What entry-level IT jobs involve and what to learn first.
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Your first cloud job
My resources
ssh ubuntu@web-01
$ curl -I localhost
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
How to start a cloud computing career in the Philippines: entry roles, AWS vs Azure for beginners, Linux and networking basics, and three starter projects.
Read articleStart in the SOC
12 failed logins
Event ID 4625
How beginners start a cybersecurity career in the Philippines: what a SOC analyst does, skills and free labs to learn, which certs matter, and a 6-month plan.
Read articleYour first mobile app
Palengke list
useState([])
setItems(...)
How to build your first mobile app as a beginner: pick a tiny idea, choose Expo or Flutter, test on your own phone, and skip the features that sink beginners.
Read articleNot another AI-made site
Transform the way you work
Cleanings in Mandaue, open Saturdays
How to make a website that doesn't look AI-generated: the visual and copy tells people notice, what to use instead, and a fix-it order you can follow today.
Read articlePublish to both app stores
Hatian
Bill splitter
How to publish an app on the App Store and Google Play from the Philippines: developer accounts, privacy policy, testing, listing, review and rejections.
Read articleUI/UX designer career, PH
Wireframe
Final
Book a pickup
A UI/UX designer career in the Philippines for beginners: what the job is, skills and free tools to learn, how to build case studies, and where to apply.
Read articleCerts that open doors
Security+
For: SOC analyst
Azure AZ-900
For: Cloud support
CCNA
For: Network / NOC
Which IT certifications are worth it in the Philippines for beginners: the right cert for IT support, networking, cloud, security, QA and data, and what to skip.
Read articleSELECT your first job
query.sql
SELECT branch, COUNT(*)
FROM orders
GROUP BY branch
ORDER BY 2 DESC;
How to learn SQL for free as a beginner in the Philippines: the queries jobs test, free sites like SQLBolt, a 30-day plan and a portfolio project idea.
Read articleRouters, VLANs and CCNA
How to become a network administrator in the Philippines: what the job involves, CCNA and other certs, Packet Tracer labs, NOC entry roles and a plan.
Read article9 IT jobs without coding
IT support
QA tester
Data analyst
Tech writer
Not into programming? Here are IT jobs without coding, from IT support and QA to SOC analyst and technical writing, with what each role does and how to start.
Read articleData Analyst for Beginners
SELECT SUM(sales)
FROM orders;
A data analyst for beginners roadmap for the Philippines: spreadsheets, basic SQL with an example, simple dashboards, and projects using free public data.
Read articleFree IT Courses With Certificates
Module 7 of 10
An honest list of free IT courses with certificates in the Philippines, grouped by role: IT support, networking, web dev, data, QA and cloud.
Read articleJunior web dev portfolio
Static
API app
Full-stack
Build a junior web developer portfolio recruiters open: which 3 projects to build, GitHub habits, free deployment, a README template, and what gets checked.
Read articleHow to Land an Entry Level IT Support Job
What an entry level IT support job in the Philippines involves: helpdesk tiers, night shifts, key skills, and a step-by-step plan to get hired from zero.
Read articleIs the Google IT Support cert worth it?
Certificate
IT Support Certificate
Troubleshooting
Networking
OS basics
Security
Is the Google IT Support certificate worth it? An honest look at what it teaches, Coursera financial aid, what it won't get you, and better-fit alternatives.
Read articleQA Tester With No Experience
Bug report
Blank screen at checkout
How to become a QA tester with no experience in the Philippines: manual testing, a sample bug report, test cases, Jira, and whether you need ISTQB.
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