DBS Foundation holds 'DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024' to offer free coding classes | Bahasa
Indonesia.23 Jan 2024.0 min read
● Since its launch in 2023, the DBS Foundation Coding Camp has attracted more than 52,000 participants from all over Indonesia
● DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024 aims to support the national digital transformation agenda
Indonesia, 23 Jan 2024 - To kick-start the new year, Bank DBS Indonesia and Dicoding Indonesia presented DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024, a coding bootcamp scholarship programme to improve the IT competencies of Indonesian citizens. The programme was inaugurated in the presence of Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at PT Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika, Director of Technology & Operations at PT Bank DBS Indonesia Sujatno Polina, Founder & CEO of Dicoding Narenda Wicaksono, and graduates of DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023.
Ministry of Manpower 2022 data shows that by 2025, Indonesia’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector will need two million IT employees. This is to support the growth of Indonesia's digital economy, which has the potential to reach US$110 billion by 2025 according to a Google, Temasek and Bain Report in 2023. Therefore, in 2023, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia set a three-phase national digital transformation agenda. The first phase is “prepare” (improving the basic digital foundation to build a transformation-ready society). The second phase is “transform” (accelerating transformation to create a smart society and businesses), and the third phase is “lead” (setting the standard for future innovation technologies).
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika said, "In collaboration with Dicoding Indonesia, DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024 is here to accelerate Indonesia's transition to a digital world with a competitive digital economy. Since its launch in 2023, the programme has successfully reached 52,390 participants or 51 percent of our target of 102,000 participants in two years. With an industry-relevant curriculum developed by experts, we are optimistic that this activity can benefit the wider community and produce reliable programmers. This is in line with Bank DBS Indonesia's third sustainability pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, in our mission to be the 'Best Bank for a Better World'."
For 2024, the DBS Foundation Coding Camp offers two types of free classes: basic and beginner levels. After completing the basic and beginner levels, participants can join the next stages, namely the intermediate and expert levels, provided they meet certain requirements. Participants can choose one learning option, Front-End Web Developer or Machine Learning. Registration for DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024 is open from January 23 to May 31, 2024 via go.dbs.com/dbsfcodingcamp.
Founder & CEO of Dicoding Indonesia Narenda Wicaksono, who was also present at the launching ceremony, stated, "In its first year, the DBS Foundation Coding Camp successfully allocated nearly 1 million hours of learning sessions to participants across 34 provinces and 487 cities in Indonesia. The positive response proves that people are eager to grow their skills and this is what motivates us to hold another DBS Foundation Coding Camp. Together with DBS Bank Indonesia, we hope to contribute to efforts to create more Indonesian digital talents who are ready to compete in the digital economy in the future."
Through DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, DBS Bank Indonesia succeeded in creating a positive impact on society. This was indicated by the diverse backgrounds of the participants, from teachers (4.6 percent), to students (54.1 percent), and the general public (41.3 percent). The distribution of basic and beginner scholarships to all applicants not only provided learning opportunities but also encouraged inclusivity in advancing digital literacy in the wider community. Furthermore, by awarding intermediate scholarships to 1,113 participants, and expert scholarships to 589 participants, the programme offered tangible incentives to participants who consistently improved their technology skills. Moreover, the programme was able to reach more than 4,000 participants from economically disadvantaged families.
Universitas Mulia, Balikpapan, lecturer Istia Budi, the best graduate of DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, said, "Through DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, I was able to upgrade my skills and apply them on campus and in our projects. The knowledge I acquired in this programme helped me improve my skills and supports my work as a teacher. I was able to transfer the knowledge I gained to students, from basic to expertise levels, so that the projects we undertook could run well. As a high-quality learning platform, this programme not only provides training but also builds a solid foundation for professional advancement."
The programme is a manifestation of Bank DBS Indonesia's "Live like an innovator more, Bank less" spirit. In this spirit, Bank DBS Indonesia not only continues to innovate to provide smart and intuitive digital banking solutions but also provides opportunities for all Indonesians to develop their potential digital skills. For more information, please visit DBS Foundation’s Instagram at @dbsfoundationid or website at https://www.dbs.com/indonesia/bh/foundation/default.page.
