The Challenge
“How to get into tech?” The question is a monster. It’s vague, intimidating, and the internet throws a million different, often contradictory, answers at you. You could spend months sifting through advice, frameworks and languages only to end up more confused than when you started. We needed to cut through the noise and give people a clear, personalized, and actionable roadmap. The challenge wasn’t just providing answers; it was providing the right answers for each individual.
Our Solution
Tech Navigator GPT was developed by NiKole Maxwell of Technikole Consulting by 2023. We developed a tool that does exactly what the name implies: it helps you navigate your path into the world of tech. Think of it as your personal career GPS. Instead of spitting out generic advice, we built a custom GPT that asks the right questions to understand you—your skills, your interests, your goals. Then, it crafts a personalized roadmap, suggesting potential roles, defining a tech stack in plain English, and pointing you to actual resources, including local ones.
Updates
We built the first version during the beta phase of the OpenAI GPT Store, initially for paying subscribers.
Tech Navigator GPT version 2 came when OpenAI opened the floodgates and made custom GPTs available on the GPT Store, free for everyone - it was finally available for the world. Now everyone can use it to get find their way into a tech career. We’ve made getting into tech more accessible.
Tech Navigator GPT version 3 - is built on Gemma3. We’ve provided the same great utility with an offline, privatised AI. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the tech table, and you shouldn’t have to pay a toll just to find the front door.
Developed for:
Tech Navigator GPT was created for anyone asking the question “how can I get into tech?” It’s for anyone who’s ever felt a little lost looking at the tech industry from the outside.
- Its for the curious career-changer who’s heard “tech is the future” but has no idea where to start their pivot.
- Its for the ambitious student trying to figure out which skills actually matter for the jobs they want.
- Its for the creative entrepreneur who needs to understand the tech landscape to build their vision.
- Its especially for the returning to the workforce professional looking to re-skill and dive into a dynamic new field.
If you’ve got the ambition but not the map, we built this for you. Its as easy asking the question “How do I get into tech?”
Features
We kept it simple, powerful, and straight to the point. No fluff.
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Zero Prompting Skills Required: You don’t need to be an AI whisperer. Just answer some simple questions, and the Navigator does the heavy lifting. It’s a conversation, not a coding test.
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Custom Tech Stack Identification: We’ll help you figure out what a “tech stack” even is and then identify the specific tools and languages that align with your career goals.
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Discover Your Pathway: We illuminate the different paths you can take to get where you want to go.
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Hyper-Local Resources: The journey is easier with community. We connect you with local meetup groups and resources so you can build your network in the real world.
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Free and Accessible: Now available on the ChatGPT store for anyone with an account. The best things in life are free, and that includes a solid career plan.
How to Get Started:
Click the Demo link and type in your request like so:
- Example prompt: How do I get started in tech if I like to rollerblade?