The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online

Name: The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online
Brand: InvestIN Education
SKU: 4706096513112
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Ages 15-18 • Live Online

Overview

The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience Live Online gives students aged 15-18 a 360-degree summer work experience in Computer Science, from the comfort of their own home. Over the course of 5 days, you will be working with top Software and AI Engineers, Cyber Security Analysts and Data Scientists, ‘Live Online’ via our interactive platform.

You will experience the real-life work of a Computer Scientist, with opportunities to build and programme an app, investigate cybercrime through data forensics, become a ‘White Hat Hacker’ and explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

You will also have the opportunity to network with our Computer Scientists and ask them all your burning questions.

Join us for a truly unique experience that will serve as an outstanding differentiator on your university and job applications and set you up for a future as a successful Computer Scientist.

Highlights

Immersive Computer Scientist Experiences:

Work with top Software Engineers to programme the ultimate app
Carry out a data forensics investigation to uncover cybercriminal activity
Carry out penetration testing on a ‘secure’ website (Ethical/White Hat Hacking)
Explore the capabilities of artificial intelligence and the evolution of machine learning

Meet Senior Computer Scientists from Global Brands:

Be coached through the immersive experiences with Software Engineers, AI Specialists, Data Scientists, Cyber Security Analysts and more
Private virtual networking/panel sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career

Comprehensive Career Coaching:

Training on how you can get one of the most desirable jobs in computer science, starting now: A-level/IB, university and degree choices; extra-curricular activities; work experience; application and interview techniques
Experience real-life recruitment methods used across industries to recruit computer scientists
Personalised development plan: create a personalised development plan based on the advice you are given, which identifies your strengths and weaknesses and shows you which areas you need to develop further

Competitive Advantage In Your University Applications:

Attending the internship demonstrates that you’ve gained key skills such as problem-solving, innovation and commercial awareness, which are highly-valued by top universities
Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate to include in your UCAS/College applications

Timetable

DAY 1: CYBERSECURITY

DAY 2: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (PART I)

DAY 3: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (PART II)

DAY 4: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

DAY 5: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

11.00amEnter the Internship

- Today's fastest growing industry, computer scientists, are key players in global commerce
- How to make your mark in the industry defining the future
- The possibilities, demands and expectations

11.30amInside the World of Cybersecurity

- Our time is now: data as the most valuable asset in today’s software-driven economy
- Navigating the world of cybercriminals: cyber threat as one of the most critical risks to business
- The latest trends in the threat landscape

12.00pmYour Data Footprint

- Discover the longevity of your actions on the internet
- Clean up your data exhaust
- Beat the phishing scams and malware attacks: understanding the tools of deception used to manipulate you into divulging confidential or personal information

12.45pmData Forensics

- Carry out your own data forensics investigation to uncover cyber-criminal activity
- Work alongside leading cybersecurity analysts to acquire, examine and analyse digital evidence

1.15pm Lunch Break

2.00pmYou Become the 'White Hat' Hacker

- Ethical hacking: play defence against cybercriminals
- Simulate a cyberattack to identify vulnerabilities in a ‘secure’ network
- Penetration testing: compete against your peers and work under time pressure to hack into a specially designed “secure” website or app

4.00pm Close

*exact programme format subject to change without notice.

11.00amThe World of a Software Engineer

- Software engineering in the most cutting-edge industries and technologies

11.30amYou Become the Software Engineer

- Explore the languages and tools of modern software engineering, and specifically, app development
- Become the ‘full-stack developer’ for a start-up and be coached on how to devise the ultimate app by industry leading professionals

12.00pmFront End & User Experience

- Know your audience: breaking into the minds of your consumers
- The fundamentals of the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Demystifying the jargon and understanding the crucial elements of responsive design

1.15pmLunch Break

2.00pmDesign a Unique App alongside Top Executives

- Work with leading software engineers to design a bespoke app for your client
- Compete against your peers to create the most innovative solution
- Experience for yourself the challenges and innovations involved in today’s technology
- Receive guided feedback at every stage from leading executives

3.30pmPanel Q&A

- Live panel Q&A with computer scientists from a variety of backgrounds
- Key questions answered
- Receive valuable advice

4.15pmClose

*exact programme format subject to change without notice.

