Become a Software Developer with These 4 Steps

Become a Software Developer with These 4 Steps

 

“While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.”- Rick Warren

Let us learn from these true life stories:

Alex worked as a junior accountant for a firm on the island . As a youth, he was interested in technology to develop software solutions that would improve people's lives. But then, he was afraid to transition.

He said “I was just going to waste my time and energy and would probably not learn anything by the end of the 3 months, because people usually say tech is hard, but Moat Academy changed that.”

He currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Scam AI, a platform for detecting deepfakes, speech clones, and AI-powered scams.

 

Sunkanmi resigned from his position as a field engineer at Remote Monitoring Solution Company to pursue a career in technology. Then his fear surfaced.

He said, “My biggest fear was the complexity and difficulty attached to learning programming languages. I did not believe I would be able to understand programming and web development in that short space of time.”

Sunkanmi is currently employed in the UK at Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer (HBK) as a Software Engineer. The business serves a variety of industries, including defense, energy, and aerospace.

Toba had a dream of becoming a software developer, but along came this fear. According to Toba:

 “How could I gather two years’ experience within ten weeks? I feared. It seemed impossible. I remember vividly during the introductory classes, I asked that question with skepticism. After checking the curriculum, the fear grew fatter. “Abi this people dey ‘bobo’ us?” (English meaning: is this a joke?)”

Undeterred, Toba pursued his dream. Today, he works as a Software Engineer at Bitso, a cryptocurrency exchange platform with operations in Latin America, including Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil.

 

 

Aside from their status as elite professionals, these three individuals have four things in common:

1. They have dreams: They yearned for change and a better future. You should have big dreams too!

 “Dream big, because dreams come true.” Alex Morgan

 

2. They overcame fear: Resistance comes after a dream. It takes numerous forms, including self-doubt, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, and self-sabotage. You should not allow fear to hold you back. 

“If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough.”  Muhammad Ali

 

3. They are committed to their dream, investing time and resources for success. What separates a dilettante from a professional is commitment! 

A dilettante is someone who pursues an interest, such as the arts, without commitment and knowledge.

"If you don't sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice"—Anonymous

 

4. They all graduated from Moat Academy:   Yes, their journey began at Moat Academy for Developers, where an environment has been developed to encourage rapid growth and excellent performance in order for participants to become remarkable developers.

 

The next cohort of Moat Academy will resume on August 11, 2025. To apply, fill out this assessment form. And, see your dream come true!

 

Duration: 13 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am – 3pm)

Mode of Delivery : Physical Class

 

Don't just be a software developer; be a software developer that stands out!

 

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