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Save Big on Rocket Academy’s Coding Bootcamp with TIPP IMDA

Interested in applying for Singapore’s Leading Full-Time Bootcamp Course? Singaporeans & PRs can now get up to 90% of their Bootcamp course fees subsidised under IMDA's Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP). All spots for 2023 are filled.

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What is the Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP)?

At Rocket Academy, we are excited to be partnering up with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to offer subsidies under the Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP) for our flagship Coding Bootcamp course. The TIPP is a grant given by the Singapore government to support Singaporeans and Permanent Residents in their efforts to upskill and graduate as industry-ready tech talent.
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The aim of the TIPP is to convert non-ICT professionals into industry-ready ICT professionals. After undergoing the intensive and immersive training programme delivered by industry practitioners, successful applicants will be required to find placement in tech job roles.
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For more info, visit IMDA's website here.

The Criteria

What is the eligibility criteria for TIPP funding?

  • Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs)
  • Non-ICT fresh graduates and mid-career professionals with a strong intention to switch careers into tech – by starting a tech career or building their own tech start-up
  • Have not previously received a TIPP subsidy from the IMDA
  • No previous formal education in computer science/engineering
  • No prior work experience as a software engineer or developer
  • Remaining tuition fee not covered by the subsidy to be paid from your own funds (i.e. not sponsored by company)
the Opportunities

Our courses eligible for TIPP funding

We believe that quality tech education should be affordable. Our flagship Coding Bootcamp, which is our flagship 4-month full-time or 6-month part-time career conversion course, is eligible for TIPP funding. 

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TIPP courses supported by IMDA are heavily subsidised. Eligible Singaporeans and PRs aged 40 and above are entitled to TIPP subsidies of up to 90% of course fees, and Singaporeans and PRs who are below 40 are entitled to a subsidised course fee of up to 70%. Please note that eligibility for subsidies is strictly subject to IMDA's discretion. 

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If the full conditions of the TIPP subsidy programme are not met or adhered to by the applicant, Rocket Academy reserves the right to charge the applicant for any remaining course fees.

Cost BreakDown

Cost breakdown after TIPP funding

Singaporeans aged 40 and above

Course Fee

$13,500

90% IMDA Subsidy

- $12,150

9% GST

$1,215

SFC Credits 💳

- $1,000

Amount to Pay

$1,565

Singaporeans aged
below 40

Course Fee

$13,500

70% IMDA Subsidy

- $9,450

9% GST

$1,215

SFC Credits 💳

- $1,000

Amount to Pay

$4,265

Permanent
Residents

Course Fee

$13,500

70% IMDA Subsidy

- $9,450

9% GST

$1,215

SFC Credits 💳

NA

Amount to Pay

$5,265

How to Apply

How to apply for TIPP subsidies

UPDATE: Applications are closed for 2023 as all subsidised spots have been taken up.

If you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, please sign up for our Bootcamp via this customised TIPP application link: https://rocketacademy.typeform.com/CodingTIPP

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If you pass our admission screening test for Bootcamp and are ready to be enrolled, we will reach out to IMDA to obtain and confirm your eligibility for TIPP. You don't have to separately reach out to IMDA for this purpose. 

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If you have more specific questions related to this, please reach out to us at hello@rocketacademy.co.

Why Us

Why Rocket Academy?

As one of the leading tech course providers in Singapore, we’ve made it our job to ensure that every Rocket Academy student is equipped with everything it takes to become exceptional in the workplace.

In line with our goal to provide quality tech education, our courses go beyond mere theory and ensure a practical and hands-on learning experience. Our exercises and modules are designed to help build your skill set and portfolio to boost your career or to land a job in the thriving tech industry.

Expert help via our Community Channel

Instructor-led live classes

Facilitated pre-class learning

Like-minded, high-calibre peers

Your career success is our #1 priority.

‍High-value network and community

Dedicated interview prep and career support

Custom, professional project portfolio

Our Bootcamp

Why join Rocket’s Coding Bootcamp?

‍Coding Bootcamp is our flagship career conversion course with both full-time (4 months) and part-time (6 months) options. This immersive software engineering bootcamp will help you gain industry-relevant skills and prepare your resume with an impressive portfolio. 

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Unlike other courses, our bootcamp also gives you the opportunity to interact with leading experts in the ICT industry and build your network early, and offers mentorship and dedicated career support. This course is primarily taught in JavaScript. 


What you can expect from our Coding Bootcamp course:

  • Up-to-date curriculum designed by leading experts in the industry 
  • Projects that prepare you for your tech career switch
  • Robust interview and job search support
  • Network with experienced software engineers, alumni, and instructors

Click here for more information on our Coding Bootcamp.

