Global leading IT firm FPT has set a goal to develop hundreds of thousands of high-quality developers while taking a large step towards making Vietnam a global technology hub.Starting with very little expertise in exporting software and driven by a determination to put Vietnam on the global digital map, FPT has recently surpassed the milestone of $1 billion in IT service revenue from foreign markets for the first time in its 25 years.Driving motivation towards world-class standardsFPT Software first went global with the mindset of 'knowing nothing but moving forward' and the first few years saw the company endure many failures. To survive and thrive in foreign markets, it needed to change its mindset and enhance its capabilities to meet the stringent demands of global clients. The company immediately began training in processes and foreign languages, and preparing for international technology certifications.Since then, FPT's leaders have consistently stoked a burning desire for learning, improved processes, updated international standards, and enhanced capabilities of every employee.One of the key training programmes for enhancing capabilities and quality management processes at FPT Software is the CMM-4 campaign. CMM is a quality certification by the Software Engineering Institute, which was established and funded by the US Department of Defense. To achieve CMM Level 4 (out of 5 levels), a company must be capable of managing software projects using data to fully meet customer requirements and ensure the company’s business objectives regarding product quality. In 2002, FPT Software became the first company in Southeast Asia to achieve CMM-4, making it onto the list of the top 100 companies globally in quality management, which granted it entry to the global software market.In terms of project management, FPT Software continuously enhances its standards through collaboration with leading organisations worldwide, such as the Project Management Institute, to apply the most modern international standards.One of the factors that has helped Indian IT giant Infosys become what it is today, with a market capitalisation exceeding $70 billion, is its culture of lifelong learning. In 2002, Infosys established the Global Education Centre in Mysore, India, spanning 150 hectares, with 400 instructors and over 200 classrooms. The centre can accommodate and train up to 14,000 individuals at a time across various technology fields.Preparing an IT workforce for the futureInfosys currently has around 317,000 employees, which is nearly 10 times the number of FPT Software. The growth of Infosys is closely tied to its philosophy of focusing on developing human resources, regarding people as the company’s most valuable asset.Aiming for the scale of Infosys means FPT Software needs to prepare a substantial long-term human resources plan. The company has partnered with universities with notable IT programmes and funded scholarships for outstanding technology students. Recently, FPT announced a training investment package worth VND150 billion ($6 million), collaborating with 15 universities to promote Japanese-speaking IT workforce. (ICE HO CHI MINH CITY)

Fonte notizia: Vietnam Investment Review