TFIP IBF Data Analytics

[GoodBetterBest]

Thanks for the heads up! Yes, i literally didnt know that training allowance does not include cpf. Now that i know, i really need to reconsider hard. Its like downgrading pretty much for my situation. Furthermore cpf is needed to pay house loan as well.

You currently have a permanent job ? If you want to get into DA, you have to take a course yourself at your own time and expense. When you apply for a DA position, you have to produce some portfolio / work experience.
Also take that into consideration.

Like what @roby79 said...
So this program worth if :
1. You really want to change your career track to DA

 

[Shskda]

You currently have a permanent job ? If you want to get into DA, you have to take a course yourself at your own time and expense. When you apply for a DA position, you have to produce some portfolio / work experience.
Also take that into consideration.

Like what @roby79 said...
So this program worth if :
1. You really want to change your career track to DA

If I take up a paid course with some projects and get certified, is there a good chance to change career path to DA?
I will have to go to an entry level job with a lower salary to gain experience right ?

 

[roby79]

Thanks for the heads up! Yes, i literally didnt know that training allowance does not include cpf. Now that i know, i really need to reconsider hard. Its like downgrading pretty much for my situation. Furthermore cpf is needed to pay house loan as well.

Yah you need to think hard if you currently still working and your monthly salary higher than $ 4K with cpf bonus etc, whether your actual total monthly is higher than $5,500K. ( count all you total annual income include cpf, bonus, aws and divided by 12)

Again, you always need to sacrifice to gain something. So whether you feel you really can gain from this program or not in future, it also something you need to consider.. maybe now you lose some of income..but maybe in future your income can be much more higher as DA.

CPF can always self to up.

 

[roby79]

If I take up a paid course with some projects and get certified, is there a good chance to change career path to DA?
I will have to go to an entry level job with a lower salary to gain experience right ?

you know singapore lah.. everything about certificate..but company also want the experiences, otherwise no one want to bother pay you high salary not even accept you.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

you know singapore lah.. everything about certificate..but company also want the experiences, otherwise no one want to bother pay you high salary not even accept you.

Actually, does anyone know what certs from the education institution will be issued after the program ? Is it a diploma or what ?

I didn't read anything about this so far.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

If I take up a paid course with some projects and get certified, is there a good chance to change career path to DA?
I will have to go to an entry level job with a lower salary to gain experience right ?

ya la. That could be true. But let's say, if you are in banking already or have related experience, eg you are a vendor for some financial products and you want to get out of sales, then it's dif. Cause you may have the industry knowledge the FI wants. So you complement your knowledge with the DA skills.

There are many different situations. But if somebody has nothing to do with finance and DA and want to get in, this program sound more like what the person should go for, taking into account of salary, etc.

 

[Shskda]

Actually, does anyone know what certs from the education institution will be issued after the program ? Is it a diploma or what ?

I didn't read anything about this so far.

Depends on what course you take up. Wont be a diploma. Certificate will just mention that you completed so and so course.

 

[Shskda]

ya la. That could be true. But let's say, if you are in banking already or have related experience, eg you are a vendor for some financial products and you want to get out of sales, then it's dif. Cause you may have the industry knowledge the FI wants. So you complement your knowledge with the DA skills.

There are many different situations. But if somebody has nothing to do with finance and DA and want to get in, this program sound more like what the person should go for, taking into account of salary, etc.

True !! but its soo hard to get in.
I could not get in this year, so will have to wait for next year. Till then I will have to look for some other DA jobs.

Wish there were 2 courses/batches for TFIP each year, to give more opportunities, considering the overwhelming number of applications for DA.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Depends on what course you take up. Wont be a diploma. Certificate will just mention that you completed so and so course.

Ya, may be can clarify what certs Digipen and NUSISS giving will help one to make a decision. I think Digipen training is 6 months ? Not sure how many is from NUS.. I remember some training is only 2 or 3 months.. I doubt the training is sufficient (my opinion).

 

[lalilata]

You currently have a permanent job ? If you want to get into DA, you have to take a course yourself at your own time and expense. When you apply for a DA position, you have to produce some portfolio / work experience.
Also take that into consideration.

Like what @roby79 said...
So this program worth if :
1. You really want to change your career track to DA

If there isn’t prior experience in DA. What are the chances that one may consider you?

Have you had interview yet?!

 

[roby79]

Actually, does anyone know what certs from the education institution will be issued after the program ? Is it a diploma or what ?

I didn't read anything about this so far.

Not sure also, maybe just a diploma since actual courses only 6 mths and the rest is training at company.

This is good to read. h----ttps://www.todayonline.com/singapore/i-was-really-fortunate-former-security-manager-switched-financial-services-months-covid-19

He joined TFIP and converted permanent in 1 year.

 

[rainbowfighter]

So far, I have received the CA from UBS and an interview from UOB.

I did not consider the "cheap labor" portion mentioned earlier, I think that is something helpful to ask during any interview that you have with a FI. I would definitely include it in my interview and also think even harder before accepting should I get any offers.

Good luck everyone, don't give up hope.

 

[roby79]

So far, I have received the CA from UBS and an interview from UOB.

I did not consider the "cheap labor" portion mentioned earlier, I think that is something helpful to ask during any interview that you have with a FI. I would definitely include it in my interview and also think even harder before accepting should I get any offers.

Good luck everyone, don't give up hope.

Congratz and good luck also to get offer.

I still havent receive anything, but still have hope as long my application status still under evaluation. Maybe can have chance if those getting offer but reject it. LOL

 

[GoodBetterBest]

So far, I have received the CA from UBS and an interview from UOB.

I did not consider the "cheap labor" portion mentioned earlier, I think that is something helpful to ask during any interview that you have with a FI. I would definitely include it in my interview and also think even harder before accepting should I get any offers.

Good luck everyone, don't give up hope.

Congrats !!! Don't let this "cheap labour" discussion hinder you. Somebody just brought up the possibly and led to a discussion, that's all. Thinkig along those lines could help a person ask "intelligent" questions to the FI and they may even appreciate it, cause you're serious about doing the training and eager to get trained. So you may be a good candidate they are after.

Good luck !!!

 

[GoodBetterBest]

If there isn’t prior experience in DA. What are the chances that one may consider you?

Have you had interview yet?!

I'm not in the program. Looking to learn more about the program.

 

[Northshore]

Hm.... based on data analysis... lol.... do you guys think there are more applications for this track than others?

 

[coocoonana]

So far, I have received the CA from UBS and an interview from UOB.

I did not consider the "cheap labor" portion mentioned earlier, I think that is something helpful to ask during any interview that you have with a FI. I would definitely include it in my interview and also think even harder before accepting should I get any offers.

Good luck everyone, don't give up hope.

congrats!! oh so sad i didn't get a call from UOB. when did they call u for the interview? did they call or did they email to you?

 

[rainbowfighter]

congrats!! oh so sad i didn't get a call from UOB. when did they call u for the interview? did they call or did they email to you?

Hmm the person called from his HP last evening and this morning. I didn’t answer because I don’t usually answer unknown numbers, so he ended up emailing me.

 

[coocoonana]

Hmm the person called from his HP last evening and this morning. I didn’t answer because I don’t usually answer unknown numbers, so he ended up emailing me.

oh. lol the HR? i realised now ppl wfh so always use their own mobile numbers to call. it is to set up the interview?

 

[rainbowfighter]

oh. lol the HR? i realised now ppl wfh so always use their own mobile numbers to call. it is to set up the interview?

Hmm he is the hiring manager. I will update here after my interview, it is scheduled for Monday.