Digital Academy
I believe that everyone is responsible for their personal and professional development! We have designed the Digital Academy to support and enable those of you who want to gain competitive digital skills. Dare to step out of your comfort zone and join the team of the DSK Next generation of employees.
Tamas Hak-Kovacs, CEO of DSK Bank
The Digital Academy is one of the projects I am most proud of! It is a fact thanks to the hard work of a cross-functional team in the bank, whо together with external consultants developed all specialized training programs. I encourage you to challenge yourself and become part of the academy to develop the DSK Next level of your career!
Radoslava Krosneva, Human Resources Directorate of DSK Bank
The Digital Academy is of strategic importance for our digitalization. It helps us:
- Attract the right people and develop the talents in the bank, who will be the catalysts of change in DSK Bank
- Position DSK Bank Bulgaria as a pioneer of digital talent in OTP group internationally
Our goals with the Digital Academy are:
- to attract, retain and engage new and existing employees by effective learning and development opportunities in DSK Bank
- to increase digital knowledge and expertise
- to boost agile culture in DSK Bank
- to design and implement professional and advanced courses to build IT and Digital knowledge and expertise
Our mission is:
To design and implement professional and advanced courses in the field of Data analysis and IT.
DSK Next Vision
Customer centric service design
We listen to our customers’ needsWe propose to them loveable digital products
We continuously test and improve our new products
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Journey driven digitalization
We focus on the customer journey experience
We use a channel-parity approach – we develop both the digital and the physical domains
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Digital factory ring-fenced delivery
We focus on collaboration and productivityWe form ring-fenced satellite squads
We work in a modern working space
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Agile method
We use the latest collaboration toolsWe apply the MVP-based approach
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Career evolution and New talents
We encourage your career development
We are constantly looking for new hires
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Modern technology
We implement modular and future proof technologiesWe adjust fast to the market
Do you want to be part of this journey?
Programs
Let’s talk about DATA!
- Are you passionate about data and about solving complicated problems?
- Are you an analytical thinker?
- Do you wish to upgrade your technical skills and develop professionally in our technological business environment?
- Are you passionate about data and about solving complicated problems?
- Join our Program and become a certified Data analyst in DSK Bank!
You are the right candidate if:
- You are an employee in DSK Bank
- You are motivated to gain knowledge and work in the area of Data analytics
- You have an intermediate level of English fluency
- You have at least basic data knowledge
Form of training:
Intensive self-paced learning
Virtual class rooms led by experienced external instructors from ITCE - our long term partner and official Microsoft learning partner for Bulgaria!
The online sessions take place on average once per week during working hours.
You train and practice in Labs Environment and Measure-up practice test
Content :
The program contains 4 modules and lasts for approximately 4 months:
1. Core skills for Data roles (1 day)
2. Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL (1,5 months)
3. PL-300 Microsoft Power BI and Data Visualization with Power BI (1,5 months)
4. Data governance e-training (internal)
Certification:
Your successful passing of the training modules will be awarded with a certificate and a badge for completion.
Most importantly you will have the chance to pass the official Microsoft certification exam and obtain PL 300 Microsoft Power BI Data analyst certification.
This certification is a worldwide ultimate recognition for your knowledge and skills!
In addition, becoming a Data analyst will give you the opportunity to upgrade your DSK Bank career and become part of a team involved in DSK Next digital transformation.
Selection process:
- Fill in the application form
- Pass an entry test for which you will receive additional information
- Following successful test results, you will have a short interview to discuss your goals and motivation.
When to apply: until July 11th 2023 included
Training Program Period: mid September 2023 – December 2023
Success stories
Certified Data analyst training program was a big challenge for me, as a person without experience with data. The efforts have paid off- the new knowledge and people, part of this program, have encouraged me to change my mindset, skills, and position. It is a personal transformation.
Thanks to the Management and HR team for this opportunity.
Self- transformation is fundamental to any digital transformation, it’s worth to be part of this.
