Summary

In this chapter, we have covered how you can always be learning. You now have the tools to identify what you need to learn and what you need to practice. You also have an understanding of how to apply just-in-time learning to accelerate your learning journey. By planning your priorities in advance and identifying what it is that you want to learn, you will be able to keep a focus on the big picture of what it is you want to accomplish on your career path. In order to stay on your path, you know that you must apply deliberate practice methods and focus on implementing important habits to set yourself on a path to be always learning. Now that you have this mindset of always learning, with a dedicated and precise focus, we can move on to discussing some types of learning that you may want to consider as you continue on your technical career journey. As we mentioned earlier, there are both formal and informal learning methods and pathways. Both have a critical role to play in shaping your skillset and career.

In the next chapter, we will cover the essential elements of formal learning and certifications. Formal learning means you are told what you need to learn, and the goals for the learning will be clearly established by an instructor or identified in an online learning course or certification program. Using the tools you have learned about here will help you to select the best formal learning and certifications for your career journey.