Security Guard → SOC Analyst ($95K)
“I was making $15/hour. I learned my security experience actually mattered. Now I work in a SOC.”
Find Your Perfect Tech Career Path, including Cybersecurity, and Build the Career You Actually Want
Award-winning professor and NYT-featured mentor Dr. Rose Shumba helps career changers transition into successful tech careers based on her 20+ years experience.
Her approach includes the use of free checklists, AI-powered agents, self-paced courses, group coaching, and ongoing community support for complete accountability throughout your transition to build a transition plan.
Already completed the Tech Career Switch Readiness Checklist?
Use your results to guide your journey below. Haven't taken one yet? No problem - follow the process below and take an assessment when you're ready.
Developed by Dr. Rose Shumba, professor, award-winning mentor, NYT-featured expert, and career-change guide who has helped 500+ adults transition into successful tech careers.
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Why Most Tech Career Changes Fail
Most career changers waste $15,000+ on bootcamps and certifications before they even know which tech path is right for them.
The problem isn’t your intelligence or capability. It’s jumping into expensive training without the right foundation.
The Four Costly Mistakes:
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No Self-Assessment
Starting without understanding your strengths and gaps.
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No Exploration
Committing to a path before seeing what roles actually involve.
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No Transition Plan
Learning randomly with no clear roadmap or sequence.
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Going It Alone
Trying to figure it out yourself with no guidance or accountability.
Dr. Shumba's approach addresses each of these costly mistakes by guiding you to build your transition plan the right way — starting with self-assessment to understand your capabilities, guided exploration to find the right fit, a structured framework and tools to build your plan step-by-step, and ongoing support so you're never figuring it out alone.
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Let's Work Together to Build Your Transition Plan
Instead of guessing your way through an expensive career change, let's build a clear path from where you are to where you want to be in tech - starting with assessment or jumping straight to the resources that fit your needs-Â starting with assessment or jumping straight to the resources that fit your needs.
 Specifically interested in cybersecurity? [View Cyber Explorer Track →]Â
 Start Here: Discover Your  Tech Path
Start Here: Know Where You Are
Let's find out if you're ready to make the switch and where to focus first. Use the Tech Career Switch Readiness Checklist to evaluate yourself across 4 key areas (explore, identify, build, and execute) and get your personalized readiness score.
Already completed our Tech Career Switch Readiness Checklist? Continue reading to see your options based on your scores.
Skip the Assessment
Prefer to explore options directly? Follow the guide below to find what fits your needs.
 Haven't assessed your readiness yet? Click below.
Explore Roles & Build Foundational Skills
RECOMMENDED IF YOU SCORED 0-2 IN TWO+ AREAS (Explore, Identify, Build) OR if you're still exploring which tech path fits you best.
Use our Tech Discovery Tools, including self-paced courses and AI-Powered Agents, to explore different tech areas using hands-on projects, identify which roles match your strengths and interests, and build foundational skills — so you can commit to your path with confidence.
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Then: Choose How to Build Your Transition Plan
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 Self-Paced Course (EXECUTE 2-3)
$497 | One-time payment
Payment plans available via Klarna where offered
RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN PLACE
Build your strategic career transition plan using our step-by-step framework and tools inside The Complete Tech Career Change Course™. You have the accountability and systems to follow through independently.
Optional: Add Community or Coaching to accelerate
Faith+Tech Community (EXECUTE 0-1)
$197 | One-time payment
Payment plans available via Klarna where offered
RECOMMENDED IF YOU NEED ACCOUNTABILITY
Get ongoing support through weekly group calls with peer accountability. Connect with like-minded career changers working through their transitions alongside you. Build your transition plan with consistent support.
8-Week Group Coaching Program (EXECUTE 0-1)
$997 | One-time payment
Payment plans available via Klarna where offered
RECOMMENDED IF YOU NEED INTENSIVE GUIDANCE
Join an 8-week structured cohort with weekly calls led by Dr. Shumba. Follow a proven curriculum, get your questions answered, and build your complete transition plan with personalized guidance and committed peers. Culminates in presenting your plan to Dr. Shumba and your cohort for feedback and accountability.
Meet Dr. Rose Shumba
Dr. Rose Shumba has spent the last 20+ years helping career changers discover strategic, proven methods to transition into successful tech careers, avoid costly mistakes, and build the career they actually want.
Going from software engineer to award-winning professor and having helped 500+ adults successfully transition into tech, Dr. Rose Shumba has become a leading voice in tech career transitions, featured in The New York Times for her innovative programs that help people from all backgrounds enter the technology industry.
Read More of Dr. Rose Shumba StoryFrom Where They Started to Where They Are Now
Social Worker → Healthcare IT Specialist ($110K)
“I thought my psychology degree was useless. It turns out, understanding people is gold in cybersecurity.”
Single Mom → GRC Analyst ($88K)
“Food stamps to six figures. I almost quit at rejection #20, but the community kept me going until the offers came.”
Retail Manager → Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
“I almost quit after rejection #20 — but the weekly community calls kept me going until the offers came.”
Next Steps
Pick one action below to move forward with clarity — no wasted time or money.
New to tech? Start here:
Download the 15-point Career Switch Checklist
Quickly assess where you are, spot gaps, and avoid costly detours before you commit.
Get the checklist →Ready to explore tech roles?
Check out Tech Discovery Tools
Compare roles, skills, and pathways so you can choose a direction with confidence.
Browse tools →Ready to build your transition plan? Choose your preferred approach:
Self-Paced Course
Build a 6–12 month roadmap—skills, projects, and milestones—at your own pace.
See the course →Faith + Tech Community
Get encouragement, mentorship, and peers who keep you consistent and motivated each week.
Visit the community →8-Week Tech Switch Group Coaching
Join a small cohort for weekly guidance and accountability as you pivot into tech with confidence.
Explore the program →Want to explore cybersecurity?
Explore Cybersecurity Track