Galya Ivanova, Expert in Technical development team, Contact Center. Certified PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
I am glad that I decided to apply for the
Reskill Program. It was a difficult journey, but it was worth the time and
effort. I acquired a lot of new knowledge and was able to build relationships
with very motivated and pleasant people. The training helped me make a new
career start. I would like to thank the Management for investing in the
development of its employees.
Be part of the next training program.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Petya Georgieva, BI Developer
I am happy to have been part of the Reskill Program. I acquired valuable knowledge, met great people.
I would like to thank the management for the opportunity and the HR colleagues who were there for us. And to those of you who are considering becoming part of the Digital Academy - don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone - it's the path to new knowledge and opportunities.
Dimitar Dimitrov, Data Analyst, Small Business Markets
Reputation, resilience, talent retention and employee loyalty are the hallmarks of companies that outperform in the long term. Human capital is recognized as a key pillar in our strategy plan.
Acquiring new skills is crucial for our transformation and essential in a competitive job market. That's why I applied for the digital academy and successfully certified as Power BI Data Analyst Associate.
I encourage you to invest in yourself and join DSK Next list of success stories.
Krum Slavchev, Planning and Controlling Directorate
My participation in the training at the „Digital Academy“ of Bank DSK was an incredible experience that challenged and inspired me to develop new and diverse skills. Throughout the training, we received quality guidance and direction from experienced teachers and mentors who introduced us to the world of programming. There was a rich array of lessons, exercises, and projects that helped us grasp the fundamentals of programming and understand its possibilities. My participation in the training not only expanded my technical skills, but also laid the foundation for a better future development. This is also the moment to express my gratitude to the entire Мanagement for providing this opportunity, to the colleagues from Human Resources for being by our side and helping us throughout the training, to the amazing colleagues I worked with and continue to work with, and last but not least, to the wonderful colleagues from the training with whom we struggled to find solutions to challenging tasks. But most importantly, the atmosphere of collaboration and support was invaluable! It was wonderful to be part of such engaged and motivated colleagues I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to continue applying what I've learned from the training and further develop my programming skills.
Iva Pircheva, Expert in application development section
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Open training activities
Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
Microsoft Security Virtual Training Day: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Course
What you will you learn?
Are you good at security, compliance, and identity concepts and related cloud-based Microsoft solutions? Do you know how to manage identity and access management? Could you protect and manage information and governance and extended detection and response?
If you are beginner to security, compliance, and identity products, exactly this training will help you to:
- Understand the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity.
- Learn to apply your knowledge across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
- Take the Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certificate (if you pass free exam).
Who is this course for?
- IT professionals
- IT decision makers
- Business decision makers
- Describe concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity
- Describe the capabilitites of Microsoft Identity and Access Management Solutions
- Describe the capabilitites of Microsoft Security Solutions
- Describe the capabilitites of Microsoft Compliance Solutions
Content:
Instructor: Microsoft learning instructors from the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative Program
Language: English
Online: Virtual class room
Duration: 2 days x 2,5 h
Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: AI Fundamentals Course
What you will you learn?
Have you heard of artificial intelligence and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI Solutions?
Exactly this training is designed for anyone interested about the types of solutions artificial intelligence makes possible.
If you are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure AI, after this training, you will be able to:
Understand basic AI concepts and applications
Create no-code predictive models with Azure Machine Learning
Learn more about conversational AI, natural language processing and computer vision in Azure
Take the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certificate (if you pass free exam)
Who is this course for?
IT professionals
Data engineers
Business decision makers
Technology decision makers
Content:
Introduction to AI
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
Conversational AI
Here’s what you can expect
Instructor: Microsoft learning instructors from the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative Program
Language: English
Online: Virtual class room
Duration: 4 h
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Course
What you will you learn?
Do you know what databases in a cloud environment are? Do you want to develop your expertise with basic cloud data skills with Microsoft Azure?
It is this training that will help you learn more about relational and non-relational data, its capabilities, and how to provision.
The training is for the beginners in cloud-based solutions and services or in data processing in the cloud.