11.00amContinue to Design an App alongside Top Executives

1.00pmLunch Break

2.00pmBack-End and Server-Side Development

- How to think algorithmically and solve programming problems efficiently
- Getting hands-on with one of the most popular back-end languages: Python
- Learn how to store data in a relational database
- Integrate an API into your app
- Use these tools to develop web applications with clean, portable, well-documented code

3.15pmProduct Management

- Reflect on the feedback and the successes of your time as a software engineer
- Understand the role of a product manager in creating processes and solutions to bring your product to market faster and more efficiently

4.00pmClose

*exact programme format subject to change without notice.

11.00amWhat is Artificial Intelligence?

- The possibilities, limitations and dangers of a rapidly-advancing technology
- Powerful examples of AI in use today
- Career opportunities: harnessing AI to solve real-world problems

11.30amThe Evolution of Machine Learning and Big Data

- AI vs Machine Learning case study: from chatbots to virtual assistants
- Progressive, self-learning algorithms: explore how systems apply complex mathematical calculations to big data, identify patterns and come to conclusions with minimal human intervention

12.00pmSupervised vs Unsupervised Machine Learning

- Differentiating the possibilities of machine learning with labelled and unlabelled datasets
- Predicting a chosen target variable with supervised machine learning
- Explore how advanced unsupervised tools can be potential insights determined from raw, unstructured data
- Build an intimate understanding of how a machine learning algorithm learns from data: Decision Trees

1.15pmLunch Break

2.15pmReinforcement Learning

- Goal-oriented algorithms and how to attain a complex objective by learning from mistakes: State, Action, Reward
- Artificial neural networks & reinforcement learning architecture
- Theory intuition session: Deep Q-Learning
- Case study: explore machine vision capabilities in driverless cars

3.15pmCareer Coaching

- Your path to becoming a top Computer Scientist starting now
- A Level/IB, university and degree choices
- How to stand out: work experience, extracurriculars, hard and soft skills

4.00pmClose

*exact programme format subject to change without notice.

11.00amApplying for top Computer Scientist Jobs

- CVs, cover letters and application forms for top roles across computer science
- Ensuring you have both the style and substance to make it to the interview stage

12.00pmWork Experience

- Coaching on how to get the work experience that top employers are looking for: both traditional forms of work experience and other relevant experience that will make your application stand out, including extra-curricular activities
- How to make the most of work experience once you get it, impressing employers and using this as a gold star on your CV

1.00pmLunch Break

2.00pmAssessment Centres

- How to impress during assessment centres
- Experience mock assessment centre activities used across industries to recruit computer scientists and receive feedback on your performance

3.00pmInterviews

- Coaching on how to excel at the interview stage
- Preparation; style; body language; understanding what you are really being asked; answering difficult questions and more
- Interactive interview exercises for you to participate in

4.00pmClose

*In advance of the Internship you will be asked to create a CV and cover letter for a job as a top computer scientist. You will also do some personal reflection on your achievements and ambitions. You will then edit this throughout the day based on the advice you are given, to create your own personal development plan – highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement.

Fees, Eligibility and Options

This programme is for students aged 15-18. No prior knowledge or experience is required; our professionals will give you all the training you need. There is no application process, and you can secure your place simply by clicking “Register Now”. We operate on a first-come first-served basis so encourage you to register as soon as possible.

The Live Online Internship will take place 31st July - 4th August 2021.

Places are highly limited. The only way to guarantee your place is to click 'Register Now' and enter your details.

In select circumstances, we can offer payment by instalments, which requires a 50% deposit. To speak to a Student Experience Manager about your personal circumstances please click here OR email us at info@investin.org OR call us on +44 (0) 203 488 5089.

Summer Experience Type	'Live Online' Internship
Length	Days 1-5
Create your own bespoke app alongside top software engineers
Penetrate a company's security system and simulate a real-life cyberattack with your team
Personalised career coaching session: receive a dynamic, personalised development plan to reach the height of your career ambitions
Internship	£595

Venues, Dates & Locations

Live Online

In-Person

31st July - 4th August 2021

11am - 4:30pm (UK time)

Choose A Location Below:

Online

31st July - 4th August 2021

11am - 4:30pm (UK time)

AmbitionX

As part of your booking, you will receive 12 months’ access to our state-of-the-art tech platform, AmbitionX. Here you will find all of your programme materials and complete post-programme assessments to gain coveted ‘experience points’ to demonstrate your levels of professional development. You will also be able to access any of InvestIN’s Live Online weekend and evening programmes through AmbitionX at no extra cost. Your AmbitionX membership will be free for one year and after that will be charged at £165/annum; you may cancel any time before renewal.

COVID-19

This programme will be delivered ‘Live Online’, so is not affected at all by any Covid-19 restrictions.

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Support

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