Job Ready Programmes

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / DATA ANALYST | TEST ANALYST

Our Job Ready Programmes
get you ready for the IT Software Market

We have three Job Ready Programmes that have helped 100’s of people enter the IT Software Market. They are, Software Developer, Business Intelligence / Data Analyst and Test Analyst.

Our job-ready programmes provide real-world insights into working in the IT industry. You will experience what it’s really like to work in the industry. You will learn key industry terms and communication techniques while building valuable personal industry connections.

We are here to assist with guidance in your personal job hunt, including assistance with CV preparation and interview techniques. Upon successful completion of the programme and internship, you receive a reference letter to endorse your commercial-scale project development experience while with us.

Our Proven Process

Software Developer Job Ready Programme
What You Will Learn & How It Works

How it works

Practical Skills	Commercial Experience	Build Connections	Receive Reference
Help participants in a small group to gain software development knowledge used in the commercial world.	The best way to learn is by doing it for real and you will experience so much more in real world project.	You will sit down with IT CEO, Director, Manager, Testers, Senior Developers, and Career Direction.	We will give you a reference for the commercial project you are working which is drawn from your internship tracking data.

This course is designed for:

> Mid-career switchers
> IT professionals interested in up-skilling themselves in preparation for new tech positions
> Individuals with a passion to join or build a tech start-up

Practical Sessions

NO teachers! But developers. We run sessions by software developers from work space.
NO books and theories! We focus on in-demand skills currently used in the commercial world.
NO assignments or marks! We focus on research and resolving commercial problems.

.NET, C# – Not C-hash

.NET Architectures, Application Models. The C# specification and characteristics. Tips & tricks.

Useful Libraries, TFS

How things done in the C# way. Useful libraries, APIs. Unit testing, Demo commercial production Code

ASP.NET MVC & Form

The web development framework ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC vs From, ASP.NET MVC In-depth. IIS Web Server

Web Application

MVC in depth. HTML, Bootstrap, jQuery, Saas Model. Cookies, Sessions and Commercial Project Demo.

SQL & Objects

Database objects, modelling best practise, indexing, structure etc. Commercial Database Demo.

SSRS & SQL Services

SSRS Reporting Services, Integration Services, Analysis Services, Agent Jobs, Monitors and Logs.

Data & WCF Services

Entity Framework, Linq to Entities, Performance consideration, WCF Web Service, XML, SOAP.

System Integration

API Design and Security Consideration, Best practise in integration scenario. Commercial Integration Demo

Work Experience

Internship with MVP Studio

Programme participants will work within MVP Studio, a global software company for their internship where they will work on a commercial scale project/s to enhance their practical, business-oriented development skills.

The projects are chosen to specifically match the skills that employers are currently looking for. Participants will be mentored throughout the project. Projects typically involve a selection of the following technology:

ASP.NET/MVC, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery
Web Service Integration
Mobile Apps

Duration

Description Duration Details

Step 1: Job Ready Programme

2 sessions + 1 tutorial per week
2 hours per session in the evenings online via Zoom. Each session is recorded so that participants can review the session (available for 3 months).

Step 2: Internship with MVP Studio (3+ months)

Working on a Commercial Scale Project(s)
Guided by Senior developers, PM, BA, or QA

*Prerequisite: Using the skills learnt, participants get involved in commercial scale projects. They are guided by senior developers or testers from commercial development teams. Past projects have utilised the latest and coolest technologies which are in-demand within the market.

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Why Learn Design Patterns & Best Practice

It is common practice in commercial projects.
Commercial projects are not only results focused but also takes future changes into account.
It is proven to solve recurring design problems.
It makes Apps more scalable, extensible and re-usability.
It ensures consistency in a development team.
You’ll use Abstract Factory, Singleton, DI IoC, Repositroy and so on.

Why move to C#

C# is simple especially when you have learnt other languages.
C# could get you a job more quickly in local market.
C# developers get paid higher due to skill shortage.
C# is popular, productive & powerful.
There are more jobs for C# skills.

Why move to Web App with ASP.NET/MVC

So many jobs for ASP.NET/MVC. It cannot be ignored!
It is a very popular web development architecture.
It forces developers to understand HTTP & HTML.
Developers get paid higher due to ASP.NET/MVC skill shortage.

BI/Data Analyst Job Ready Programme
What You Will Learn & How It Works

How it works

Practical Skills	Commercial Experience	Build Connections	Receive Reference
Help participants in a small group to gain software development knowledge used in the commercial world.	The best way to learn is by doing it for real and you will experience so much more in real world project.	You will sit down with IT CEO, Director, Manager, Testers, Senior Developers, and Career Direction.	We will give you a reference for the commercial project you are working which is drawn from your internship tracking data.

This course is designed for:

> Aspiring Data Analysts
> Mid-career switcher
> Individuals with a passion to join or build a tech start-up

Practical Sessions

NO teachers! But developers. We run sessions by software developers from work space.
NO books and theories! We focus on in-demand skills currently used in the commercial world.
NO assignments or marks! We focus on research and resolving commercial problems.

