What is 'Programming Perl'? Programming Perl is an introductory Perl course for those with a programming background but no specific or formal training in Perl. It familiarises students with the basic structure and design of the language and details many of the features that have made Perl a pervasive programming language of choice. The course is run by Perl Training Australia, Australia's leading group of Perl educators and contributors. Scholarship recipients will attend from December Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th, either in the Melbourne CBD or Strategic Data's offices in Fitzroy. Who is Strategic Data? Strategic Data is a Melbourne based data consultancy providing services and advice on data collection and data management, as well as reporting and analysis. With a heavy emphasis on Perl and open source software, we specialise in on-line data collection, web development, database design, bulk data processing, data entry and scanning.

Who is Perl Training Australia? Perl Training Australia is a Melbourne based company offering training in all aspects of the Perl programming language. Courses are offered throughout Australia and the Asia- Pacific region. Our trainers are active Perl developers who take a personal interest in Perl's growth and improvement; we can often be found talking at various Perl user group meetings, frequenting online communities and offering assistance wherever we can. Strategic Data & Perl Training Australia are keen to promote an awareness of Perl amongst graduate programmers and to expand its use through wider exposure. By offering this scholarship, we're also looking to meet and help train future programmers in the language. Why apply? If you're about to graduate or have recently done so, have an interest in Perl or would like to know more, then this scholarship is for you. It's a great opportunity to undertake a well regarded, practically focused course free of charge. It's also a fantastic chance to meet industry contacts, improve your resume and get your name out there.