Need Advice: Diploma in IT or Focus on freeCodeCamp?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest advice from people who are already working as web developers.

I’m 30 years old, working full-time as a technician, and I also have family responsibilities. Because of that, I have limited time to study.

I’m currently enrolled in an online Diploma in Information Technology, but I also enjoy learning web development through freeCodeCamp. My goal is to become a web developer as soon as possible.

The problem is that it’s difficult to balance full-time work, family, my diploma, and freeCodeCamp at the same time.

If you were in my situation, what would you do?

- Continue the Diploma while slowly progressing through freeCodeCamp?

- Pause or reduce the Diploma and focus more on building web development skills and a portfolio with freeCodeCamp?

- Or keep doing both, even if progress is slower?

I’d really appreciate advice from developers who have been in a similar situation or who are involved in hiring.

Thank you!