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Community Skills 

Development Initiative [CSDI]

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The Community Skills Development Initiative (CSDI) plays a crucial role in empowering our community through affordable IT and technology courses. CSDI addresses the digital divide and equips individuals with the skills needed for the modern workforce. The courses are taught by industry professionals.

The collaboration with industry experts not only enhances the quality of education but also bridges the gap between theoretical learning and real-world applications, preparing community members for success in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Available Courses

Project Management Professional (PMP) Part 1 - April 08th, 2025
Job Summary

This introductory course is Part 1 of 2 courses designed for professionals looking to transition into project management and earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. It covers essential project management principles, methodologies, and best practices based on the PMBOK Guide.

Course Description

Participants will learn key concepts such as project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and agile frameworks. The course includes practical exercises, case studies, and exam preparation strategies to help learners confidently pursue PMP certification. By the end, students will have a solid foundation to begin a career in project management.

Logistics
Instructor: Abu Khan
Duration: 12 Weeks
Starting Date: April 08th, 2025
End Date: June 24th, 2025
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
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Salesforce - April 09th, 2025
Job Summary

This introductory course is designed for individuals looking to transition into a career in Salesforce, one of the world's leading customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. It covers the fundamentals of Salesforce, including navigation, data management, automation, and reporting.

Course Description

Participants will gain hands-on experience with key Salesforce tools such as Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Flow Builder. The course also prepares students for the Salesforce Administrator certification, providing them with the skills needed for entry-level roles in Salesforce administration and consulting. By the end, learners will be equipped to start a new career in the growing Salesforce ecosystem.

Logistics
Instructor: Shoaib A Sherazi
Duration: 08 Weeks
Starting Date: April 09th, 2025
End Date: May 28th, 2025
Days: Every Wednesday
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
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Machine Learning & Deep Learning/AI - April 12th, 2025
Job Summary

Introductory hands-on seminar on concepts related to Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence. At the end of the seminar, students should have a general idea about how machines learn and complete intelligent tasks.

Course Description

Have you ever wondered what it means for a machine to learn and show signs of intelligence? Does it do it the same way as us humans? Would you like to have an idea of how machines recognize objects, act upon it (e.g. self-driving cars) or process natural languages (e.g. ChatGPT) or create art (e.g. DALL-E)? Do you want to know what the relationship of gaming hardware such as GPUs (Graphical Processing Units) is to Machine Learning and Deep Learning? This workshop will introduce some of the fundamental concepts in machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence. This is an introductory practical seminar. Some basic knowledge of Python programming knowledge is preferred but all you need is a laptop, your long-forgotten high school level mathematics knowledge and preferably knowledge of any high-level programming/scripting language knowledge.

Logistics
Instructor: Nadeem Ahmed
Duration: 07 Weeks
Starting Date: April 12th, 2025
End Date: May 24th, 2025
Days: Every Saturday
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Comprehensive DevOps - May 05th, 2025
Job Summary

This 26-week comprehensive DevOps course is designed for individuals looking to transition into a career in DevOps, a field that bridges software development and IT operations. It covers the core and advanced principles of DevOps, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and monitoring.

Course Description

Participants will gain hands-on experience with popular DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform. The course also introduces cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, preparing learners for industry-recognized certifications. By the end, students will have a strong foundation to start a career in DevOps and improve software delivery processes.

Logistics
Instructor: Haroon Loya
Duration: 26 Weeks
Starting Date: May 05th, 2025
End Date: October 27th, 2025
Days: Every Monday & Thursdays
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
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Previous Courses

Business Workshop Series - Jan 18th, 2025
Job Summary

Unlock the full potential of your business, join our comprehensive 8-week hands-on program designed to equip small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with actionable strategies, data-driven insights, and practical tools to grow, innovate, and build resilience.

