Summer Training

Student Summer Training

“Student Summer Training,” one of ITIDA’s Human Capital Development Programs (HCDP), began in 2014. It offers hands-on training on the up-to-the-minute technology trends for computer science and engineering (CSE) students. This summer practice considers increasing the students’ capacities and well prepares them to the IT market post-graduation.​
Overview
 

Students’ Summer Internship is one of the Human Capacity Development Programs launched by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in 2014. The program provides free practical training on the latest technology trends for Computer Science and Engineering students. It aims to build students' capacities and prepare them to work in the IT market after graduation.

In this Summer Internship program, ITIDA collaborates with telecom and technology companies of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. It also works with the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) for its wide technical training experience and diverse partnerships with multiple global tech companies.

ITIDA offers two summer training programs:

First: The joint summer training program between ITIDA and the National Telecommunication Institute:

ITIDA-NTI Summer Training program consists of two main tracks and lasts for 120 hours according to the following:

• Technical Skills Track: training duration is 90 hours.
• Soft Skills Track: training duration is 30 hours.

This training program geographically covers all governorates of Egypt, especially governorates where the Faculties of Computer Science and Engineering are located. It depends on two learning systems: remote/online or distance learning and traditional method by attending physically at the various training sites.

ITIDA-NTI Summer Training is a good opportunity for students to get technical training that matches the requirements of the labor market as well as the international exams. Examples of training programs and exams are as follows:

# Technical Program - 90 hours Prerequisites Exam Name Personal Skills Part- 30 hours
1 Big Data Analysis Basic knowledge of programming fundamentals and computer architectures Huawei HCIA-Big Data H13-711 Freelancing Skills
2 Red hat System Administration Network Fundamentals Knowledge and operating systems basics RHCSA (EX-200) Soft Skills
3 Web Design Network Fundamentals Knowledge No International Exams Freelancing Skills
4 Web Development using PHP General background in using computers, managing files. Basic knowledge of the Internet. Good Knowledge and understanding of HTML. Basic Knowledge and understanding of CSS or Bootstrap. No International Exams Freelancing Skills
5 Data Analysis: Skills for the Freelance Professional Fundamental Mathematics and Statistics. Introductory Programming Knowledge. Proficiency in Excel. Logical and Analytical Thinking. No International Exams Freelancing Skills
6 5G The basic knowledge of Mobile networks and industry applications Huawei HCIA-5G H35-660 Soft Skills
7 Digital Design using FPGA Basic knowledge of Programming languages No International Exams Freelancing Skills
8 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basic knowledge of programming fundamentals Huawei HCIA-AI H13-311 Freelancing Skills
9 Cyber Ops Associate Basic computer literacy , Basic PC operating systems navigation skills and Basic Internet usage skills Cisco CBROPS 200-201 Soft Skills
10 Internet of Things (IoT) Applications Basic knowledge of programming & electronics fundamentals No International Exams Soft Skills
11 AWS Cloud Basic Computer Knowledge, General IT technical knowledge, and General IT business knowledge AWS Cloud Practitioner exam (CLF-C01) Soft Skills
12 Cisco CCNA Basic computer literacy , Basic PC operating systems navigation skills and Basic Internet usage skills Cisco CCNA 200-301 Soft Skills

Second: The joint summer training program between ITIDA and Systel for the disciplines of communications engineering, computer engineering and computer science:
ITIDA-Systel Training Program is comprised of:

 
Technical Skills Track: training duration is 90 hours.
 
Soft Skills Track: training duration is 30 hours.

The technical track of Systel is offered through its CSR program. ITIDA, in cooperation with the National Telecommunication Institute, designs and funds the Soft Skills Track.

# Soft skills program 30 hours Technical Program 90 hours
1 • General Skills:
- Communication Skills
- Interview skills
- Presentation skills
• Leadership Skills:
- Teamwork skills
- Decision-making and problem solving skills
- Time management skills
• Freelancing Skills:
Introduction to information security and privacy 		- Introduction to Telecommunications
- Public Safety Communication
- Microwave and Broadband Communication
- Fiber Optics Communication
- CCTV Systems
- Satellite Communication
- Practical Workshop


Objectives
 
 
Bridge the gap between universities and the labor market requirements
 
Ensure the ICT sector’s participation by providing necessary tech skills for students
 
Build students' technical and soft skills
 
Spread business culture among students and raise their awareness
Admission criteria
 
 
Students who have completed first, second or third academic years
 
Students currently enrolled in the Faculties of Computer Science and Engineering
Agenda
 
 
Summer vacation period each year: June, July, August and September
Benefits
 
 
Offer university students certificates based on attendance stating that they have completed summer training
 
Help students obtain the credit hours required by their faculties
 
ITIDA pays the cost of international exams after the student passes them and submits evidence of passing
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