geek) that works all day in front of computers. The stereotype about coders has shaped them as antisocial ‘guys’ who probably only work in tech companies looking at their monitors all day.

However, none of these images could truly reflect IT specialists anymore. Actually, there are lots of people who know how to code who don’t put their job titles as ‘programmer’ or ‘developer’. In a fast-changing and competitive world, even understanding the basics of programming can help you improve your work and benefit your career across different industries.

Here are seven reasons why learning coding will advance your career:

1. Land a better job

This is definitely one of the biggest motivations for many people to jump into the coding world. The salary potential and career growth gives much attention to coding-related jobs and attracts many people to join a coding bootcamp to pursue a full-time career in web development or software engineering.

2. More opportunities out there

The increasing demand for tech talents has continued in 2020 by strong industry growth, more companies are especially looking for online business solutions as a result of the pandemic. The job listings for IT roles will continue to grow in the future.

More and more people have reinvented or changed their careers through coding education. Even last year, in the midst of the pandemic, many Wcoders successfully landed their first jobs in IT. If knowing how to code could open more doors for you, why not give it a try?

3. Be more flexible in your work

The current job market is so dynamic that only a few professionals are trained to do only one thing. Instead, most of the new job positions require multiple skills. The knowledge of programming not only shows you are a person who is willing to learn new things, but it also proves your ability to adapt and #overcome obstacles, which definitely helps you stand out from other candidates.

4. Become more independent at work

The best thing about learning how to code is that you can be more independent when you meet technical problems! No more delay on your work in waiting for the tech team’s help because now you can read the code and try to solve problems by yourself!

5. Make an impact to others

Try to incorporate what you have learned into your current career! Make yourself a valuable person to your organization and colleagues by writing simple programs or making small projects on apps or webs to increase productivity and even help your company to solve business problems.

6. Bring your ideas into life

The coding ability can make your brilliant ideas become reality. You are no longer struggling with finding an expensive developer to make products, because now you can build it on your own! Except for side projects, there are also many entrepreneurs who apply their coding skills to start their own company and realize their business ideas.

7. Get more control of your life

Looking for a work-life balance? Or try to get more control of your personal schedule? Freelancing with programming projects allows you to work from everywhere around the world, and work whenever you want!

A lot of people think that the benefits about programming are limited in increasing technological knowledge, and gaining computer skills, but the truth is that you can definitely get more than that! It’s a life-changing experience and it always gets no harm in trying to learn new things.

Ready to give programming a shot? start your first step at wcoding?

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Python is one of the top and widely used programming languages nowadays. Many world-class software companies and big tech heads use Python in production, including Google, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify. Its high readability and user-friendly syntax have made it an excellent choice for beginners and also a stepping stone for entering other programming languages!

So, why learn Python? Here are five reasons that Python can become a good tool in work, even if you’re not becoming a full-time developer right away.

1.Problem-solving with Code

Python is a powerful programming language that you can use to code, test, and debug a program. However, it’s also useful in solving complicated problems in real life. You can build programs using Python to find out the best solution. Next time, when you’re debating a topic with others, you can actually use a scientific model to simulate the situation and predict the answer! The understanding of calculus-related concepts can train your logical thinking and solve any problems like computer scientists.

2.Collaborate with Your IT Team

Nowadays, in many companies, the IT team plays an essential role in creating core technologies and designing key products for business. The tech guys are literally the ones who make your business idea come true. Even if you’re not the one who writes the code, learning fundamental concepts of Python and understanding the logic behind the codes can help you have a more productive conversation with your IT team. You will know what is possible to achieve when building a new product, elaborate ideas using code, and can collaborate with programmers on IT projects as a product manager.

3.Work Efficiently

With Python, you can automate all the boring, daily, and tedious tasks and work smartly in the office. For example, you can use Python modules to organize computer files, send emails to multiple recipients based on different categories or get contact data from websites in few lines of code. Some software has been developed to help you complete those tasks, but most of them are either paid services or do not match our needs. Python is a free open source. You will no longer pay any monthly fee for services while you can actually create your own!

Although Python cannot replace the actual work, it can definitely speed up your workflow and help you work efficiently!

4.Widely Used in Different Industries

It’s well-known that Python is an essential skill in web development, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and gaming. However, Python is not only for developers, and it is also important for other professionals and industries to learn the skill. Here are the top 10 industries using Python; from finance, healthcare, consulting, to marketing, Python can help you create professional data visualization, make strategies based on statistical models, and provide solutions to many kinds of business problems. It’s for sure that Python-based technologies are becoming an essential skill across industries.

5.Build Your Own Future Technologies

Have you ever got some cool ideas in your head? Well, Python is the programming language that can make your thought come true! You can develop software, web applications, build chatbots, control robots, and even make games with Python! Moreover, Python supports various frameworks and libraries that allow you to build different kinds of applications. For example, Django and Flask are useful Python Web frameworks that are popular for building web applications. Arcade and PyGame are Python libraries that help create video games.

Now you’ve learned the benefits of Python, and how it can improve your work efficiency. Python might just be a programming language, but it can also be a life-long skill that can change your life for the better.

You can learn Python from books, online tutorials, or join a bootcamp. At a bootcamp, you can learn fundamentals from experienced developers and get immediate help when you struggle with a coding problem.

