Career Growth Tips - Learner Story: Pursuing a Midlife Career Change

Looking to learn how to code and possibly make a career switch into computer programming, Patricia knew she didn’t want to spend money on just any educational institution, considering she still had student loans from her past to pay off. After searching online, she came across Coursera and immediately signed up for Programming for Everybody (Python). Then in December 2014, Patricia unexpectedly got laid off as an office administrator. But because of her new Coursera credentials, Patricia was able to interview and immediately find a new part-time job working as a developer for a local nonprofit. She says the company would not have hired her unless she had the necessary skills technical skills for the role thanks for Coursera. “With just months worth of training from Coursera, I got a web developer job. Coursera gave me the confidence that I do know what I’m doing and feel like I can succeed in this field,” Patricia said. Patricia is currently applying full-time to web developer positions at tech companies in San Francisco. She’s planning on continuing to build her skill set by enrolling in the Machine Learning or Creative Programming courses on Coursera. ------ Coursera partners with more than 275 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs. Remember to like, subscribe, and share this video with friends and colleagues looking to create new career possibilities. Visit Coursera at: https://bit.ly/46X30CH Unlock unlimited learning with a Coursera Plus subscription: https://bit.ly/48gBUHW Check out more from Coursera: @Coursera Connect with us: facebook.com/coursera twitter.com/coursera instagram.com/coursera tiktok.com/@coursera #CourseraPlus #Coursera #LearnWithoutLimits #OnlineLearning