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
Ministry of Manpower 2022 data shows that by 2025, Indonesia’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector will need two million IT employees. This is to support the growth of Indonesia's digital economy, which has the potential to reach US$110 billion by 2025 according to a Google, Temasek and Bain Report in 2023. Therefore, in 2023, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia set a three-phase national digital transformation agenda. The first phase is “prepare” (improving the basic digital foundation to build a transformation-ready society). The second phase is “transform” (accelerating transformation to create a smart society and businesses), and the third phase is “lead” (setting the standard for future innovation technologies).
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at Bank DBS Indonesia Mona Monika said, "In collaboration with Dicoding Indonesia, DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024 is here to accelerate Indonesia's transition to a digital world with a competitive digital economy. Since its launch in 2023, the programme has successfully reached 52,390 participants or 51 percent of our target of 102,000 participants in two years. With an industry-relevant curriculum developed by experts, we are optimistic that this activity can benefit the wider community and produce reliable programmers. This is in line with Bank DBS Indonesia's third sustainability pillar, Impact Beyond Banking, in our mission to be the 'Best Bank for a Better World'."
For 2024, the DBS Foundation Coding Camp offers two types of free classes: basic and beginner levels. After completing the basic and beginner levels, participants can join the next stages, namely the intermediate and expert levels, provided they meet certain requirements. Participants can choose one learning option, Front-End Web Developer or Machine Learning. Registration for DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2024 is open from January 23 to May 31, 2024 via go.dbs.com/dbsfcodingcamp.
Front-End Developer | Machine Learning |
● Basics: Learn Basics of Web Programming ● Materials for Beginners: How to Create Front-End Web for Beginners ● Intermediate Materials: Learn Front-End Web Development Fundamentals ● Advanced Materials: ○ How to Become an Expert Front-End Web Developer ○ Learn Intermediate Front-End Web Tools (Bonus)
| ● Basics: ○ Learn Basics of Data Visualization ○ Getting Started with Python
● Materials for Beginners: ● Intermediate Materials: ● Advanced Materials: ○ Applied Machine Learning ○ Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) (Bonus)
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Founder & CEO of Dicoding Indonesia Narenda Wicaksono, who was also present at the launching ceremony, stated, "In its first year, the DBS Foundation Coding Camp successfully allocated nearly 1 million hours of learning sessions to participants across 34 provinces and 487 cities in Indonesia. The positive response proves that people are eager to grow their skills and this is what motivates us to hold another DBS Foundation Coding Camp. Together with DBS Bank Indonesia, we hope to contribute to efforts to create more Indonesian digital talents who are ready to compete in the digital economy in the future."
Through DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, DBS Bank Indonesia succeeded in creating a positive impact on society. This was indicated by the diverse backgrounds of the participants, from teachers (4.6 percent), to students (54.1 percent), and the general public (41.3 percent). The distribution of basic and beginner scholarships to all applicants not only provided learning opportunities but also encouraged inclusivity in advancing digital literacy in the wider community. Furthermore, by awarding intermediate scholarships to 1,113 participants, and expert scholarships to 589 participants, the programme offered tangible incentives to participants who consistently improved their technology skills. Moreover, the programme was able to reach more than 4,000 participants from economically disadvantaged families.
Universitas Mulia, Balikpapan, lecturer Istia Budi, the best graduate of DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, said, "Through DBS Foundation Coding Camp 2023, I was able to upgrade my skills and apply them on campus and in our projects. The knowledge I acquired in this programme helped me improve my skills and supports my work as a teacher. I was able to transfer the knowledge I gained to students, from basic to expertise levels, so that the projects we undertook could run well. As a high-quality learning platform, this programme not only provides training but also builds a solid foundation for professional advancement."
The programme is a manifestation of Bank DBS Indonesia's "Live like an innovator more, Bank less" spirit. In this spirit, Bank DBS Indonesia not only continues to innovate to provide smart and intuitive digital banking solutions but also provides opportunities for all Indonesians to develop their potential digital skills. For more information, please visit DBS Foundation’s Instagram at @dbsfoundationid or website at https://www.dbs.com/indonesia/bh/foundation/default.page.
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 15 consecutive years from 2009 to 2023.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
