TechMap Academy
Module 5

Career Roadmaps

Six clear paths into modern tech — with the skills, tools, and first project to start today.

Six career roadmaps

Web Developer

Beginner skills
HTML & CSSJavaScript basicsResponsive designGit & GitHub
Tools to learn
VS CodeChrome DevToolsFigmaNetlify
Project idea: Build a personal portfolio site and deploy it.
Earning path: Freelance landing pages → agency junior dev role.

Full-Stack Developer

Beginner skills
Frontend (React)Backend (Node/Python)Databases (SQL)REST APIs
Tools to learn
Next.js / TanStackPostgreSQLSupabaseVercel
Project idea: Ship a SaaS with auth, payments, and a dashboard.
Earning path: Indie SaaS revenue → senior full-stack roles.

AI Automation Developer

Beginner skills
Prompt engineeringAPI integrationsWorkflow designBasic Python
Tools to learn
n8n / MakeOpenAI APIZapierAirtable
Project idea: Automate a real business process end-to-end.
Earning path: Automation freelancing → AI agency.

Data Analyst

Beginner skills
Excel / SheetsSQLData visualizationStatistics basics
Tools to learn
Power BITableauPython (pandas)Looker
Project idea: Analyze a public dataset and publish insights.
Earning path: Junior analyst → analytics engineer.

Cybersecurity Beginner

Beginner skills
Networking basicsLinux command lineThreat modelsEncryption
Tools to learn
TryHackMeWiresharkBurp SuiteKali Linux
Project idea: Capture-the-flag write-ups on TryHackMe.
Earning path: SOC analyst → penetration tester.

Prompt Engineer

Beginner skills
LLM behaviorPrompt patternsEvaluationLight coding
Tools to learn
ChatGPTClaudeOpenAI PlaygroundLangChain
Project idea: Build a custom GPT or AI assistant for a niche.
Earning path: AI consulting → AI product roles.