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The First 90 Days of Learning IT

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Jul 27, 2026

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Summary

The problem

Why this matters now

The practical framework

What beginners often get wrong

A better path

Example roadmap

What to do this week

How to tell it is working

A realistic note on pace

Turn your non-IT experience into an asset

Where SHIFT 2 IT fits

Final thought

Key takeaways

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