The statistic shows the worldwide prevalence of non-formal education among software developers as of early 2017. According to the survey, 90 percent of respondents reported that they were partially self-taught, while 45.4 percent reported that they had undertaken an online course.
Prevalence of non-formal education among developers, worldwide, as of early 2017
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Stack Exchange (Stack Overflow Talent). (March 25, 2017). Prevalence of non-formal education among developers, worldwide, as of early 2017 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/793583/worldwide-developer-survey-prevalence-non-formal-education/
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Stack Exchange (Stack Overflow Talent). (2017). Prevalence of non-formal education among developers, worldwide, as of early 2017. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/793583/worldwide-developer-survey-prevalence-non-formal-education/
Stack Exchange (Stack Overflow Talent). "Prevalence of Non-formal Education among Developers, Worldwide, as of Early 2017." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Mar 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/793583/worldwide-developer-survey-prevalence-non-formal-education/
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