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Starting a Career in IT

  • Number of Courses7 courses
  • Duration15 hours

This path will help you get started with your career in IT. We will start off with some job searching tips, how to create good resumes, how to build a network and understand the importance of education and certifications in IT.

Courses in this path

Starting a Career in Technology

In this path we will help you get started with your career in IT.

Careers in IT: How to Get Your First Job

  • by Amber Israelsen
  • 4h 8m 16s Duration
  • 4.5  (172)

Resumes, Job Seeking, and Interviews in Context

  • by Robbe Morris
  • 2h 14m 54s Duration
  • 4.6  (126)

Developing Your Personal Brand

  • by Jason Alba
  • 2h 38m 39s Duration
  • 4.3  (343)

Informational Interviews

  • by Jason Alba
  • 1h 18m 13s Duration
  • 4.4  (118)

Building and Managing Your Career Plan

  • by Jason Alba
  • 2h 8m 55s Duration
  • 4.3  (154)

The Value of Tech Skills and IT Certifications

  • by Maaike van Putten
  • 31m 23s Duration
  • 3.9  (18)

Working on a Team

  • by Jason Alba
  • 1h 43m 43s Duration
  • 4.3  (273)

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Amber Israelsen
Amber Israelsen
Amber has been a software developer and technical trainer for over two decades, sharing her expertise in AI, machine learning, AWS, and Power Apps with students around the world. She has a knack for making complex tech topics easy to grasp, whether you’re a developer, designer, or business professional. Amber holds certifications in machine learning, AWS, and various Microsoft technologies, including her experience as a former Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a strong background in visual com... more
Robbe Morris
Robbe Morris
Prior to starting his .NET consulting firm Equals Solved, Inc., Robbe spent most of his career writing sophisticated TCO and ROI analysis applications for the IT research firms Gartner Group and Alinean. His firm currently supports the Seminole County Sheriff's Office in Sanford, FL. Robbe has been a Microsoft MVP in C# since 2004 is the co-founder of the popular .NET portal EggHeadCafe.com. He also runs the popular fishing charter portal CharterList.com.
Jason Alba
Jason Alba
Jason Alba has been a Pluralsight Author since 2012, specializing in soft skills and professional development. He started his IT career as an intern developing tools for a robust intranet. He transitioned to an IT manager at another company where his job included web development as well as other IT functions. After an acquisition Jason became VP and then general manager at a newly formed tech company. He founded and manages JibberJobber.com, a CRM for job seekers. Jason has authored three books.... more
Maaike van Putten
Maaike van Putten
Maaike is trainer and software developer. She founded training agency Brightboost in 2014 and spends most of her days and nights working and learning. Training gives her the opportunity to combine her love for software development with her passion to help others boost their careers and be successful. She has trained professionals in the field of Java, Spring, C#, Python, Scrum, React and Angular. A lot of her time is spend staying up-to-date with the latest developments in her field. Next to the... more

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