What you'll learn
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Refinement of communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
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Exposure to real-world scenarios and practical exercises to apply your technical knowledge and soft skills.
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Guidance on choosing the right career path within the tech industry and understanding the skills required for success.
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Insights into the latest tools and technologies relevant to technical fields like data science, cloud computing, and web development.
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Opportunities to practice job interview techniques and strategies to increase your chances of success.
Course Description
Join our comprehensive 5-week bootcamp designed to improve soft skills of tech students, graduates and professionals.This bootcamp will train the participants in soft skills and will also guide them for career growth in emerging tech fields such as data science, cloud computing,machine learning and software quality assurance among others.
Throughout the bootcamp, participants will attend a total of four classes per week, including one technical masterclass delivered by industry experts, and three classes dedicated to enhancing soft skills. The technical masterclass will delve into a specific tech field, guiding students on how to choose the right career path, acquire relevant skills, and master essential tools. By the program’s end, students will have refined their professional abilities, including team-building, presentation skills, acing job interviews, and effective communication through practical exercises and engaging activities.
Course Objective
The objective of this comprehensive 5-week bootcamp is to enhance the soft skills of tech students, graduates, and professionals while guiding them for career growth in emerging tech fields such as data science, cloud computing, machine learning, and software quality assurance. By the end of the program, participants will have achieved the following objectives:
- Soft Skills Development
Participants will acquire and refine essential soft skills necessary for success in the tech industry, including effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership. - Career Guidance
Participants will gain a clear understanding of various emerging tech fields, enabling them to make informed decisions about their career paths. They will learn how to assess their strengths and interests, identify suitable tech roles, and develop a roadmap to acquire the relevant skills and knowledge required for success in their chosen fields. - Practical Application of Skills
Participants will engage in practical exercises and activities to apply their newly acquired soft skills. They will learn how to build effective teams, deliver compelling presentations, excel in job interviews, and communicate efficiently in professional settings. - Career Growth and Advancement
By the end of the bootcamp, participants will have developed a comprehensive set of soft skills, technical knowledge, and career strategies necessary for their professional growth in the tech industry. They will be well-equipped to pursue opportunities in emerging tech fields and contribute effectively to their respective organizations.
How will your week look like:
Course Outline
Technical Master Class (1 class per week):
- In-depth exploration of various technical fields
- Expert instruction from seasoned practitioners and industry professionals
- Discussion of cutting-edge techniques, tools, and industry trends
- Q&A sessions to address specific challenges and clarify concepts
Soft Skill Development Classes (3 classes per week):
- Interactive group activities to enhance team-building skills
- Exercises to improve presentation and communication abilities
- Opportunities to practice effective collaboration and problem-solving
- Guidance on cultivating a professional mindset and strong work ethics
- Cultural understanding of global tech market
Technical Master Class: Freelance and Quality Assurance
- Overview of freelancing platforms
- Software Quality Assurance: Documentation, manual testing and Jira management
- Choosing a career path in Freelancing and Software Quality Assurance
Soft Skills: Communication & Teamwork
- Activities focused on active listening
- Effective presentation skills
- Professional email writing
- Receiving and understanding feedback
- Working cooperatively, delegating tasks, and resolving conflicts
- Importance of active participation, open-mindedness, and respecting diverse perspectives
Technical Master Class: Full-Stack Web Development:
- Front-end web development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Back-end web development: Server-side languages
- RESTful APIs, databases (SQL or NoSQL)
- Version control systems (e.g. Git)
Soft Skills: Time Management & Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Strategies for effective time management, setting goals, and organizing work
- Tools for planning, scheduling, and breaking down tasks
- creating to-do lists and using
- Analyse complex situations, and develop innovative solutions
- problem-solving frameworks and strategies
