The "To be a Software Engineer" workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the software engineering profession and the stages that a software engineer goes through to build powerful and effective programs and systems. The workshop includes various topics: an introduction to software engineering, a definition of the software engineering profession and its role in developing applications and systems, stages of software development, how to move from idea to final product, attention to detail and commitment to quality standards, a review of different fields of work such as application development, embedded software, and website development. Future trends in software engineering such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The workshop is directed to students from different academic levels and aims to develop the basic skills and knowledge that a student needs to become a successful software engineer.