Completing a Computer Science Degree on Coursera
A software developer with over 20 years of experience reflects on completing a formal Computer Science degree via Coursera. The author discusses the value of self-education versus formal credentials in the tech industry.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving landscape of professional development and the shifting perception of online degrees in the tech workforce.
In September 2022, I impulsively signed up for a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science after seeing an ad for it on Coursera. Getting a degree had been on my mind for quite some time, after a long career without one, but I wasn't sure how to go about it. And now, about 3 years and 9 months later (with the last 3 of those months spent waiting for my results), I've finally completed my degree.
The author presents a personal narrative regarding career paths without promoting a specific political or corporate agenda.
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