TCS-Aspire FAQs:

1. What is Aspire?

Ans: Aspire is a pre-engagement program designed for associates joining TCS. This is a program designed to cover the basics of software engineering modules and soft skills which would be helpful when the associates joins TCS.

2. How do we learn in Aspire?

Ans: In Aspire, we have courses covering various areas like Web Technologies, Unix, etc. The first step of learning would be to GO TOP enroll for the courses. Each course would follow a weekly timeline.

For each week, you will be given some learning objectives, learning activities and online learning materials. Participants are expected to cover the materials and activities and accomplish the learning objectives for the week. At the end of each week, you will need to update the activity tracker to record the progress of your learning.

3. Do we have evaluations on the topics covered in Aspire?

Ans: We have some assessment modules designed for participants in Aspire. This would include online assignments and self evaluation quizzes. These assessment modules will be rolled out in due course of time.

4. Do we have any other assessments other than the online assessments?

Ans: Yes. We may also conduct offline assessments for the participants who have undergone Aspire. This will be done once the participant formally joins TCS.

5. I was not able to complete a week’s learning activity within the timeline. Will the material still be available?

Ans: Yes. The materials will still be available in the course page. However, we would be uploading more materials and activities for subsequent weeks. So, participant may need to spend some more time
and complete the pending learning activities at the earliest to avoid back-lag.

6. I have completed a week’s activity in a shorter period. Can I go ahead with the next weeks learning activities?

Ans: Yes, upon earlier completion of a week’s learning activities, participants may proceed with the next week’s learning activities provided the subsequent activities have been opened in the system.

7. What is the advantage of completing the Aspire program?

Ans: On successful completion of Aspire, a participant would have a clear understanding on the basics of software engineering and soft skills. This would enable identifying the associate for a fast-track training program of a shorter duration than the regular training program. Moreover, Aspire would be a platform to prove that a participant can be a self-learner capable in addition to the traditional classroom training programs.

8. The city in my Profile is filled as TVM(trivendram). Does it mean that I will be asked to join at TCS
Trivandrum for the training?

Ans: No. TVM is the default value given for the city while creating profiles in Aspire. This need not mean that an associate will be posted at TCS Trivandrum for the training.

9. My friend has also got an offer letter from TCS but did not get the mail from Aspire. Why does it happen so?

Ans: Aspire is a program which we roll out as batches. The invitation to Aspire is sent in batches and if your friend did not get an invitation, that would probably mean that he/she is not batched along with you.

10. Can I share my credentials for Aspire with my friend?

Ans: No. TCS is a company where in we have strict Information Security policies and all the participants who access Aspire are expected to follow the same. You cannot share your credentials for Aspire with anyone else.

11. When do I get my joining letter from TCS?

Ans: You would get your joining letter soon as your batching is confirmed. You may expect a mail from TCS Talent Acquisition Group specifying the date and location for joining.

12. Do I not get the joining letter unless I complete Aspire?

Ans: No. An associate who got an offer letter from TCS will get a joining letter as an when his batch is scheduled. If you successfully complete Aspire, you will be identified for a fast-track, shorter duration training program. Else, you will need to follow the regular duration training.

13. How do I list out the assignments for a course?

Ans: You can locate an Activities tab in the course page. Under that, you will find a link Assignments if you have any assignments for the course. When the link is clicked, it will list all the assignments available for course. Similarly, you can also list out all the activity trackers also for a course by clicking the Feedback
Activities link. You will also find a calendar on the right side of the Aspire homepage. Once logged in, it will highlight any assignment activities pending for the next 10 days for the courses you have enrolled for.

14. Do you have a toll free number in which I can call and clarify if I have any further queries?

Ans: No. We do not have a toll free service available for Aspire now. Should you have any further queries, you can write to ilp.aspire@tcs.com