Getting Started with the ALX SE program

Kick-off your learning with an introductory call to the ALX SE Program

◕〚Video link on YouTube〛

෴( https://youtu.be/123UaMJCKVA )෴

◕〚Telegram audio file link〛

෴( https://t.me/ICANYes/162 )෴

- Intro :

READY TO DO HARD THINGS?

LET'S GET STARTED.

WELCOME TO THE alx Software Engineering.

# Agenda

- Housekeeping Rules.

- Check-in prompt.

- Why am I here? Your purpose.

- Where does learning take place?

- What wil I be learning? + Program Duration.

- Who supports me?

- What next?

- FAQ

- It's a wrap + How did we do?

# Housekeeping Rules

- Stay attentive, we do not want YOU missing anything!

- Post all your questions on the Slido Link shared in the chat.

# Check-in Prompt

What goal do you want to achieve when you become a Software Engineer

Tell us In the Comment Section

Ready to #dohardthings

# Why Are You Here?

- To grow your career in Software Engineering.

- To use the knowledge to solve Real-World Problems.

- Using the skills gained to access Global & meaningful work opportunities.

# No Classrooms? Should I be worried?

Learning takes place in our Virtual Classroom:

intranet.alxswe.com

- Yet to sign-in?

- Search for "[IMPORTANT] ALX SE Programme: You've said Yes to the ALX SE Program.

- Join tomorrows Intract 101 Session to learn more about navigating the virtual classroom.

# How Do I Communicate?

- Slack

    * What is Slack?

    * How to get started on Slack-check your email.

    * What is a channel?

    * Where can find information?

        - Cohort_17_annoucements

        - Cohort_17

        - #annoucements + Resources

- Email (Team Only)

# What Will I BE Learning?

- Our Curriculum is peer-driven and designed by Holberton.

- Our ultimate goal is to teach you to "Own Your Own Learning" because this is the only way you can develop the skill and the muscle to be a better software engineers.

- The content, delivery of the curriculum is by design.

- Our curriculum is split in two phases; Foundation & specialization