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Tech Career Transition Roadmap

The document outlines a 12-month roadmap for individuals transitioning from education to the tech industry, focusing on three tracks: Software Development, Data Science/AI, and Cybersecurity/Networking. Each month includes specific learning objectives, projects, and essential tools to install, culminating in a portfolio of nine projects by the end of the year. A weekly study routine is also provided to help manage learning across the different tracks.

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Tech Career Transition Roadmap

The document outlines a 12-month roadmap for individuals transitioning from education to the tech industry, focusing on three tracks: Software Development, Data Science/AI, and Cybersecurity/Networking. Each month includes specific learning objectives, projects, and essential tools to install, culminating in a portfolio of nine projects by the end of the year. A weekly study routine is also provided to help manage learning across the different tracks.

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Integrated Tech Career Shift Roadmap

A 12-Month Plan for Transitioning from Education to Computer Science / Technology

This roadmap provides a structured 12-month plan to help you transition from the education sector
into the tech industry. It covers three tracks in parallel — Software Development, Data Science/AI,
and Cybersecurity/Networking — allowing you to explore all areas before choosing a specialisation.

Month Software Development Data Science / AI Cybersecurity / Networking


Project / Milestone

1 HTML & CSS basics (FreeCodeCamp)


Python basics (Python forNetworking
Everybody)Fundamentals
Personal
(Cisco Intro
portfolio
to Networking)
website
2 CSS Flexbox & Grid + Deploy
Pythonsite
control flow & functions
Packet(HackerRank)
Tracer basics Network diagram in Packet Tracer
3 JavaScript basics (FreeCodeCamp)
Pandas & NumPy (FCC Data
LinuxAnalysis)
basics (Linux Journey)
Responsive NGO/school website
4 DOM Manipulation + APIs
CSV data cleaning in Pandas
TryHackMe Pre-Security Data
path analysis on CSV dataset
5 React or Django basics Matplotlib, Seaborn visualization
Network Security Fundamentals
React/Django to-do app
6 API integration & routing SQL basics + queries Wireshark basics Visualization dashboard
7 Full CRUD app (React + Intro
Django)
to machine learningKali
(Scikit-learn)
Linux basics E-commerce prototype
8 Deploy full-stack app ML regression/classification
Basic
project
penetration testingPredictive ML model
9 Advanced React/Django Data
features
storytelling with Plotly/Dash
Security+ fundamentals Secure login system
10 React Native basics Deploy ML model (Streamlit)
Cisco CCNA practice labs
ML web app
11 Capstone full-stack app Capstone DS/ML project Security audit Portfolio finalization
12 Job applications, portfolioSame
marketing Same Career launch

Weekly Study Routine Example


- Mon–Tue (Software Dev): 4 hrs coding lessons + project work. - Wed–Thu (Data Science): 4 hrs
Python/data analysis. - Fri (Cybersecurity/Networking): 2–3 hrs labs or simulations. - Weekend: 2
hrs review, networking on LinkedIn, sharing progress.

Essential Tools to Install Early


- Coding: VS Code, Git, GitHub Desktop - Data Science: Anaconda (Jupyter Notebook), Python
3.11+ - Networking/Security: Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, VirtualBox (for Kali Linux)

End of Year Deliverables (Portfolio)


By Month 12, you should have at least 9 portfolio items: - 3 Software Dev Projects (website, CRUD
app, full-stack capstone) - 3 Data Science Projects (data cleaning, visualization dashboard, ML
model) - 3 Cybersecurity/Networking Projects (network diagram, penetration test, security audit)

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