Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Ford. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

At Ford, we are a global family company with shared values and ideals. Our commitment to service extends not only to our customers but also to each other and the world. Over generations, we have been honored to be a part of people’s memories, hopes, and dreams. As we enter our 120th year, we recognize the importance of adapting to and leading change. That’s why we are expanding our focus to include services, experiences, software, and vehicles.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Ford team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our digital team does every day. You’ll learn how to develop a backend service that bridges the gap between two very different systems.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Ford!

Skills you will learn and practice:
Python Programming
Containerization
Flask Framework
NoSQL Databases

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Ford. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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Introduction from Ford

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario
Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
Your role
  • You work as a software developer at Ford.
  • You are part of a backend development team that creates services to support various frontends across the company.
  • You've heard rumors of a relatively large new system that several teams at Ford are going to collaborate on.
  • Over the course of this program, your team will build the backend services required by this new system.
Your goal
  • You need to help Ford create a collection of backend services for a new system the company is developing.

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"Everything has been explained step-by-step. When you follow these steps carefully, you can solve the problems. Furthermore, the content of tasks is understandable and does not require strong technical skills to understand the task, everything has been explained in detail. Some dialogs that were part of this simulation helped me to adapt to work."-- Student from My institution is not listed
"The simulation was more dynamic compared to others I've done. It featured coworkers with specific specializations and quizzes to test my knowledge. It was both fun and engaging."-- Student from Cukurova University
"The program was excellent because it did not spoon feed anything and the learner must use their brain to understand stuffs. Things like reading official documents of the specific tool or framework was promoted in this program which I highly appreciate!"-- Student from University of Mumbai
"I really liked how in-depth the learning material for each of the tasks was. I also liked that were was some hand-holding early on, as new concepts were being introduced, but then the last task had you complete it on your own."-- Student from Orange Coast College
"Excellent work completing the task! If you're interested in learning more about any of the technologies you worked with today, here are some links to help you get started:"-- Student from Anna University
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