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Hear from our Students and Graduates

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Liz
"Rocket's bootcamp was what I needed to kickstart my career as a software engineer. In addition to the technical training, what makes the course even more valuable is its focus on developing soft skills, such as working in teams, and presenting our work to people with varying technical backgrounds. A welcome surprise was the amount of guidance we received in our job hunts, even after graduation. I'm especially grateful for the mentorship and friendship of my instructors, peers and seniors, which made the journey all the more worth while."

Liz

Software Engineer

Grace
"After working through online courses independently, I realized that having a structured support environment was critical to building technical skills. Rocket was a great place to start - providing mentorship and guidance and also extending support with the daunting job search process. Most importantly, working through a demanding learning process with peers and supportive mentors was extremely encouraging. This gave me the confidence to do a career switch into a full-fledged software engineer - a role which I've found to be challenging but massively rewarding."

Grace

Software Engineer

Jeremy Lim
"Having graduated from bootcamp and taking up a job as a software engineer, I have full confidence in Rocket's ability to help career switchers (like myself) make the transition. The syllabus remains focused on helping bootcampers gain employment as SWEs— from the rigorous algorithms practice (a crucial part of the SWE interview process) to having a comprehensive set of portfolio projects to show employers by the time bootcamp ends. I'm super impressed by the increasing quality and complexity of the projects that bootcampers are producing, it’s truly getting more impressive with each batch!"

Jeremy Lim

Software Engineer

Kimmi Lee
"Like everyone else, I had initial doubts and worries about a ‘career-switch’, but I developed confidence through bootcamp's curriculum and advice from instructors with industry experience. I built a strong foundation and improved on learning new things fast. Building projects from ideation to deployment, both individually and as a group, was also very valuable. I have taken away much more than I expected - not only technical skills, but career advice and meaningful connections. I will definitely recommend Rocket's bootcamp to anyone who is keen in becoming a software engineer."

Kimmi Lee

Software Engineer

Hsiu Ping
"Rocket Academy gave me a supportive and vibrant community of peers, staff, alumni who are really passionate about coding and invested in our collective success. Rocket’s curriculum is not only comprehensive but taught me the important skill of how to unblock myself which is fundamental for every software engineer. "

Hsiu Ping

Software Engineer

Ian Yip
"I thoroughly enjoyed the curriculum. It was a great balance of challenge and fun, and my batch mates and I were always supported throughout the learning journey. Not only did I gain relevant technical knowledge and skills, the experience also taught me how to be independent and creative in learning and problem solving."

Ian Yip

Software Engineer

Jia En
"Rocket was a really challenging but extremely rewarding learning experience. We were immersed in the frontend, backend, and cloud technologies that gave us a solid foundation for dreaming and building a range of projects that I'm still proud of up till today. The student community is very diverse and hardworking. It's always interesting to see the projects they come up with. The Rocket staff are very committed to giving us good exposure to the industry through frequent talks and Q&A sessions. They are good teachers and gave much needed support in job preparation and job hunting."

Jia En

Product Engineer

Dominique Yeo
"Rocket's community was one of the main reasons for me to take the leap of faith to make a career switch with them instead of other bootcamp providers. The camaraderie and energy levels of my coursemates and students of the other batches really value-added to my learning and always gave me motivation to achieve more with each project, which ultimately helped me land my current job."

Dominique Yeo

Software Engineer

Edward Porter
"A great bootcamp with very intelligent software engineers as teachers! The curriculum was well paced, making learning really fun and giving enough time for concepts to sink in. At the end of it, it provided me with the confidence and necessary skills to transition into a career as a developer, and more importantly, I left with the skills to teach myself new languages and the classical CS concepts."

Edward Porter

Software Engineer

Dewi
"Joining Rocket's Bootcamp is one of the best learning experiences I've had. Although the journey was intense, the camaraderie of my fellow batchmates, instructors and alumni were amazing. The projects and assignments were challenging and I love that we could all do them in different levels. The Rocket network and support was really instrumental in my job search, from resume reviews (most comprehensive one I've ever had!), leetcode practice, job scrums and referrals. If you're thinking of making a career switch, definitely give Rocket's Bootcamp a shot! Life is too short to be stuck in a job you don't like."

Dewi

Frontend Web Developer

Shannon Suresh
"Rocket Academy’s bootcamp equipped me with the tools and confidence I needed to make a career switch. It’s specialised and well-structured curriculum, dedicated instructors and network of like-minded individuals created an environment which allowed me to thrive and empowered me to start my career as a Software Engineer."

Shannon Suresh

Software Engineer

Liz
"Rocket's bootcamp was what I needed to kickstart my career as a software engineer. In addition to the technical training, what makes the course even more valuable is its focus on developing soft skills, such as working in teams, and presenting our work to people with varying technical backgrounds. A welcome surprise was the amount of guidance we received in our job hunts, even after graduation. I'm especially grateful for the mentorship and friendship of my instructors, peers and seniors, which made the journey all the more worth while."

