Five reasons you should learn to code
Steve Jobs once said that everyone should learn how to programme a computer, “because it teaches you how to think.”
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Coding can be an empowering skill, here are more reasons why you should consider it:
1. Whatever your background or profession, coding is going to be useful.
Wherever you work, computer programming knowledge will add value. This is whether you’re in law, education, publishing, finance or civil service, coded products make tasks easier.
2. You can create something that can make a difference in the world.
People are continually developing programmes and apps that make real differences in the world. It may not be the next Facebook or Google, but you can definitely impact how systems operate, and how to make daily tasks easier.
3. Coding is a high-demand skill, and can become a substantial career.
The more you improve your existing capabilities, the better. You never know who may come knocking on your door.
4. Coding jobs are here to stay.
With our world becoming increasingly digital, knowing how to code is highly valuable, and will be more so in future.
5. Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Mark Shuttleworth.
Need we say more?
If this sounds super cool, don’t rely on word of mouse, enroll at INTEC’s Computer School. Here you can learn how to build applications for iOS and Android, as well as navigating the world of cloud computing. They offer well rounded courses which cover cyber security as well as server operations and business intelligence.
For more information and to find out how to register visit www.intec.edu.za or write to us at info@intec.edu.za.
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