A high school diploma or equivalent certification is the first step toward a career in tech. Successful completion of primary and secondary education is essential, and shows that the you have a basic educational background. A college degree will not be necessary as long as you can demonstrate essential programming skills, but all employers will require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Up to 100 hours
- GED and HiSET exams take a up to several hours to complete, but preparation courses may take up to 100 hours or longer, depending on your background
- Cost of taking GED or HiSET exams vary by state and are an average of $80