Do I need a degree to be a software engineer?

Software engineering and software development jobs are in high demand these days and it makes a lot of sense. The digital world is growing more and more everyday and our world is becoming more and more digital. Businesses and products are going digital. Anyone heard of NFTs, the Metaverse, VR, online courses and universities?

But a common question I see online is if you need a degree to be a software engineer. Many people are trying to get into programming because software jobs pay well and provide a good work life balance. Programming is also pretty fun!

Software engineering jobs can be competitive and so not having a degree can put you at a great disadvantage. Also, programming can seem like a daunting task when you get started. Can you really self-learn this stuff without a traditional education or formal training?

In this video, you’ll learn:
-How people get software jobs without degrees
-When a degree is necessary
-How to know if you should get a degree

Hope this provides some good insight!
-Henrik