After completing this training, you will be able to:
Learn the roles, tasks, and responsibilities involved in managing data in a cloud environment
Gain basic skills for working with relational and nonrelational cloud data services in Azure
Explore processing options for building data analytics solutions, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure HDInsight
Take the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification exam at no cost
Who is this course or?
Data Engineers
Data Analysts
Database developers
Business decision makers
Technology decision makers
Content:
Explore core data concepts
Explore relational Data in Azure
Explore non-relational Data in Azure
Explore modern data warehouse analytics in Azure
Instructor: Microsoft learning instructors from the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative Program
Language: English
Online: Virtual class room
Duration: 2 days x 2,5 h
Digital Transformation and Execution
Digital Transformation and Execution Course
What you will learn?
Do you want to understand what are the strategic directions of agile and digital transformation of our Bank? The knowledge and insights gained through this webinar will provide more clarity on your specific role, importance of your participation in projects and how you could contribute to the bigger picture of DSK Next Vision.
Who is this course for?
For all employees in the field of IT and Data who work as part of the Digital hub in the Bank, or work on the projects related to the digitalization of the Bank but all other employees are very welcome to join!
Content:
DSK Next Vision, main pillars of the DSK digital competitive advantage;
Strategic goals of digitalization and agile transformation;
DSK cultural change as an important prerequisite for digital transformation.
Speakers: Executive directors at DSK Bank
By joining to this webinar, you will have the exciting opportunity to meet some of DSK Executive directors who will share with you their insights and key priorities for our DSK Next strategy.
Online: Zoom
Duration: 1 h
Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Azure Fundamentals Course
What you will you learn?
Are you familiar with the cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure? Are you good at cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services? What do you know about Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?
This course will cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance and trust. It will prepare you to take the AZ-900 exam and received the Azure Fundamentals certification. Note: does not provide to participate in hands-on labs.
If you are beginner to cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure, after completing this training, you will be able to:
Prepare for cloud migration with the training to evaluate your existing on-premises environment.
Optimize your Azure-based workloads for maximum ROI.
Learn best practices for managing your virtual machines, applications, and data with Azure.
Take the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam at no cost.
Who is this course for?
Developers
Architects
IT professionals
Cloud novices
Content:
Azure cloud concepts
Core Azure services
Azure security and network security
Identity, governance, privacy and compliance
Instructor:
Microsoft learning instructors from the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative Program
Language: English
Online: Virtual class room
Duration: 2 days x 2,5 h
Information Security
Information Security Course
What you will learn?
Do you know how to be more effective at work in a highly regulated environment? What are the key IT Security standards to follow in your day-to-day work?
Who is this course for?
For all employees in the field of IT and Data who work as part of the Digital hub in the Bank, or work on the projects related to the digitalization of the Bank but all other employees are very welcome to join!
Content:
The main IT Security standards
Their importance in our day-to-day tasks
Key advices and practical cases discussed together in a group
Key contacts in IT Security Department.
Speakers:
Daniel Krekov, Head of Information Security Department
Online: Zoom
Duration: 1 h
Data Management
Data Management Course
What you will learn?
Do you know what is Data Management and how big data is stored, analyzed, archived and applied in DSK? What is DSK Data Management strategy, what is your role and how could you more effectively manage data?
Who is this course for?
For all employees in the field of IT and Data who work as part of the Digital hub in the Bank, or work on the projects related to the digitalization of the Bank but all other employees are very welcome to join!
Content:
DSK Data Management Strategy
What is Data Management; types of data
How data is managed in the bank.
Speakers:
Slaveyko Slaveykov, Head of Finance, Strategy and Data Management Division
Radostina Dobreva, Head of Data Management Center
Online: Zoom
Duration: 1 h
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Community
- As part of the Academy you will be invited to join our Digital Community. All members of the community will be recognized as digital change ambassadors and mentors of junior specialists.
- In our Digital Academy we are excited to bring to you rich learning experience, so that you may acquire and upskill the digital competencies areas of our DSK Next Vision.
Key Digital Competencies Areas
Digital Competencies of the Current and the Future
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Modern Project
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Cloud
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Security
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Data
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