Thursday, 27 October 2022

IMDA Year- End Programmes

Dear SST Students, 

IMDA is pleased to announce that the applications for their year-end programmes are now open! Backed by significant industry partners (AWS, Meta, SenseTime), these boot camps and accelerator programmes are designed to allow students to dive deeper into the world of emerging technologies such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR). They will be fully funded for successful applicants.

Please refer to the details of the boot camps and accelerator programmes below. Students can attend multiple programmes as long as their schedule permits.

ProgrammeDescription
Meta Spark AR Bootcamp
Students will learn how to create their own interactive AR filters and effects and be able to publish and share their creations with the world through Meta and Instagram. Their products will also be submitted to a nationwide AR competition where they stand a chance to win attractive prizes from Meta. https://go.gov.sg/sparkarnov22
 
Duration: 24 hours over 5 days  (5,7,8,9,11 Nov 2022)
Application closes: 31 Oct 2022
 

SenseTime AI BootcampGain insights into what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is about and experience being part of a Hackathon.
 
Through a hands-on learning project, students will learn to use AI to create image recognition and image processing programs. They will then apply the skills they learnt by solving real-world problems in a Hackathon. Students will also connect with SenseTime practitioners to learn more about their work. https://go.gov.sg/sensetime-bc2022
 
Duration: 24 hours over 5 days (14 – 18 Nov 2022)
Application closes: 31 Oct 2022
 

AWS Data Science AcceleratorLearn about the world of Augmented Reality (AR) through Meta’s Spark AR Platform and participate in a nationwide AR competition.
 
Acquire excellent Data Science skills through designing and building solutions to solving real problem statements from our partners.
 
Students will learn the necessary machine/deep learning skills to design and build their AI solutions to absolute problem statements provided by our partners from various sectors. Students will also obtain the foundational AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials certification, sponsored through this Accelerator. https://go.gov.sg/aws-accel22
 
Duration: 110 hours over 10 months (first class starts 12 Nov 2022)
Application closes: 5 Nov 2022

Resources:
AWS Data Science Accelerator PDF

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