Programming is a Learnable Skill

Digital transformation isn't just for Silicon Valley companies or young startups. It's a way of life for any creative expecting to survive in the next decade. Jeff Bezos (the founder of Amazo) said, "in today's era of volatility, there is no other way but to re-invent. The only sustainable advantage you can have over others is agility, that's it. Because nothing else is sustainable, everything else you create, someone else will replicate". Many young people are always complaining about the complexity of life today, and because of this, most end up unmotivated to learn. This is the same mentality that drowns our black communities deeper into the poverty pit. On this session of W.O.R.D podcast, we want to tell you that anything is learnable. Do you still remember when you struggled to write your three-letter name in first grade? Look at you now. Programming is no different. Not only is a relevant skill to have, but it is a learnable skill too. Sbonelo Mkhize shares his inspiring journey as a self-taught programmer with the hope that it fuels you to chase your dreams, relentlessly. Because he is a generous 'tech-dude', he also suggested courses and tools to leverage as you continue on your quest to empower yourself and others. 1. Free Code Camp - Their to help people learn to code for free. We accomplish this by creating thousands of videos, articles, and interactive coding lessons - all freely available to the public. 2. Harvard cs50 Course - This is CS50x, Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior programming experience. We love hearing from you. Tell us what you think about our podcast, like and subscribe.  Follow us on Instagram @WORD podcast, and Sbonelo @Sbonelo_o Find this session on Youtube