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2007-04-17 08:42:23 · 7 answers · asked by bstar407@sbcglobal.net 2 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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yes, and go into busness for yourself

2007-04-17 09:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0 0

I've been in the IT field for almost 30 years, and I'll echo what opticalnoise says - you might be the greatest coder in the county, but you probably won't get an interview without the credentials. Here's the reason:

A good college program will teach you a broad spectrum of topics about the field. You'll get some history, you'll get some theory, you'll get a lot of practical exposure to the field. You'll learn at least something about databases, networks, programming, file structures, system analysis, design, and implementation. You should also take classes in management, in accounting, in business, law, and finance. With a little luck, you'll even land an internship, so you can put all those skills to use somewhere before you graduate. In other words, you'll come out with a well-rounded education, and you'll be a much better prospect.

If you go in and interview and say you're a leading expert in Java, for example, and they say, "Good - set up something so we can close the books. The fiscal year ends in 3 months.", you may be completely lost without that background.

2007-04-17 08:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0 0

Yes, you can. As a matter of fact you probably will use less then 20% of the information you learn in college on the job. That is part of the reason why software companies train new hires extensively. Plus, you will learn that many skills for entry-level positions are not really taught in college and experience is highly needed (yes, even for entry level positions.) However, college training is very valuable and get it if possible. Its shows you are trainable and is a slingshot for promotion and recognition that you can accomplish something. Plus, it gives you a good general/liberal background that will prove indensible on the job (part of the 20% of the skills you do use.)

2007-04-17 14:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Green 3 · 0 0

You could, because I don't believe there's a license requirement for software engineering, but you probably won't get hired without some kind of degree unless you can establish yourself by writing successful programs by yourself.

2007-04-17 08:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gonzo Rationalism 5 · 1 0

Yes, if you can get an apprenticeship or something similar you may be able to get into this field but if possible look at doing some college training, even if it is not to degree level.

2007-04-17 08:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jez 5 · 0 0

all the previous solutions are rigth, you will get some certifications, and study those matters by using your self or taking some classes. and that's authentic which you will no longer get an engineer certificates in case you do no longer pass to varsity. So what you do relies upon of what you want to realize. i might say that in case you have some posibility to pass to varsity, do it, you will get lots extra suitable than purely the certificates. that's authentic besides which you're able to have an excellent form of extra expertise and journey on diferent strategies with the journey, so in case you will no longer be able to pass to varsity decide for it, yet you will might desire to paintings lots the two case.

2016-12-29 04:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

As an employee working for a major company, 99% likely the answer is no. They likely won't even interview you unless you have the paper credentials. If you want to invent the next napster and market it yourself...well.. anything is possible as long as you know your stuff.

2007-04-17 08:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by opticalnoise 4 · 0 0

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