Webinar: ChatGPT and Software Development

Thanks for your interest in our webinar about ChatGPT and Software Development.

Date: Monday 19 June
Time: 12pm to 12.30pm

This online event is an opportunity to learn about how artificial intelligence is enhancing the learning process and complementing the skills of software developers.

We’ll cover:

  • How ChatGPT can be used to augment the skills of aspiring and seasoned software developers
  • How we are using ChatGPT in our IT courses to enhance learning
  • A bit about our Software Development micro-credentials and how to enrol 

About Ganeshan

Ganeshan has extensive experience teaching at universities and polytechnics in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the USA. His postgraduate project and thesis in 1984 were titled Artificial Intelligence Applied to Machine Health Monitoring. Over the last four decades, Ganeshan has published several papers on AI and the uses of AI. He uses and encourages his students and colleagues to use, the latest tools and techniques as far as practicable. His innovative approach to teaching has already helped around a hundred students, many of whom had no prior experience in computing, develop dynamic web apps with databases in a matter of weeks, studying part-time. Now he uses ChatGPT to make learning software development even easier and more fun.

About Farhad Mehdipour

Farhad is the Head of Department for Information Technology and a Principal Lecturer at Future Skills Academy and Otago-Polytechnic Auckland International Campus. Farhad is a research and development expert with over 20 years of experience. His expertise spans many important areas of IT including internet-of-things, AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Farhad has led or participated in several industrial multi-disciplinary projects in different countries including Japan and New Zealand.

About Kavi Sewdayal

Relationship Manager, Kavi Sewdayal, will be on hand during the webinar to answer any questions you might have about the enrolment process. Kavi has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and New Zealand. He is passionate about helping students make informed decisions about their intended career paths and giving learners the best chance to succeed in their studies and their lives.

About your webinar host Rob McLeay

Rob is a seasoned education professional with nine years of experience in the tertiary sector. He has a deep understanding of the learner journey and is passionate about helping people to enrol in the right programmes for them and achieve their study goals. He currently works for Future Skills Academy and Capable NZ - Te Pukenga in marketing and recruitment.


About Future Skills Academy

Future Skills Academy is a leading Category 1 private education provider. We pride ourselves on an excellent range of programmes that enhance the employability of our graduates. We achieve this by focusing on the highest academic standards and building close relationships with the industry. Learners thrive in our small classes with individualised support from dedicated and experienced lecturers.