Introduction
Coding.bn is a learning programme to train youth jobseekers with the necessary in-demand programming skills so they are more employable and industry-ready. It also aims to tackle the issue on unemployment in Brunei Darussalam. It is a six-month programme initiated by AITI, where it was officially launched by Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Matsatejo bin Sokiaw, Deputy Minister of Energy and Chairman of AITI on 12 March 2021.
Objectives
Train and mentor
participants by sharpening their programming skills as well as equip them with industry-ready skills.
Increase
chances of employment for the participants especially in the field of programming.
Facilitate
the upskilling of participants with industry competencies based on the demand and requirements of potential hosting/hiring entities.
Who can apply?
Citizen or permanent resident of Brunei Darussalam.
Currently unemployed.
Minimum qualification of High National Diploma (HND) in ICT-related field.
Aged between 18 to 35 years old at the time of registration.
Programme Content
Participants will undergo three months of full-time classes followed by three months of on-the-job training with continuous mentorship throughout the whole duration.
Participants will learn technical competencies particularly on front-end and back-end programming, as well as other skills such as data analytics and design thinking. The participants will also be exposed to various types of programming languages based on the industry demands, as well as real life ICT projects during on-the-job training at respective host entities.
At the end of the programme, participants are expected to gain intermediate level of skills in the identified programming languages and to continue working with host companies upon job offers.
Host Organisations
AITI also welcomes any ICT companies or other organisations who are interested to become the hosting entity or potential hiring entity for the Coding.bn participants.
Openings
Registration is currently closed. Opening for Cohort 3 will be announced.
Enquiries
Interested individuals may contact Zul Hilmi Zaini at mdzulhilmi.zaini@aiti.gov.bn or call +673 232 3232 during office hours.
Cohort 1