The Upskill Academy is looking for students or career changers to gain hands-on experience in software development and learn how AI is reshaping the development lifecycle through a practical, sprint-style graduate program.
Requirements
- Students in computer science or related fields
- Career changers exploring software development
- Self-learners seeking structured experience to build a portfolio
- Individuals curious about integrating AI into software workflows
Responsibilities
- Participate in a rapid software development project, focused on building a functional MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Learn and apply key stages of the Software Development Lifecycle: Requirements gathering, Solution design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Feedback & iteration
- Use AI-assisted tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to speed up ideation, coding, and documentation
- Collaborate in a simulated team environment using version control (Git), task boards, and daily check-ins
- Present your project outcomes, along with a short write-up of what you learned from each phase of the SDLC
Other
- This is an unpaid graduated program designed for rapid learning and portfolio-building.
- The experience is educational and intended to provide a springboard for people willing to learn.
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Estimated Time: 15 hours per week
- Flexible hours, with suggested milestones provided
