We are not just onboarding users into web3, but also experts. We need even more web2 peeps onboarded to web3.

They are different career paths in web3:

Researcher
Writer
Developer
Marketer

However, the content of this article is heavily focused on developers. So if you are seeking to start a career in web3 as a Blockchain Developer, then you should read to the end.

Resources you need

Official Ethereum website: This is where it all begins. Regardless of your role, as a marketer, researcher, builder or creator, this is where everyone in the web3 space should begin.

It is important for you to know why you do what you do.
What, Why, How, Who, and What’s next?
You need to have a solid foundational knowledge of the Blockchain.

Official Solidity documentation: Solidity is not the only smart contract programming language, but it is the most popular.
If you intend to build on Ethereum, then Solidity is your guy.

This documentation covers everything about solidity and how it works.
You will get from this documentation, what you will probably not get from watching videos only.
I strongly recommend this documentation guide!
Tips: If you read up on a particular concept, then go on to watch a video about it to solidify(pun intended) your knowledge of solidity.
*Uwc don’t mention

YouTube playlist by a Smart Contract Programmer.

It contains over 100 short videos of smart contract lessons.
You get to see how it’s done and code along too.
Take your time on this one
He is also the brain behind the very popular Solidity by example.

YouTube Courses

If you are on the web3 side of X app, I bet you know Patrick Collins. He created a course on youtube.
He calls it “The Ultimate, Learn Blockchain Development, Solidity, AI-Powered Smart Contract Course | Foundry Edition”

A 27 hours long course divided into three(3) parts.

A masterpiece! Absorb, comprehend, and put it into practice

Read Blogs
It’s very helpful to read blog posts from more experienced people. It opens your mind to different perspectives of a particular concept.

Web3 Cohorts To Join

Web3adies: This is the absolute web3 beginner cohort .
The prerequisite for joining, apart from being a female, is NOTHING.
Yes, You do not “necessarily” need to be knowledgeable about web3.

They run a 4 month online cohort based training. Consisting of live virtual classes, tasks, Hackertons.
You are trained on what you need to know to kickstart your career.
It is free!

Web3Bridge: 16 weeks online/onsite cohort based training.
Quite structured and organized.

If you want the thrill & motivation that comes with learning together with your peers, then you should consider the onsite option. Best part is, accommodation & feeding is provided.
It is free!

Ayaversity: 12 weeks Virtual cohort based training.

If you are not completely new, and already know your way around web3, but need a little more guidance. Then You should consider applying to join this cohort. It is free!

Take this opportunity, run with it, and become the next web3 innovative star in Africa.

I’m completely rooting for you!
Cheers 🥂