LevelUp
Bridging the gap between classroom and workplace
LevelUp is a series of classes, workshops and conferences for aspiring technologists who want to add to their classroom learning with real-world experience. Topics range from test-driven development, continuous delivery and pair programming to agile project management, business analysis and career development.
LevelUp is a not-for-profit initiative, run by Thoughtworks volunteers and industry professionals.
Season 3 Events (now concluded)
LevelUp Now
S3: Ep 4 | Ask a Technologist
May 18, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST
You have real world problems? Let's brainstorm ideas! Join us for an open panel discussion where we invite you to ask any tech related questions to our consultants.
LevelUp Now
S3: Ep 5 | Burnout is Real & How to Address It
May 25, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST
With the pandemic, remote working and more, it's been a strange and challenging year. We'll give you tips on how to ask and give support to others, how to maintain a better work-life balance and how to WFH.
LevelUp Now
Finale | Q&A with our Careers Advice Panel
June 1, 2021 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm AEST
Meet a diverse group of Thoughtworkers who have each followed a unique career path. They'll talk about their experiences working in tech and share their nuggets of wisdom. Plus, learn about what recruiters look for in candidates and ask your burning job search questions.Events in your city
LevelUp Exp (Express)
A one-day face to face event (happening in Brisbane only) packed with talks, workshops, and games designed to teach many aspects of agile and lean software development. This event (happening in Brisbane only) is ideal if you want to get a taste of what LevelUp has to offer before diving into the more intense LevelUp Build course. With the recent move to an online forum via LevelUp Now, this event is currently on hold. We'll keep you updated with changes as they unfold.
LevelUp Build
A seven week programme (happening in Melbourne and Sydney only) where you'll be paired and put into teams with other participants who are new to the industry, to develop a product. You will be given a brief, and mentored throughout the seven weeks by Thoughtworks professionals. Many courses teach you how to code, analyse requirements and make great designs - LevelUp Build is where it all comes together! With the recent move to an online forum via LevelUp Now, this event is currently on hold. We'll keep you updated with changes as they unfold.
