Combining several learning possibilities
As you evolve through your career and learning pathway, you will need to combine all of the methods we have discussed in this chapter to achieve career growth. You will undoubtedly have some formal learning, some informal learning, and certifications, and along the way, you will acquire the ability to learn. Working as a software developer in the industry, you will very quickly learn that the expectations for continuous learning and improvement are real. It can be overwhelming if you have not designed a strategy to approach how you will learn. Remember to evaluate how you learn and why you are learning the skills you have identified. Be purposeful in your approach to your learning. Attempt to combine some elements of all of these methodologies to learn.
Continuous learning and development can also be expensive. Your employer can often be a resource for these expenses as part of your ongoing employee training and development budget. All too...
