We now live in a global market, where your co-workers can live half way around the world.  It has been a growing trend over the last few years for companies to outsource their IT jobs to off-shore resources.  This is why you will need more than your technical skills to differentiate yourself from the global competition.  Unless you are Bill Gates, you will need an edge to stay valuable. 

Today’s businesses are looking for IT professionals that can communicate their ideas effectively in written and visual form; know how to network in professional environments; have a solid on-line and off-line presence (brand) and technical know-how.  In short, they are looking for well-rounded IT leaders. 

Question: How do you become an IT leader? 

Attending the professional development boot camp is one step in the process of becoming an IT leader.  This boot camp is for IT professionals that are looking to move their career to the next level.  It doesn't matter if you’re just starting out in your career, transitioning into the IT industry or you’re a seasoned IT professional.  This boot camp has been designed to help you achieve your career goals.  A career coach will take an unbiased look at your professional profile and assess your current skill level.  Throughout the boot camp, you will receive constructive one-on-one feedback and a plan of action from our qualified seasoned IT industry professionals.  When you depart from this boot camp, you will have the necessary tools to move your career to the next level.  Remember, great careers don’t just happen; you have to plan and execute! 

Tuition: Boot camps like this usually cost more than $1,000 to attend.  However, our mission is to help IT professional become leaders in the IT industry.  With this in mind, we have made this boot camp affordable.  Tuition for each student is $250 payable in advance of the course.  However, the tuition for Atlanta BDPA members is $199.  Your tuition includes registration in the workshop, all course materials and a continental breakfast and lunch.  

Boot Camp Structure: This boot camp will be divided into two tracks.  Track one is designed to help individuals that are pursuing IT employment opportunities, transitioning into the IT industry from the military or another industry, or individuals looking to sharpen their skills.  Track two is designed to help IT professionals that are gainfully employed and are looking for ways to develop, grow and stretch themselves beyond their current comfort zone in order to go to the next level, to discover their hidden abilities and be a well-rounded asset to their organization.

Track One Includes:

• “Before” & “After” Video Interview Tape
• Resume Review
• One on One Mock Interview
• Mock Interview Panel Interview
• IT Personality Profile
• Portfolio Evaluation
• Marketing and Branding Yourself
• “Power” Lunch Provided
• Meeting Facilitation & Vocabulary Drill
• Social Media Evaluation
• Dress for Success – Evaluation
• Networking in a Crowd
• Score Card & Feedback

Track Two Includes:

• Before” & “After” Video Interview Tape
• Mock Interview Panel Interview
• IT Personality Profile
• Portfolio Evaluation
• Marketing and Branding Yourself
• “Power” Lunch Provided
• Impromptu Presentation
• Meeting Facilitation & Vocabulary Drill
• Social Media Evaluation
• Dress for Success – Evaluation
• Networking in a Crowd
• Score Card & Feedback

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Supported by:
CCCi
WWT
Technology Expresso Cafe
Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Macy's Systems & Technology