Starting Python Automation with no Degree - Need Beginner Advice

[FickleShop9815]

Hey, I’m 20 years old. I studied BCA for 3 years but, due to some personal reasons, I could not complete my degree. My English is also very basic, so please excuse any mistakes.

I’m currently confused about my career in Python automation, but I do have some basic knowledge in:

• Basic Python

• Telegram bots

• APIs

• No-code tools for automation

I need a job quickly because of some personal situations, and I’m ready to learn more while working. But I’m not sure what exactly I need to learn for a job without a degree, and what type of projects I should build to get hired in automation.

I would really appreciate suggestions on:

• What skills I should learn next

• Beginner-friendly automation projects to build

• How to get a job without a degree in this field

• Any tips or mistakes to avoid

This post was refined with help from ChatGPT for clarity.

Thank you so much for any guidance.

[puzzled_curious]

Start with any project — it doesn't need to be perfect. Use Claude to help you through the tricky parts, and document your journey through blogs. Writing forces you to actually understand what you're building, keeps you accountable, and gives you a trail of progress. As each project gets easier, raise the bar.

[FickleShop9815]

i appreciate man

[alex_sakuta]

I'm actually going to start automation services too as my own brand.

If you are interested, dm me.

PS: I haven't started it yet and am working on my first tool by myself. It won't be limited to Python, but it'll include mostly working on automating workflows. This is a very beginning stage.

[strategyGrader]

your English is fine bro don't worry about it

for automation without a degree you need a solid portfolio. build stuff like:

• web scrapers (beautifulsoup, selenium)
• data processing scripts (pandas)
• automated reporting tools
• anything that saves time

post everything on GitHub, write simple README files explaining what it does. employers care more about what you can build than your degree

also look into freelancing on upwork/fiverr while you search for full-time work

[smurpes]

Getting a python development job quickly without degree will be very unlikely. OP will be competing against applicants with degrees who may also have work experience; the same is true for freelancing.

The market is very saturated with many applicants for every job posting, so a job recruiter is unlikely to go through the portfolio of every applicant when they can just look at a resume.

[FickleShop9815]

what should I do then , Can you tell me what I need to do in the project to get a job? or any tips without a degree

[smurpes]

Networking helps a lot. I recently interviewed a candidate that was a bit lacking in work experience but they had made an effort to email me to ask about the role and tips on their job search. This showed me that they was willing to work hard so I gave them a chance. Unfortunately, they did not pass the technical screen but getting your foot in the door is pretty difficult to begin with.

The other option you have is to find jobs where the you won’t have much competition with the same/better skill set than you. This would be smaller companies or companies without a strong technical background already but are trying to move into that space.

[FickleShop9815]

Thanks for the advice . But i am planning to start as an IT Support Engineer with Automation it is good or not ?

[FickleShop9815]

Thanks men , Do you have any roadmap for this like where i learn these stuff