STUDENT STORY
From “Too Old?” to “Why Not Me?”
At 44, she dared to start again—with zero code and full heart.
Meet Isabel Martins
Human spark plug. Nature lover. Lifelong learner.
Isabel Martins, 44, is an Operations Assistant by title, but that barely scratches the surface. With a degree in Human Resources, postgrad in workplace safety, and a love for photography and music (she once had a band!), Isabel is a woman in constant evolution.
When she joined NoCode Institute through the New Talents Academy, she wasn’t looking for a diploma. She was chasing a new version of herself.
"At 44, I thought maybe I was too old to start something new. But no—we're never too old. I gained voice. I take more risks now. And I'm building something of my own."
Isabel Martins
Academia de Novos Talentos Digitais, 2024
Behind the scenes
Favourite tool
Airtable (a simplified SQL dream)
Favourite mission
Final project with a real client
Biggest challenge
WordPress templates—“headaches included”
Most valuable learning
You’re never alone. And never too old.
What’s Next for Isabel?
Project Highlight
In the final stage of the Cohorts, students have the opportunity to create a Capstone Project to showcase what they have learned across the journey. They have the liberty to use whichever tool they want or even explore new ones, promoting their critical thinking and proactivity. Always with the support of our Mentors.
Project: BeaM Nature Trails
Goal: A simple, clean WordPress site for a hiking tour company with expert guides across Portugal and its islands.
Tools used: WordPress.org, Elementor, Canva
