Project Excite: Professional Development Course Interest Form

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Thank you for your interest in taking a Watson Continuing Professional Education micro credential and/or certification course(s) to expand your skill set and enhance your professional development!

Watson Continuing Education course website: https://www.binghamton.edu/watson/continuing-education/index.html

The funding for this offering is offered by a grant funded in full by the New York State Department of Labor H1-B Workforce's "Project Excite" program. Project Excite is partnering with the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science to distribute funding to eligible candidates. Eligible individuals are able to receive up to $3,000 per person toward earning certifications in the IT/Cybersecurity field, to be completed no later than May 2024.

Fill out the form below to indicate your interest in taking an upcoming course. Students and alums in the workforce pursing IT/Cybersecurity fields will be sponsored and provided with a promo code to take the course at no personal cost! (Note: Pending final Project Excite approval)

All interested participants will receive a confirmation email (within a few days) from the Watson Career and Alumni Connections (WCAC) staff member. You will then be contacted by a Project Excite staff member to set up a brief 15-minute virtual meeting. Please DO NOT register for the course prior to the meeting (which is when you will be provided with the promo code to take the course at no personal cost to you).

Questions? Please contact the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office, at wcac@binghamton.edu

Note: After you complete your Watson Continuing Ed. bundle, you may be eligible for additional certifications! Examples may include but are not limited to CompTIA certifications (ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+), AWS Certifications, coding classes of your choice, etc. Ask your Project Excite staff member and keep in touch with them after your 15 minute meeting. They also offer job placement services and are happy to help!

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address (use your Binghamton University email address if you have one)

Select your class standing *

Which of the following best represents your degree? *

Select the degree you are currently pursuing or the highest level of degree completion (if industry professional)

Bachelors

Masters

PhD

Other:

What is your department? *

Based on the description below, do you fit the criteria of the grant? *

This offering is funded by a United States Department of Labor H1-B One Workforce Grant for students and industry professionals within the IT/Cybersecurity fields. Please confirm that you reside in New York State, are eligible for employment, and are pursuing a career in the IT or Cybersecurity field.

Yes

Which certification course bundle are you interested in (must be completed by May 2024)?

NOTE: The value of each course bundle is $500 for Binghamton students and $1,000 for non-BU students and will be sponsored in full by the Excite program. Each participant can take one or two of the courses below.

Data Science Essentials Suite: Introduction to Python, Probability for Data Science, Introduction to Algorithms, Introduction to Machine Learning

Data Science Advanced Suite: Introduction to Java, Advanced Algorithms, Advanced Machine Learning

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Please provide a brief statement about how this course will assist you in your professional development and help you to reach/further your ultimate career goal *

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