Technical Master Class: Data Science and Machine Learning
- Fundamentals of data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques
- Python and libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and scikit-learn
- Data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, regression, and clustering algorithms
- Deep Learning: TensorFlow or PyTorch
Soft Skills: Adaptability and Flexibility
- Scenario based case studies
- professionalism and ethical conduct
- Workplace etiquette, professional ethics, and maintaining confidentiality
- Awareness of work-life balance, integrity, and responsible use of technology
- ethical dilemmas and making ethical decision
Technical Master Class: Cloud Computing and DevOps
- Exploring cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Deploy and manage applications in the cloud
- Provision virtual machines, configure storage and databases, and set up auto-scaling
- basics of DevOps methodologies
- Containerization with tools like Docker, and using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Soft Skills: CV and Job Interview
- developing skills needed to make CV and excel in interviews
- Writing a compelling resume, and tailoring it to different job positions
- Importance of references
- Mock interview sessions with offer feedback
Technical Master Class: Cybersecurity
- Network security, web application security, and security best practices
- Encryption, authentication, access controls, and common vulnerabilities
- Introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis
- Metasploit for penetration testing
- Security frameworks like OWASP
Soft Skills: Networking and Professional Branding
- Building professional networks, both online and offline
- creating and maintaining a LinkedIn profile
- Significance of attending industry events, and establishing professional relationships
- Emphasize the importance of personal branding
“I had the pleasure of taking courses with the instructors in this program and it has truly exceeded my expectations. Throughout my undergrad, I’ve participated in numerous workshops, but atomcamp programs stand out as an exceptional experience that greatly contributed to my professional growth always. Their unique approach of engaging group activities and personalized attention given to each participant allows me to delve into my full potential. Interacting with industry leaders and having meaningful conversations helps me refine my professionalism and communication skills to a remarkable degree.”
Fatima Zahid, Fresh Graduate BS Computer Science, QAU
Trainers
Usman’s core specialties include Advanced Analytics, Machine & Deep Learning, and Optimization. He has worked in various industries including financial, retail, FMCG, consumer electronics and telecommunications in Australia. Currently, he is leading the data science team in nbn Australia , a leading broadband company in the country. He is also pursuing his PhD in Machine Learning.
Sidra Cheema professionally belongs to the technology industry, having worked for over 7+ years in consulting and solutioning which included data analysis and data science
Osman Nasir is a technology and business professional with over 16 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He has played a key role in product development, partnerships, and technology business development initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Pakistan.
Mahnoor Fatima has a CS degree from FAST NU and Software Development Training from TU Munich, Germany. She has around 7+ years of experience in big technology companies in Software Development roles and Lead roles in Fortune 500 companies.
Machine Learning and Computer Vision Leader, specialized in deep learning and active learning with domain expertise in Climate Tech, Facial Identity, Medical Imaging and self-driving vehicles. Experienced in delivering computer vision products and APIs for use cases including image recognition and classification, object detection and segmentation in 2D and 3D images/videos – application ranging from climate, satellite, medical, facial identity, self-driving vehicles, retail and fashion.
Aymen is a Data Scientist with 4+ years of professional industry and training experience with expertise in analytics, modern technologies, consulting, and problem solving. She has done her BS Electrical and electronics Engineering from Bilkent University in Turkey, has a Masters in Data Science from IBA, and currently teaches Machine Learning at atomcamp.
Hussain has delivered data science solutions to global clients including Barclays, OCBC, KPMG, Royal Fidelity, and multiple Government as well as Intelligence organizations. He has taught Machine Learning and Deep Learning at SZABIST.
Dr. Naveed Iftikhar is a recognised practitioner and innovator in the field of economic policy, urban policy, and public sector governance. He has co-founded atomcamp and Learner's Republic. He has taught economics, management, public policy, and urban economics/management courses in various universities, most recently LUMS, and civil service training institutions.
Mahnoor Salman has completed her Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, and holds an MBA from NUST, Islamabad. Currently, Mahnoor works as a machine learning engineer at atomcamp, and teaches Python and Maths to aspiring data science students.