can I learn software programming at the age of 37,and switch to this profession?

Question

i don`t have any computer background

Answer 1

Im studying software engineering, its involves a lot of programming
and since u dont have any computer background,
there's a lot to learn but yeah u could learn it, it all
depends on how commited u are.

Answer 2

Learning a new thing is very good but making it a career is totaly another story. Being at the age of 37 you have to answer a few questions to yourself honestly, also looking at the current software market situation. 1. At the age of 37 do you still have dynamic thoughts. Do you find different solutions to problems or you always want to play it safe by the book. 2. Just getting to know one language, will it help you to get a job. Just think you will be competing with far younger people then yourself with Bachlors of even Masters degree directed only in computers profession. What would you learn different to get an edge against others. 3. Can you afford to spend time and resources learning something new, while there maybe a risk of never getting what you thougth of. 4. Finaly and the most important. I regard programming not as a science its kind of an art. The art of creating something just like a painter. Not everyone can be a good programmer just like everyone can not be Lionardo De Vinci. Ask yourself do you have the aptitude towards this profession. If you find your answers to be satisfactory then go for it big boy and dont look back.

Answer 3

Yes you can learn S.W programmimg. It all depends on your commiment,interest and of course your logical thinking.

As regards switching over to this profession, can't say in this world of competition. If you turn out to be a good programmer, you will have bright future.

I learnt programming at my age of fifty as hobby & not as proffesional. There was lot of script writing etc unlike visual langauges as of now. In fact if you quickly pick up the present trend of using visual languages, it may not be that difficult.

Answer 4

You can do it at night school, or by correspondence, but make sure you get a reputable School or Colledge or university. You can get grants and because of your age it will be much easier, you come under different category.
Go to the college near you and most of them have free Internet labs. then go to the library and as there. They also have Internet labs with help. This will probably cost you a dollar an hour, for instruction, But if you set your mind to do something then go for it. I have taken courses by correspondence, night school, and other ways. Now I have degrees coming out my yin yan. Now I am retired and I have wrote a series of books. The first one will be out any day now from the publisher. Make a list of goals, make it a short list, reachable ones, and at the bottom of the page your final goal. Then go for it and good luck to you. Enjoy the holiday season.

Answer 5

Is that Money which is attacting or u hv got bored of your current job? I know you will not get programming job as HR always think not hiring too old guy who will not match with young generation (22-27 age group). For entering to Sotware you don't need to do programming. You can also get in as Functional expert... talk to someone senior in S/w around to know how you can capitalize on your current experience (hope you are working somewhere !!) and foray in Software.

Answer 6

Yes, You Can, But Are you really interest in the switch over ? ?, People do try to switch over new profiles, but the real talent that you have, the right interest which is in yourself Can help you switch to whatever profession you might think that you can succeed, and there is not age limit to anything so forget the age factor !!!!!!!

Answer 7

sure, you can. Programming isn't that difficult to learn if you can think logically. The only problem is the number of US companies outsourcing and offshoring.

The other issue you would find is that you'll be coming out of school as a junior level programmer, and you have your age working against you, especially if you're used to higher income.

Answer 8

beleive me you can do it if u have these skills
1 average level of logical resonning
2 analytical power
if yes then there is no age bar go ahead

Answer 9

It probably would take a while, like anything else if you wanted to be professional at it.

Answer 10

of course.