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  2 months ago

  by dvp

  Dipesh parmar

  Brighton, United Kingdom

  Joined 2 months ago

  I want to start a new career in IT, at the age of 39!. I used to code when i was a teenager, in Basic. Since then i embarked on a career as a three dimensional designer, which is dull, and an artist, which is fantastic but doesnt pay the bills! Anyway, i've always stuck at it with all things IT, and decided i need a new interest and career. Due to my 'advanced' age, i'm curious to know what people think might be the best route for me. Over the last year i've dipped my toes into visual basic, .Net, Real Basic, Cocoa, and also some web design languages ue html, php, javascript, css etc, all to start to give me a grounding in software development, which is what i would like to do. Problem is the market is very competitive, and i'm thinking about doing an IT Masters degree, as i already hold a degree (though in 3d Design). My question is this, should i do a degree and get some accredited qualifications, or continue to go down the self-taught, take the odd accredited course and build up this way? I'm siding with the Ma degree at the mo, as it gives me a good general overview in IT, can help me make my mind up as to which field within IT would interest me, and gives me a better chance due its higher qualification. I'm very serious about starting this new career, but i have reservations due to my age and also which 'course' to follow? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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