Can I Land a Tech Job with Certs and No Degree?

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Asked By TechSavant92 On

I'm in my late 20s and have a long-standing interest in tech, but my career hasn't really aligned with that passion until now. I know this question gets asked a lot, but I wanted to centralize the answers for clarity. Is it realistic to find good technology jobs with just certifications? I'm currently working through a list of certs and I'm about a quarter of the way through. I don't have a college degree and would like to avoid going to college if possible. I've heard mixed feedback about bootcamps but am considering one if anyone can recommend a good one. I believe having a completion certificate could be beneficial, but is a college degree a major advantage in my situation? Any advice would be super helpful!

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Answered By CareerGuide77 On

If your goal is to become a software engineer, investing time and money in certifications and bootcamps may not be the best path. A Computer Science degree is a much better option if you can swing it. Also, don’t forget to check out the FAQs and use the search function—there's a wealth of information already available.

Answered By CodeMasterX On

I'm a software engineer with no certifications or degree, and I've been in the field for 25 years. Ideally, having a degree helps, but it's not a dealbreaker. I know many successful developers without one. As you gain experience, a degree becomes less important. However, if you're lacking a degree, you need something else to stand out, like a strong portfolio. If I had to choose between two candidates, I’d pick the one with an impressive portfolio without a degree over someone with a degree but a weak portfolio.

DevWatch93 -

Does your team actually hire people without degrees or prior experience? That can vary a lot from one employer to another.

SkillBuilder22 -

What makes a portfolio 'good' in 2025? I remember when simple tutorial projects were enough to get your first job, but that doesn’t seem to cut it now.

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