I wasn't sure where exactly to post this but here it goes :
I am a 28 Year old IT technician with no qualifications, I had come into the IT field rather late (I always messed about with computers since I was 7 and always had a passion for the subject) My first real IT role started about 3 years ago and I am still working for the same company where I have been working with Desktop Support , Windows NT,Server 2003, networks and Firewalls etc...
My intention was always to do programming but always thought that I would never be able to understand it as it always scared me at college :/ To cut to the chase, i n your professional opinions do you think it is too late fore someone like me to get into programming as a career path ?
I was hoping to learn Java C# and VB...is this just a pipe dream ? I don't mind If I have to specialise in one but I would still dabble with the others out of pure fascination with the subject.
I was also wondering if anyone knew of any good courses in the UK (London) I could attend or if any of you guys actually teach the subject as I would be more then interested in getting tutelage.
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Congratulations for contemplating a brave step! Whatever happens, do not give up on yourself.
Your language skills are apparent, and they will stand you in good stead.
Based on your history, I see no reason to think that you could not succeed as a programmer.
There are many options for training - at least, there are where I am, an ocean away. I can tell you that Distance Learning is a fast-growing endeavour. The chief provider in Canada is the online Athabasca University. It attracts a global community of learners, with 10's of thousands of students - including me, as I at 46 pursue a second career. My research when I started taking online courses a couple of years ago unearthed a large UK provider as well - I think the Open University.
Many shorter-term alternatives exist.
You might be well advised to ask around at your present employer to find out a) what training is recommended; and b) whether they would pay any part of your schooling and offer you a different position.
Survey job sites to find out which skills are most in demand. Of those languages you mentioned, they are progressively more difficult in this order: VB, Java, C# (some might argue the first two positions). C# is the deep end of the pool: don't start there!
Thanks for the encouragement spoxox! I guess because I would like to learn programming irrespective of weather I am able to pursue it in terms of a career that this would stand me in good stead.