Still don’t know where to start? Check out Wcoding Python Nights for Beginners Course. You can learn Python basics in 8 weeks without quitting your day jobs. The course offers hands-on Python practices and will prepare you for skills that can upgrade your career!

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dev-bootcamp alumni

Josie was an English teacher/researcher, and now she is the developer & proud founder of a Korean language education company.

Check out her story of learning coding, and as a full stack bootcamp graduate, her advice for people who want to change careers into IT.

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The IT industry is an open community. There’s no security guard checking your computer science degree before letting you in. Nor do you have to be a self-taught programming wizard like Bill Gates or Elon Musk to be successful. To get started in this growing industry, all you need — no matter your background or current career — is curiosity, resilience, and the foundations of coding.

Foundations are the keys that grant access to IT. The better you know the fundamentals, the easier it is to learn other programming languages and more advanced concepts. Or to use a string of metaphors: you have to walk before you run; float before you swim; and boil water before attempting grandmother’s beef stew.

But where can you learn these fundamentals? Sifting through unfiltered information online is inefficient. And returning to university is an incredible time and monetary investment. How can you be sure you’re receiving a worthwhile education that will prepare you for a career in IT?

The answer to these rhetorical questions is coding bootcamps. Coding bootcamps provide several months of intense, practical, project-based training. Instructors are industry professionals with years of experience.

They teach the most essential, practical basics — scalable skills applicable to the job market. You won’t be copying or pasting lines of code or passively listening to droning lectures on theory. Instead, you’ll be encouraged to apply the fundamentals to real projects and to think like a developer to solve issues you will face on the job.

A career change is only a bootcamp away. With a solid grasp of the fundamentals, professionals from bakers to educators have changed their careers and their lives. You can too. If you’re still on the fence, just remember:

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

If you’re ready to get started, wcoding can help. Our 12-week fullstack intensive bootcamp makes programmers. And our career counseling will sharpen your spear for the job hunt.

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1. Take a sneak peek at wcoding’s new office!

If you haven’t had a chance to visit wcoding campus in person, here’s a sneak peek of our brand new office!

We look at this new location as a new chapter in our awesome journey! Our new office offers larger working space, beautiful classrooms, meeting rooms, and spacious areas for wcoders to learn new skills, and take their first steps in the coding world! It means we’ll have more room for creativity, innovation, and learning!

The new address is 23, Seonyu-ro 49-gil, Suite 1101, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea (see us on Google maps).

Find us 1-min walk from subway Seonyudo Station!

2. Guest speakers at SNU BOOT-X CAMP

wcoding co-founders Alex and Kyle were invited as guest speakers in SNU BOOT-X CAMP, held a session about S/W development strategy and globalization for students who are planning to expand their startups internationally.

Kyle shared his experiences of running a global startup, and tips in getting funds in the early-stage business.
Alex shared his observation in recent changes and tech trends in the software industry, and also some perspectives in the decision-making process as a senior programmer.

It was a great opportunity for wcoding to meet these talented startup founders and we look forward to their success in the future!

3. Join Algorithms Study Group!

Worried about coding tests for job applications? Feel like you need a boost getting to the next level of truly being a software engineer? Just want to brush up on your algorithms?

Join CodeSeoul and study with other wcoders on Meetup! The online study group is on every Monday at 8 pm KST. Mark your calendar and see you there!

4. Happy Graduation to Python Class Batch 12!

Our Python Nights for Intermediates Batch 12 successfully completed their course and received their certificates for the completion of both Beginner & Intermediate levels of Python!

After their 4-month of hard work in learning Python, now they are planning to implement the skills they have learned into a real IT project, and start building their first Python-based web application!

Congratulations on the graduation and well done wcoding Grads!

4. Happy Graduation Limited Seats for Scholarship – Apply Now!

The wcoding X Women Who Code (WWC) scholarship is opening now! Complete the application and win a ₩1,155,000 scholarship for your next Fullstack Intensive Bootcamp at wcoding!

If you’re ready to reinvent your career in IT, take your first step by filling out a 2-minute application form!

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1. NextRise was a success!

On Jun 28 and 29, wcoding had participated in the biggest global startup fair in Asia, NextRise.

We have met tech lovers who are interested in coding education, international accelerators that help boost the Korean startup ecosystem, and global startup founders who are enthusiastic to bring new ideas to the world!

Thanks to all the attendees who have visited us and hope to see you soon at the next event!

2. Farewell SGSC!

wcoding was selected as a member of Seoul Global Startup Center (SGSC) 5th batch in 2020. It has been a fruitful year with SGSC. We built the connection with more than 30 global startups and accelerators, participated more than 10 skill-up programs, attended networking events and demo days, and become one of the representative EduTech startups in Korea.

This July, we’re graduated! Wcoding will move to a new place soon, and we’re ready for more opportunities and challenges in the future!

3. Congratulations to our Fullstack Intensive Batch 12 Graduates!⁣

After completing the 12 weeks of our fullstack course, graduates have created and launched SUP, a ‘social platform for sports events’ as their final group project.

We are proud to see our students build a fully functioning application within a short time. Glad to see they have mastered the skills so well and actually use that knowledge to bring ideas into life!

Happy Graduation and Well Done to All Fullstack Explorers!

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