Question 1

What is the Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Software Development with upGrad?

Accepted Answer

The Post Graduate Certificate is an engaging yet rigorous 9.5-month online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into full stack development careers. The certification is awarded by IIIT Bangalore. This full stack developer course engages the learners in learning about the tools and techniques along with the basics.

Question 2

What should I expect from the Executive Post Graduate Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled full-stack professional at par with leading industry standards. This full-stack program will equip the learners to think beyond the obvious and increase their technical soundness.

Question 3

What type of learning experience should I expect?

Accepted Answer

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning. You can expect a dynamic environment during this full-stack full course where you get to expand your professional network along with enriching your knowledge in the domain.

Question 4

What is the weekly time commitment expected from me?

Accepted Answer

The programme schedule is designed to ensure that you can successfully study alongside your job. Devoting 10-15 hours every week should be enough to graduate from the program. However, the more time you devote, the greater will be your learning from the program.

Question 5

Is any certification granted at the end of the program?

Accepted Answer

Post successful completion of the program a full stack development certification is provided which is, an Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Full Stack Development Development would be granted from IIIT Bangalore. You can also complete the 4-month Data Science & Machine Learning certification and 12 weeks of Software Development Fundamentals (Data Structures & Algorithms) for non-tech and new coders and get certificates for both courses. Both courses are optional and free.

Question 6

Do I need to pay extra for the 4months Executive Certificate in Data Science & Machine Learning?

Accepted Answer

No, it helps our learners become more industry-ready with additional skill sets. You can start learning this content anytime during the course duration or within the program content access duration, i.e., 3 years.

Question 7

Does the curriculum gets updated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the curriculum gets updated with inputs from IIIT Bangalore & industry experts. The curriculum is subject to change at the university's discretion.

Question 8

About WES Recognition

Accepted Answer

Please note that the WES approval status of the Post Graduate Program (EPGP-DS/MLAI/SD) shall be known by early 2022. We would like to inform you that this program (under an earlier name) was approved by WES and accorded 1-year diploma equivalency status. While the name of the program has changed to reposition the program in the market, the program curriculum, delivery and learning outcomes remain the same and as such we are cautiously optimistic that the WES approval status shall remain unchanged. We will inform you about the WES approval status by early 2022 or alternatively to know the status, you may apply to WES with the requisite information and documents on your successful completion of the program. upGrad and IIITB in no way take responsibility in case WES does not recognise the program.

Question 9

What are the top in-demand skills in software development?

Accepted Answer

Python courses, javascript courses, cyber security courses, Data structure courses, node.js courses, Core Java courses, React.js courses, SQL courses, Full stack development courses, BigData courses, NFT courses, Cloud Computing courses, Database Design courses, Cryptocurrency courses etc are the in-demand skills.

Question 10

What are the minimum qualifications required to apply for the program?

Accepted Answer

In order to enrol and start the full stack development training the applicants must have a bachelor’s Degree with 50% or equivalent passing marks. Prior coding knowledge is preferred but not mandatory

Question 11

Can I still apply if I have an undergraduate degree other than B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc./BCA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your previous education involved adequate computation and mathematics experience, we encourage you to apply for the program and provide details of the same (For e.g., upload supporting documents like transcripts). You can also consult the Admissions Cell at software-dev@upgrad.com to get more information.

Question 12

Is prior coding experience required?

Accepted Answer

No. If you have insufficient prior coding experience, we will require you to go through the pre-programme Java crash course that we offer mandatory.

Question 13

Can I still apply for the program if I have scored less than 50% in my undergraduate degree?

Accepted Answer

Candidates who scored lower than 50% marks in the UG degree but have higher than 50% marks in a PG qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree, etc.) will be eligible to apply.

Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer upon submitting these documents.

Question 14

Can I apply for the program if I am in my last year of an undergraduate degree?

Accepted Answer

No, you should be a graduate with at least 50% marks in your UG degree.

Question 15

What is the admissions process for the program?

Accepted Answer

The admissions process is completely online and is customised as per your educational and professional profile. Following are the key steps in the application process:

Step 1: Selection Test: Fill out an application and take a short 20-minute online test with questions
Step 2: Review and Shortlisting of Suitable Candidates: Our faculty will review all applications, consider the educational and professional background of an applicant and review the test scores wherever applicable. Following this, offer letters will be rolled out so you are assured a great peer group to learn and network with.
Step 3: Enrollment for Access to Prep Content: Make a quick block payment with assistance from our loan partners where required, receive immediate access to the prep content and begin your upGrad journey.

Question 16

Will I be required to submit any documents for the admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You will be required to submit the following documents to IIIT Bangalore prior to the programme start date, a self-attested copy of your undergraduate transcript/degree clearly mentioning your GPA/Grades.

Please note, you will only receive the final admissions offer upon submitting these documents.

Question 17

How will this program help me in my career?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your past background, this programme will prepare you for a career as a Full Stack Developer/Lead/Architect/Manager.

