Career
Gaining Experience Without Experience
Build a hireable portfolio from scratch. You don't need a job to get experience. Learn how to build real-world skills through projects, open source, hackathons, and more—the same paths used by self-taught developers who landed roles at top companies.
5 Modules
14 Lessons
4 Unlocked
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Build projects that impress recruiters
Make meaningful open source contributions
Win hackathons and coding competitions
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Course Overview
Module 1
4 lessonsBuilding Your Project Portfolio
Learn how to create projects that demonstrate real skills and catch recruiters' attention.
Module 2
3 lessonsOpen Source Contributions
Break into open source and build a track record of real-world collaboration.
Module 3
3 lessonsHackathons & Competitions
Use hackathons and coding competitions to build skills, projects, and connections fast.
Module 4
3 lessonsAlternative Experience Paths
Explore unconventional ways to gain real experience and build your reputation.
Module 5
1 lessonsPackaging Your Experience
Turn your projects and contributions into a compelling narrative for employers.