Learning the local language when moving to a new country might be one of the most difficult tasks for an expat - and, for many, German proves especially difficult to master. On top of that, finding an interesting, well-paying job that doesn’t require the local language can be equally challenging.
The tech / IT sector, however, is one of the few that supersedes this phenomenon. Web development is one of the most in-demand professions in Berlin and the rest of Germany - a quick search on any job platform will return upwards of 1.500 - 2.000 open positions.
Start-ups, mid-sized companies and big enterprises all need IT experts, and it’s one of the few industries that doesn’t require proficiency in Germany.
Still, many people believe that they don’t have what it takes to pursue a career in tech. That, however, is far from the truth.
Take three examples of people with very different backgrounds - Anastasiya, a former quality assurance engineer, Maxime, a former mechanic, and Dermot, a former music teacher. What do they have in common? They all started a new career in web development after five months at Wild Code School, a European network of schools that trains tech professionals.
Continue working while learning in-demand digital skills
Wild Code School’s Berlin campus was launched at the beginning of 2020 with a full-time web development course, but quickly saw the demand from large companies, as well as individuals, for a part-time option, which allows students to continue working while learning in-demand digital skills.
Through conversations with employers from various sectors including tech, finance and recruitment, Wild Code School has developed a course that trains students to be hired as junior front-end web developers in just five months, part-time.
Their approach simulates a real-life working environment by teaching students not just how to code, but how to become developers. Through agile methodology, team projects, employability coaching, tech-ecosystem events, and hackathons with Berlin-based companies, Wilders learn both the hard and soft skills needed to thrive in technical careers.
Here are five reasons why you should consider a Wild Code School course:
Wild Code School Berlin also offers a full-time training course that includes an even closer collaboration with local companies and a lot of other perks. The full-time course can be funded through Agentur für Arbeit (Job Center Berlin). Other funding options are available as well.
Wild Code School is a European school network that prepares students to excel as professionals in the tech industry. Their innovative approach to education equips students with the proper technical and soft skills to succeed in web development, cybersecurity, and data analysis.
The Campus Manager at Wild Code School Berlin is Cosmin Pirvu. He can be reached at [email protected] or by calling +49 176 686 58442.