JUNE 30, 2023
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The ICT sector in the Southern Region has some unique challenges around the area of Technical Leadership. The sector requires leaders who can think and act globally. Professionals within the industry are required to be able to smoothly transition from the role of Individual Contributor to both technical and business leader. They need to develop core leadership skills such as agility, communication, influence and persuasion, the ability to ‘think big’, a strong executive presence and a performance mindset.
it@cork Skillnet were delighted to be sponsoring TechFest again this year with the theme "Adapting for the Future". On May 25th at the Clayton Hotel the event was completely sold out. We set up our sponsor stand again this year but also did some Voxpop style videoing with attendees (soon to be released).The keynotes speakers this year were Elin Hauge (Futurist) and Patrica Scanlon (Ireland's AI ambassador), who did an outstanding jobs discussing the future of AI. After there were three panel discussions to choose and Jonathan McCrea did another outstanding job as MC. Another insightful event again, be sure to book for next year!
it@cork Skillnet will be officially announcing in August a new Skills Connect programme focused on a Full Stack Software Development training programme. This will be a key strategic programme from it@cork Skillnet aimed at helping improve the talent challenges associated with “software development” in our region. It will be a 12 to 16 week programme with the recruitment process for trainees set to start in August. It is aimed at people who are currently unemployed with 25 places expected to be available. Individuals or companies interested in participating in this programme can contact John Drury by email at john.drury@itcork.ie.
Overview: Learn the core concepts used to build and administer a Kubernetes cluster in production using vendor-independent tools. Build a cluster, determine network configuration, grow the cluster, deploy applications and configure the storage, security and other objects necessary for typical use.
Duration / Date: 4 days; 18 – 21 July
Delivery: Virtual Instructor Led
Price: €1,600
Overview: Get a comprehensive introduction to software testing gaining the knowledge and expertise to undertake the ISTQB examination for the Foundation Certificate (offered at the end of the third day). Suitable for anyone with some intial knowledge and experience of software testing and is ready to take the next step.Duration /
Date: 3 days; 25 – 27 July
Delivery: Virtual Instructor Led
Price: €700
Overview: Python is a powerful and popular object-oriented scripting language. Get a comprehensive introduction to the core syntax and functions provided by Python, including full coverage of its object-oriented features. Explores some of Python’s powerful APIs and techniques, including file handling, XML processing, object serialisation, and Web services.
Duration / Date: 3 days; 15 – 17 August
Delivery: Virtual Instructor Led
Price: €700
Overview: This course take attendees beyond basic Python enabling attendees to produce more efficient, safer and maintainable code using standard Python idioms. For those with previous training and experience in Pythonh programming.
Duration / Date: 3 days; 15 – 17 August
Delivery: Virtual Instructor Led
Price: €700
Overview: Enter the world of project management acquiring the core skills of the role. Developed on professional project management principles (based on the PMI's Body of Knowledge) become confident in managing complex projects learning how to integrate its conflicting facets into a single manageable entity.
Duration / Date: 2 days; 11 - 12 September
Delivery: Virtual Instructor Led
Price: €350
Overview: Our latest course gives you everything you need to manage your project even if you have never seen a Gantt chart. With an emphasis on real-world experience, learn tools and skills that you can start using immediately. Built around beautifully illustrated cartoons which explain the concepts and techniques of Project Management and the latest thinking from Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking and Behavioural Economics.
Duration / Date: 28 - 29 September
Location: TBC
Price: €600
Many are considering becoming a more skills-based organisation. Here are five things to put in place to make this move.1. Skills-focused hiring practices – hiring for skills (not education or experience) requires a shift in mindset and changes to recruitment practices (identifying and selecting employees based primarily on acquired skills). 2. Internal Talent Marketplaces – skills-based organisations build marketplaces that allow employees to highlight their skills and abilities and easily find new opportunities within the company. 3. Skills-based Training Programmes – training and development initiatives that focus on enhancing employees' skills and capabilities for a broad base of roles rather than specific job titles. 4. Skills Platforms – utilising new platforms that are capable of capturing, tracking, and importantly verifying all employee skills so managers have clear understanding of all the skills within their workforce. 5. Rewards for Skills – a reward system that offers skill-based pay and promotions and other incentives to encourage employee skill development and continuous learning.it@cork is supporting Tech companies in the SW region move towards a skills-based organisation.
