Information systems and technologies in absentia. Is it worth it?

Question

Programming

I am studying fire safety, but I am drawn to programming, to developing something that simplifies life, and by spreading my thoughts, you understand that it is the 21st century in the yard and technologies are developing more and more rapidly. The essence of the question is this, because I study full-time at the PB, I want to go in parallel, but in absentia to "Information Systems and Technologies", is it worth studying in absentia and getting a diploma, or can I just do self-study? But how will things then be with further employment for work? Or is a diploma for an employer not so important? Do you need advice from knowledgeable people, maybe someone works successfully without a diploma? Thank you.

Answer 1

A diploma is needed as such, the fact that anyone is present is important. To learn a craft - to earn extra money as an apprentice with a good master.

Answer 2

The first truth is that in almost any university they will not teach anything even internally.
The second truth - the diploma is demanded only by state structures and idiots (based on the first)
PS It concerns IT. Does not claim to be true in other areas.

Answer 3

It is worth both studying on your own and getting a diploma - without a diploma it is difficult to rise above an ordinary coder in a large office, and without normal self-education there will be no skills necessary for work.

Answer 4

If you decide to study in this specialty, then first of all look at the profile, this specialty is interpreted very differently in different universities, its profiles are "in business", "in economics", "in logistics", and so it turns out that instead of a suitable programming, you will probably study and build business processes. I study in this specialty on a point.