The program will also help you with career assistance through career tests, one-on-one career counselling calls to map your career aspirations, mock interviews with Software Development experts, resume feedback and profile-building and hiring opportunities.

Question 18

Will I get a job after completing this program?

Accepted Answer

The field of Full Stack Development is growing rapidly, read about it here https://www.upgrad.com/blog/full-stack-developers-future-scope/

Moreover, we will help you secure your dream job through career tests, one-on-one career counselling calls, mock interviews with software development experts, resume feedback and profile building, and hiring opportunities.

Question 19

Is there any content/preparatory camp for learners new to Software Development?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. Depending on how comfortable you are with the prep content, you can decide to move ahead with the course or go through a self-paced in-depth course on Java programming (~5-6 weeks). You can then continue your progress in a later batch. Your upGrad buddy will help you with the necessary steps.

Question 20

How is the program different from other online courses available in the market?

Accepted Answer

This is an extensive, rigorous 9.5-month program certified by IIITB and is unlike any other. The curriculum and learning experience developed in this program is through interaction with top IIITB faculty and leading professional experts.

1. Extensive hands-on expertise - This program provides you with 7+ case studies and projects which are sourced from the industry. By the time you graduate from the program, you will have worked on several industry-relevant projects, which are a key pillar to help you transition to the Software Development industry

2. Knowledge on Latest tools and technologies - This program provides you with hands-on experience and knowledge in the latest Full-Stack Development tools and technologies like HTML, CSS, JS, Babel, MY SQL, React, MongoDB, Java, Spring, and more.

3. End-to-end knowledge as opposed to knowledge of a few areas in Full Stack Development- This program gives you a chance to learn concepts and tools/technologies relevant to an industry professional.

4. Core conceptual clarity - In addition to hands-on knowledge of the latest tools and technologies, this program provides you with an understanding of core concepts in User Interfaces, User Experience & Design, Backend Development, and Software Architecture & Deployment.

A thorough understanding of fundamental concepts, and thinking beyond tools! In a world of rapidly evolving tools and technologies, this course will equip you to work on technologies that do not even exist today!

Beyond that, the upGrad Experience ensures that you develop a wide network of peers, connections with industry faculty, and extensive career support - overall, an immersive and holistic online and offline learning experience!

Question 21

Is there any deferral or refund policy for this Program?

Accepted Answer

Refund Policy: (Programs with prep-session component)

Student must pay an amount of ₹15,000 as caution money for the enrollment of the course. This will be adjustable against the total course fee payable by the student.
You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counselor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with the reasons listed. The prep login will be activated immediately post completion of the 'payment of the 1st block amount (caution money)' or on the 'Specified date' as communicated by upGrad. Processing fee of ₹10,000 will be levied in case refund is claimed.
Student has to pay the full fee within 15 days of payment of block amount or cohort start date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded and processing fee of ₹10,000 will be levied.
Once the student pays block amount, "any" refund shall be subject to deduction of ₹15,000 processing charges.
Any taxes paid by the student shall not be refundable, and the amount to be withheld will be higher of taxes paid or 10,000 processing fees.
There shall be no refund applicable once the programme has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
Refund shall be processed to an eligible student within 30 working days from the date of receipt of refund form from him/her in this regard.
Refund shall be subject to deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges or the GST paid, whichever is higher as mentioned above.

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)

If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
A student can request for deferral only once and from the batch start date of initial batch the student enrolled for.
The student will be required to pay a deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential programme fees between the two cohorts.
The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
If the student completes the deferral payment, the student's login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress until that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether or not the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the "last grace deadline" as communicated by upGrad.

Deferral Policy: (Pre Program Commencement)

If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances, is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another cohort.
To do so, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total Programme fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
A student can request for deferral to any of the cohorts starting in the next 3 months from the start date of the initial batch in which the student was originally enrolled for. For the first deferral request, subject to point no. 2 of the Pre-Programme Deferral Policy, no additional charges shall be levied.
If a student wants to defer his enrolment a second time, such student will have to make an additional payment of Rs.10,000 as Deferral fee, and this amount shall be non-refundable under any circumstances. Once this payment is done, students will be eligible to defer to any of the cohort starting in the next 3 months from the current cohort.
The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the balance 50% Programme fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and if such a student wants to withdraw his or her enrolment from the said Programme, the refund policy will be applicable.
The student shall be liable to pay the differential Programme fees between the two cohorts if any.

Question 22

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC).

Question 23

Is there any minimum transaction limit ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

Question 24

Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

Question 25

Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?

Accepted Answer

If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

Question 26

Are there any fees or down payment?

Accepted Answer

Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

Question 27

Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?

Accepted Answer

Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

Question 28

Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

Question 29

Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

Question 30

How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

Accepted Answer

You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

Question 31

Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?

Accepted Answer

Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

Question 32

Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?

Accepted Answer

Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

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