Sure, he can become a software developer if that's what he'd rather be doing. It's still (largely) a business where demonstrated skill outweighs paper testimoni

Sure, he can become a software developer if that's what he'd rather be doing. It's still (largely) a business where demonstrated skill outweighs paper testimonials of brilliance. If he actually likes programming then encourage him for sure. If he just wants to get into it because he doesn't like what he's doing now, then something else would be a better fit. Anything else, really.