How to Choose the Right Tech Path (Even If You’re Confused)
“I want to do tech… but I don’t know what I want to do in tech.”
Sound familiar?
You’ve probably heard friends talk about frontend, backend, product design, or data science. You’ve seen flashy portfolios online and free courses everywhere. But instead of clarity, you feel paralyzed, too many options, too much pressure.
If that’s you, welcome. This guide is your roadmap out of the fog, not with abstract advice, but through real stories, practical tools, and Blip School’s proven learning system.
🌱 Meet Tunde: The Confused Beginner
Tunde is a 21-year-old university student in Nigeria. He loves tech and knows it can change his future. But the first time he Googled “how to start tech,” he found:
- 100+ different career paths
- 1,000+ “best tools to learn” articles
- 10,000+ YouTube videos from people saying different things
He was overwhelmed.
Sound like you?
Let’s walk through how Tunde found clarity, and how you can, too.
🔍 Step 1: Understand What Tech Paths Actually Exist
Before you choose a path, you need a map.
Here are 6 popular beginner-friendly tech paths, simplified:
| Path | What You’ll Do | Core Skills | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend Development | Build the parts of a website/app users see and click | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React | Creative problem-solvers who like visuals |
| Backend Development | Build the logic and database side of apps | Python, Node.js, APIs, Databases | Logical thinkers who enjoy building systems |
| UI/UX Design | Design how apps look and feel for users | Figma, Design thinking, Wireframing | Visual storytellers who love user empathy |
| Data Science | Analyze data to find insights and patterns | Python, SQL, Excel, Machine Learning | Curious minds who love numbers |
| Mobile Development | Build apps for Android/iOS | Flutter, React Native | People excited about mobile apps |
| Product Management | Coordinate teams to build the right features | Communication, Planning, Agile | Leaders who enjoy tech + people + business |
👉 At Blip School, we break these paths down into beginner-friendly modules and even let you try multiple before picking one.
🎯 Step 2: Know Yourself—Your Interests, Strengths, and Personality
Tunde took a simple 3-part quiz from Blip School to ask:
- What energizes you? Visual creativity or structured problem-solving?
- Do you prefer working alone on systems or collaborating on design?
- Are you more detail-oriented or big-picture?
Here’s what he found:
- He liked clean design and building what people use.
- He wasn’t crazy about math or databases.
- He wanted to see immediate results when he built things.
Result? Frontend Development or UI/UX Design would be a great fit.
Want to know what path suits you?
🎯 Take Blip School’s free “What Tech Path Suits Me?” quiz → [Available Inside Your Blip Dashboard]
🧪 Step 3: Try Before You Commit
Most people try to decide first and learn later.
At Blip School, we recommend the opposite:
Learn a little bit of each → Then decide.
In our “Foundations in Tech” program, you get:
- A taste of frontend, backend, design, and product
- Mini-projects in each path
- Feedback from actual mentors
Tunde built a landing page, a login API, and a user profile wireframe—all in 2 weeks.
By the end, his interest was clear: frontend dev had his heart. He now knew what direction to go in.
🧭 Step 4: Go Deep, Not Wide
Once you decide your path, the real work begins.
Tunde enrolled in Blip School’s Frontend Development Roadmap, which includes:
- Beginner to advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Real projects (landing pages, interactive forms, etc.)
- Portfolio-building guidance
- Certificate generation with SimplyCerts
- A private community to ask questions, get help, and stay motivated
🚀 He didn’t just learn to code, he learned how to showcase his skills, network smartly, and build a portfolio that actually got noticed.
What If You’re STILL Not Sure?
If you’re stuck between 2-3 paths (e.g., backend vs data science), here’s what to do:
- Try 1 mini project in each. Blip School has samples.
- Watch a day in the life videos on YouTube or inside our dashboard.
- Talk to people in the field. Blip School mentors can help.
And remember: You’re not choosing forever. You’re choosing what to master first. Most people switch or expand paths later.
Tunde’s Final Result
After 6 months with Blip School:
- He had 4 frontend projects
- He got certified via SimplyCerts
- He landed an internship with a Lagos-based tech startup
- And he was mentoring his juniors on the same path
From confusion to clarity. From zero direction to real impact.
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
The biggest lie in tech is that you need to know it all before starting.
The truth? You just need to start—curiously, humbly, and consistently.
Blip School is here to guide you through that decision-making process, whether you're:
- A complete beginner
- A student in Africa looking for career clarity
- Or someone switching careers and not sure where to begin
You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.
The next step? Take it.
🔔 Ready to Discover Your Path?
🎯 Take our free “What Tech Path Suits Me?” quiz
📚 Explore our Beginner Roadmaps and Career Tracks
🎓 Certify your learning with SimplyCerts