How can I make a career change into computer science?

The free guide “Changing Careers to Computer Science” highlights, describes, and explains the options for entering or switching to a career in computer science for people without a background in the field. In it, you’ll find helpful tips on how to go about earning a recognized ICT degree.

This guide addresses the following questions:

  • What do IT specialists deal with?
  • What paths into computer science are there?
  • What personal requirements should prospective ICT specialists have?
  • What is recognized as work experience?
  • What does the ICT professional landscape look like? What kind of training or continuing education, further training or qualifications are there?

You'll also find inspiring stories of people who made the leap into the booming computer science industry and succeeded.

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Overview of providers on the subject of computer science

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