Thinking About a Tech Career? Here's Why Now Is the Time to Start Learning to Code

 

If you’ve been thinking about getting into tech—whether you’re starting from scratch or have dabbled with a few online tutorials—there’s one thing we want you to know: you can do it and don’t have to go it alone!

At Build Carolina Academy, we run a part-time, virtual web development course that helps beginners grow into confident, job-ready developers. Our next Web Application Development course starts in September 2025, and enrollment is open now.

Here’s why it might be exactly what you need—especially now.

You Don’t Need a Degree to Get into Tech

So many of our students come to us thinking, “I’ll never make it in tech.” You may be thinking this, too. Maybe you don’t feel smart enough. Maybe you think you are starting too late. Maybe you think you don’t have the time or the money to take a course. We’ve heard all of that and more. But we’ve seen firsthand how curiosity, consistency, and community matter so much when learning to code.

Whether you’re switching careers or starting fresh, our course is designed to meet you where you are.

You’ll learn:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git

  • Front-end frameworks like React

  • Back-end fundamentals and APIs

  • How to build and deploy real projects

  • What it takes to work as a developer in today’s tech world

Yes, It’s Still Worth It in the Age of AI

We get this question a lot: Is it still smart to learn to code now that AI is here?

Absolutely. The more AI advances, the more valuable it becomes to understand how software works—and how to build it yourself. Learning to code empowers you to adapt, automate, and contribute meaningfully in tech-driven workplaces.

What AI can’t replace?
Critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving—the exact skills our students develop through real-world projects and peer support.

You’ll Learn in a Way That Works for Your Life

Our program is:

  • Fully online (learn from anywhere in SC—or beyond)

  • Part-time (designed for working adults)

  • Taught live by instructors who are active in the industry

  • Backed by a community of alumni and mentors

We don’t just teach you to code. We help you become a builder, a thinker, and someone who’s ready to go after that first job in tech.

Enrollment is Open Now!

If you’re feeling the itch to make a move—whether to leave your current job or finally commit to your long-term tech goals—this fall could be your launch point.

September will be here before we know it. Space is limited, and we’re actively interviewing applicants.

You Belong in Tech

Build Carolina has helped hundreds of learners transition into tech careers. Some of them started with zero coding experience. Some had tried a few online courses before joining us. All of them took that first step.

Let this be yours.

 
Lauren McGlamery