Course Description

This course will provide: Comprehensive Business Education, Practical Skills and Tools, Expert Guidance and Networking,

Topics Covered:

  • Business Strategy
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Financial Excellence
  • Customer Service & Sales
  • Maximizing Profits
  • Improve Operations
  • Logistics
    Instructor: Idris Azimi
    Duration: 8 Weeks
    Starting Date: Jan 18th, 2025
    End Date: Feb. 8th, 2025
    Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
    Days: Every Saturday
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    AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Nov 7th, 2024
    Job Summary

    The AWS Solutions Architect role focuses on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. They work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and create tailored solutions, leveraging AWS services to optimize performance and efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS architecture best practices, cloud security, and networking.

    Course Description

    Learners will gain a foundational understanding of core AWS services, such as compute, storage, and networking, and how to design scalable and resilient cloud architectures. They will also learn best practices for cloud security, cost optimization, and managing high-availability systems using AWS tools. This course equips participants with the skills to architect effective cloud solutions and prepares them for further certification.

    Logistics
    Duration: 15 Weeks
    Starting Date: Nov 7th, 2024
    End Date: Feb. 20th, 2025
    Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Every Saturday
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    Salesforce Admin — July 9th, 2024
    Summary

    New to the world of Salesforce administration and want to test your chops? This path is the one for you as you’ll take your Salesforce admin skills to the next level. You’ll begin with some fundamentals before gaining experience in everyday Salesforce administration.

    Description

    The course will cover Introduction to Relational Databases and Introducing to Salesforce followed by hands-on training on object creation, data validation, user management, and topics required to pass the Salesforce Admin Certification exam.

    Logistics
    Duration: 15 Weeks
    Starting Date: July 9th, 2024
    End Date: Aug. 31st, 2024
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    Days: Every Tuesday
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    HTM5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular — June 1st, 2024
    Summary

    This course aims to teach students the basics of Angular8. HTML5, CSS, & JavaScript. The course suits individuals of all levels who are interested in learning about the core skills necessary for web development.

    Description

    This course aims to teach students the basics of Angular8. HTML5, CSS, & JavaScript. The course suits individuals of all levels who are interested in learning about the core skills necessary for web development.

    Logistics
    Duration: 15 Weeks
    Starting Date: June 1st, 2024
    End Date: Aug. 31st, 2024
    Time: 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM
    Days: Every Saturday
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    Cyber Security for Beginners — September 7th, 2024
    Summary

    The cybersecurity class for beginners offers a comprehensive introduction to essential concepts, tools, and practices in the field. Covering topics such as basic threat detection, password management, and fundamental encryption techniques, the course equips novices with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.

    Description

    The Cyber Security course teaches the students how to identify computer system vulnerabilities, identify malicious actors in the computer system, recognize digital exploitation, and prevent damage such as loss of data, hardware, software, and loss of money

    Logistics
    Duration: 15 Weeks
    Starting Date: September 7th, 2024
    Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon
    Days: Saturday
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    Java Programming with SQL — February 19th, 2024
    Summary

    This is a comprehensive class combining Java and MySQL. Java is a multi-platform, object-oriented, and network-centric language that can be used as a platform in itself. MySQL is used to store data in tables that map to objects.

    Description

    Java is a robust, secure, reliable programming language for coding everything from mobile apps and enterprise software to big data applications and server-side technologies. As developers can reliably store and retrieve many data types, including text, numbers, dates, and times using SQL; most Java developers are interested in employing SQL in their work and they will do so through JDBC which allows Java to connect to SQL databases.

    Logistics
    Duration: 24 Weeks
    Starting Date: February 19th, 2024
    Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Mon. & Thur.
    Introduction to Salesforce — April 15th, 2024
    Summary

    Understanding of the database structure. Hands-on configuration along with Low-Code/No-Code development.

    Description

    The course will cover Introduction to Relational Databases and Introducing to Salesforce followed by hands-on training on object creation, data validation, user management, and topics required to pass the Salesforce Admin Certification exam.

    Logistics
    Duration: 8 Weeks
    Starting Date: April 15th, 2024
    Time: 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    Days: Every Tuesday