Pro-Coder Lite

Siliconvalley4u offers the Pro-Coder Lite program to enable students to learn tools and technologies to be able to work on a project as an intern.

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1. How does the program work?

This is an ongoing academy program where students will be taught different programming languages, domains, packages, and building actual projects.

2. How is this different from the "Build a product" course?

This is a serious program where the student's commitment is more than other courses. There will be timelines, reviews, and feedback for the students. Nexclap (www.nexclap.com) is used to provide reviews and feedback. It is self explanatory and provides the updates real time. We expect students to update their work time to time. There will be a GATE test for students to be qualified as a graduate. Certificates will be provided. Internship will be offered to work on a project.

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3. How is the course structured?

Course is structured for 24 weeks. Twenty weeks of course, Two weeks for GATE tests and another two weeks for reviews.

There's a two hour live virtual class per week. In addition to that students can avail two more hours of instructor's help on request. They can use this for home work and/or any questions they might have. There will be a review every month shared with the parent/student. There will be a mid-term test and a final GATE test for students to graduate.

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4. What are the pre-requisites?

Students must have some prior coding experience/knowledge in Python/Java/Java script and must be older than 13 years to be qualified to work as an intern.

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5. What is the curriculum?

There will be multiple pathways using Python, Java, Java script, Mobile apps etc.

We will be starting with JavaScript based pathway.

JavaScript Pathway:  CURRICULUM

Python  Pathway:  CURRICULUM​

6. Are there make-up classes?

We expect students to plan around these sessions, so no make-up classes are allowed. In case, if the instructor cannot attend, there will be a make-up class. Also, in case a student was unable to attend a class, he/she can make up the missed topics during the week upon request to the instructor.

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7. Can a student follow the course and get through the exam.

We  feel that, with a strong commitment, students can definitely do well.

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8. What if a student did not get through GATE tests?

Student can take the test after 3 months again. There will be a fee to retake the test. Or they can continue with the course to enhance their learning in order to complete the test.

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9. What are the projects?

Projects are pre-defined for the students and will be shown under NDA. Completed projects will be placed on Swatstore. These projects will be for a given customer or a potential customer. Project specification will be provided by the instructor. Projects will be disclosed to the students under NDA.

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10. Who are the instructors?

Instructors are selected based on relevant experience building products.

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11. How long is the internship? and what is the pay?

We envision internship to be for 3 months at a minimum. It could take longer depending upon the project. As per the school rules, students can work for 3 hours a week during the school year. We disclose the payment at the time of internship.

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12. What if the student already knows all those technologies? Can I skip the training and apply for internship?

Absolutely! Please take the GATE test and once you qualify we will certainly consider you for the internship.

13. What is the class size?

The class size will be maximum of 4 students. There will be two instructors. Instructor to student ratio 1:2.

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14. Does the project have to be completed in time during the 24 weeks?

We try to implement agile methodologies. Since the students are part-time and depending upon how much time they spend , it may take longer. We will keep you updated as time goes on.​

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15. What are schedules?

Scheduled online sessions:

• Sunday 11 AM to 1 PM (Batch-1)
• Sunday 1 PM to 3 PM (Batch-2)
• Saturday 1 PM to 3 PM (Batch-1)
• Saturday 3 PM to 5 PM (Batch -2)

(Holidays will be skipped , but 24 classes will be conducted by extending the session.)​