By CrossRiverWatch Admin
Leader of the 7th Senate and Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, is giving 10 youths from the central senatorial district of Cross River state a chance to attend a two weeks basic computer coding training in Calabar.
The training which is billed to commence on Monday January 28, 2019 is organized by TechShack, a technology hub operating from Calabar.
Coordinator of the hub told this reporter that the training is targeted at instilling basic coding knowledge in Cross Riverians with a view to preparing them for a digitalized future.
They said among other things that the students will learn basic computer programming skills and master the art of writing PHP, JavaScript, HTML, BootStrap, CSS, MySql programs to solve real world problems.
The two weeks training is self-paced and only require intending participants to have adequate knowledge of secondary school mathematics and exposure to pre-calculus is will also be an added advantage.
About the course:
Basic concepts of computer programming are introduced, starting with the notion of an algorithm.
Emphasis is on developing the ability to write programs to solve practical computational problems.
Topics include:
*Algorithms
*Elements of C/C++ programming languages
*Basic data types
*Sequential and conditional execution
*Iterative solutions
*Arrays, matrices and their applications
*Function, sorting and searching
*Elements of string processing
*Introduction to pointers
*Basics of Software Engineering
*Structures
*File Processing
Learners will read and understand many sample programs, and will have to write several on their own.
This course deals with basic programming, and sets the foundation for solid programming practices for beginners.
Instructors:
TechShack has engaged some of the best young minds who have themselves created solutions that are in the market already.
The team of instructors are from different parts of the country and resident in Calabar.
Organizers of the training also assured that it will be holding in conducive and comfortable classes, with uninterrupted power and WiFi.
Top notch security with CCTV monitoring, courteous support staff and instructors.
Take Aways:
i. You will Receive an instructor-signed certificate with the institution’s logo to verify your achievement and increase your job prospects.
ii. Add the certificate to your CV or resume, or post it directly on LinkedIn.
iii. The certificate gives you an additional incentive to grow interest and move higher in the course.
Cost:
N50,000 per participant.
Enrolment is ongoing and interested persons from Cross River central senatorial district can send the following details:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
LGA:
Why are you interested in this training?
What do you intend to do with the knowledge gained from this training if you are shortlisted?
Via email @crossriverwatch1@gmail.com