Liz

Software Engineer

Grace
"After working through online courses independently, I realized that having a structured support environment was critical to building technical skills. Rocket was a great place to start - providing mentorship and guidance and also extending support with the daunting job search process. Most importantly, working through a demanding learning process with peers and supportive mentors was extremely encouraging. This gave me the confidence to do a career switch into a full-fledged software engineer - a role which I've found to be challenging but massively rewarding."

Grace

Software Engineer

Jeremy Lim
"Having graduated from bootcamp and taking up a job as a software engineer, I have full confidence in Rocket's ability to help career switchers (like myself) make the transition. The syllabus remains focused on helping bootcampers gain employment as SWEs— from the rigorous algorithms practice (a crucial part of the SWE interview process) to having a comprehensive set of portfolio projects to show employers by the time bootcamp ends. I'm super impressed by the increasing quality and complexity of the projects that bootcampers are producing, it’s truly getting more impressive with each batch!"

Jeremy Lim

Software Engineer

Jia En
"Rocket was a really challenging but extremely rewarding learning experience. We were immersed in the frontend, backend, and cloud technologies that gave us a solid foundation for dreaming and building a range of projects that I'm still proud of up till today. The student community is very diverse and hardworking. It's always interesting to see the projects they come up with. The Rocket staff are very committed to giving us good exposure to the industry through frequent talks and Q&A sessions. They are good teachers and gave much needed support in job preparation and job hunting."

Jia En

Product Engineer

Dewi
"Joining Rocket's Bootcamp is one of the best learning experiences I've had. Although the journey was intense, the camaraderie of my fellow batchmates, instructors and alumni were amazing. The projects and assignments were challenging and I love that we could all do them in different levels. The Rocket network and support was really instrumental in my job search, from resume reviews (most comprehensive one I've ever had!), leetcode practice, job scrums and referrals. If you're thinking of making a career switch, definitely give Rocket's Bootcamp a shot! Life is too short to be stuck in a job you don't like."

Dewi

Frontend Web Developer

Frequently Asked Questions about the TIPP

Do the subsidies apply to both the full-time and part-time Coding Bootcamp course?

Yes! However, we have limited seats for TIPP so do apply early if you're sure this is something you'd like to pursue. Once subsidised seats are filled, you'd have to wait for the next intake to benefit from the subsidised course fee or pay the full course fees of SGD$13,500. 

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However, in the event that TIPP spots are not filled yet, we will open up the remaining spots on a first-come-first-served basis to the next cohort.

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If you'd like to be the first to know about TIPP spots for future cohorts, do sign up for our waitlist here: https://forms.gle/geFrFweXtRrWcBoH9.  

What happens if I drop out of the Coding Bootcamp courses BEFORE I graduate?

Students under the TIPP scheme who choose to leave, or defer to a later course cohort, will be required to pay the remaining balance of the course fee in full.

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*Note: Students attending the course under the TIPP scheme are required by Rocket Academy to attend at least 90% of all mandatory class days throughout the course and submit all projects and assignments to graduate.

What happens if I decide NOT to take up any tech positions or build a tech company upon graduation from the Coding Bootcamp?

Students benefiting from TIPP subsidies will be placed into job placement services by Rocket Academy immediately after graduation from the Coding Bootcamp. There are many career opportunities in the ICT industry, in fields ranging from software and web development, to software engineering, to data analytics. Some examples of potential tech career options include data analysts, user experience designers, web developers and software developers.

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Students who successfully graduate from the Coding Bootcamp but fail to comply with the job-hunting process (i.e. decide not to pursue a tech job/role or build their own tech start-up within 6 months of graduation) for whatever reason will be required to pay for 15% of the total course fee, as the full conditions of the student contract would not have been met.

Do I need to complete Rocket Academy’s Coding Fundamentals course prior to applying for the Coding Bootcamp?

Yes, we encourage all interested applicants who have no background in coding to complete Rocket’s Coding Fundamentals course first, as it will provide you the training and background needed to prepare you for the rigour in Coding Bootcamp. 

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However, applicants who have some background in coding may not be required to complete and graduate from the Coding Fundamentals course if they are able to pass the coding interview/ quiz that will be administered upon application. 

What funding options does Rocket Academy offer to potential students?

Please be aware that TIPP slots are limited and may not always be available. If you can’t secure a TIPP subsidy, there are other funding options and government subsidies available. 

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For more information about other available funding options, please see https://www.rocketacademy.co/grants. Got further questions? Reach out to our team to find the best financing option for your needs.

"Rocket's community was one of the main reasons for me to take the leap of faith to make a career switch with them instead of other bootcamp providers. The camaraderie and energy levels of my coursemates and students of the other batches really value-added to my learning and always gave me motivation to achieve more with each project, which ultimately helped me land my current job."
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Dominique Yeo, Alumni of 2021

Software Engineer at Spartan Labs