BI Overview, SQL Queries

SQL Data Structures / Operations & Functions.

Advanced T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Function

Learn T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Built-in and user-defined function

Reporting Services

Reports Requirement, Report Design, and Reporting Server Setup.

Work on Report using Report Builder.

MS Business Intelligence

Data Warehouse Concept, Facts, and Dimension Design, MS Integration Services, MS Analysis Services.

Power BI

Overview of Power BI in the commercial world, different services of Power BI, visualize data using Power BI.

Work Experience

Internship with MVP Studio

MS SQL Server
MS Power BI
Report Builder

Duration

Description Duration Details

Step 1: Job Ready Programme

2 sessions + 1 tutorial per week
2 hours per session in the evenings online via Zoom. Each session is recorded so that participants can review the session (available for 3 months).

Step 2: Internship with MVP Studio (3+ months)

Working on a Commercial Scale Project(s)
Guided by Senior developers, PM, BA or QA

Request Our Info Pack

Test Analyst Job Ready Programme
What You Will Learn & How It Works

How it works

Practical Skills	Commercial Experience	Build Connections	Receive Reference
Help participants in a small group to gain software development knowledge used in the commercial world.	The best way to learn is by doing it for real and you will experience so much more in real world project.	You will sit down with IT CEO, Director, Manager, Testers, Senior Developers, and Career Direction.	We will give you a reference for the commercial project you are working which is drawn from your internship tracking data.

This course is designed for:

> Mid-career switchers
> IT professionals interested in up-skilling themselves in preparation for new tech positions
> Individuals with a passion to join or build a tech start-up

Practical Sessions

NO teachers! But developers. We run sessions by software developers from work space.
NO books and theories! We focus on in-demand skills currently used in the commercial world.
NO assignments or marks! We focus on research and resolving commercial problems.

.NET, C# – Not C-hash

.NET Architectures, Application Models. The C# specification and characteristics. Tips & tricks.

Useful Libraries, TFS

How things done in the C# way. Useful libraries, APIs. Unit testing, Demo commercial production Code

ASP.NET MVC & Form

The web development framework ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC vs From, ASP.NET MVC In-depth. IIS Web Server

Web Application

MVC in depth. HTML, Bootstrap, jQuery, Saas Model. Cookies, Sessions and Commercial Project Demo.

SQL & Objects

Database objects, modelling best practise, indexing, structure etc. Commercial Database Demo.

SSRS & SQL Services

SSRS Reporting Services, Integration Services, Analysis Services, Agent Jobs, Monitors and Logs.

Data & WCF Services

Entity Framework, Linq to Entities, Performance consideration, WCF Web Service, XML, SOAP.

System Integration

API Design and Security Consideration, Best practise in integration scenario. Commercial Integration Demo

Work Experience

Internship with MVP Studio

SoapUI, Fiddler, Charles, Visual Studio, TestComplete, TestStudio
Selenium, jMeter

Test Design & Planning	Design test cases for the system
Functional, Regression and Integration	Functional, Regression testing strategies and executions.
Automation testing experience	Utilise Selenium, jMeter tools to build automated testing plans
SQL, C#, Java & Source Code Repository	Learn some practical OO programming languages that are used in the testing tools
Tools	SoapUI, Fiddler, Charles, Visual Studio, TestComplete, TestStudio
Agile – Scrum	Learn Agile – Scrum methodology and Learn communication skills with Developers & QA managers
Projects & Work Experience	You will be part of the testing team at our partner’s companies

Duration

Description Duration Details

Step 1: Job Ready Programme

2 sessions + 1 tutorial per week
2 hours per session in the evenings online via Zoom. Each session is recorded so that participants can review the session (available for 3 months).

Step 2: Internship with MVP Studio (3+ months)

Working on a Commercial Scale Project(s)
Guided by Senior developers, PM, BA or QA

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You could be eligible for a subsidy.

Industry Connect has partnered with Infocomm and Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) under the Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP) to help with building the local tech talent in Singapore in the Software Developer, Test Analyst and Business Intelligence/Data Analyst areas.

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who meet the eligibility criteria will receive a subsidy for their chosen Job Ready Programme.

Our local Industry Connect Team Member will discuss with you what the Terms and Conditions are and they will be in the agreement that you will sign.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Singaporeans who are:

Non-ICT fresh graduates and professionals who are interested in switching to ICT job roles
ICT professionals interested in up-skilling in preparation for new tech positions
Individuals with a passion to join or build a tech start-up

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The recipient must be committed to working in the field of training, or building a tech startup in Singapore, and must provide proof of outcome after the course.

CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT

An interview and advice session will be conducted to assess the candidate’s attitude, aptitude, soft skills and motivation. We will also consider the candidate’s ability and suitability for the chosen programme. This session will also be used as a tool to evaluate the outcome of the TIPP grant application and to manage the expectations of the candidate as there are limited spots. The highest performing candidates will be given a place in the programme.