Testimonials

Student Name: How Zhen Yi
Graduation Course: Professional Degree in Information Technology
Intake: May, 2020
From: Shah Alam, Selangor

Meet How, a talented SBIT graduate. At 21, How recently completed his Degree in IT Support and is now working at an international bank as an IT Front Desk representative. Join us as he shares his experiences at SBIT, the skills he’s applied in his current role, and his hopes for the future. Let’s hear his story!

Q: What was your favorite subject in the SBIT program?
A: I enjoyed Cybersecurity the most because it covers many aspects of security, like software security and application security. There’s so much to learn!

Q: Are you using the skills you learned at SBIT in your current job?
A: My current work is all related to IT Support. The things I learned have been really helpful—especially remembering numbers or different application forms. It’s made my job easier.

Q: Do you think there’s a difference between a Diploma and a Degree?
A: Diplomas are mostly hands-on, focusing on maintaining PCs and troubleshooting hardware issues. But with a Degree, you learn more about IP addresses, software, and topics that are relevant to most companies.

Q: What’s your most unforgettable memory from your time studying?
A: It would have to be learning essential knowledge with classmates and teachers, along with the hands-on work with PCs. I really miss those times.

Q: Now that you’ve graduated, who would you like to thank?
A: I’d like to thank my parents, SBIT, and my lecturers. Everyone has given me so much support. I’m grateful to each of you for being with me on this journey.

Q: What are your hopes for the future?
A: I hope for a better life, a better future, and to keep improving.

Student Name: Geroy Miles Berwick
Graduation Course: Professional Degree in Software Engineering
Intake: May, 2020
From: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Meet Geroy, an SBIT graduate who turned challenges into opportunities. From struggling with SPM results to mastering Python and AI, he found a place to grow, learn, and thrive at SBIT. In this interview, Geroy shares insights about their favorite course, the supportive environment that made a difference, and their hopes for the future.

Q: What was your favorite subject in the SBIT program?
A: I'd say Python, especially the AI and Machine Learning course. There was a project where the camera could detect our hands, face, and body, and I really enjoyed that.

Q: What’s your most unforgettable memory from your time studying?
A: When I didn’t do very well in my SPM exams, I applied to other schools, but their responses weren’t too encouraging.
When I came across SBIT, they gave me a chance to try, and that gave me hope.

Q: Now that you’ve graduated, who would you like to thank?
A: I want to thank my degree classmates. Whenever I faced challenges or didn’t know how to solve a problem, they were willing to spend time discussing and solving it with me.
Also, a big thank you to my teachers for being patient and helping me with every question I had.

Q: What are your hopes for the future?
A: I hope I can do better than I am now, and when I face challenges, I want to handle them really well.

Student Name: Wan Yee Sheng
Graduation Course: Professional Degree in Information Technology
Intake: September 2021
From: Kajang, Selangor

Q: What was your favorite subject in the SBIT program?
A: My favorite subject at SBIT was Cybersecurity because I'm really interested in that area.

Q: Are you using the skills you learned at SBIT in your current job?
A: Yes, I am. I'm currently working in a frontend role, dealing with tickets, and troubleshooting problems every day.

Q: Do you think there’s a difference between a Diploma and a Degree?
A: Of course, there is. I feel that in the workplace, what you learn in a Diploma and a Degree is quite different. The Degree focuses more on software, while the Diploma leans more towards hardware.

Q: What’s your most unforgettable memory from your time studying?
A: My most unforgettable memory is going to class with my classmates. Because of the MCO (Movement Control Order), we had more online classes at home. I do feel a bit of regret for not having more time to spend with my classmates.

Q: Now that you’ve graduated, who would you like to thank?
A: First, I’d like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to study at SBIT and supporting me all the way. I also want to thank my teachers, Mr. David and Mr. Steven, who taught me so much.

Q: What are your hopes for the future?
A: I hope I can contribute something to society.

My intention is straightforward. I want to learn IT or computer skills so that I can land a good foundation when I go to work in society. I found that no matter what kind of business you do in this technological era, you will need a computer. For example, some small and medium-sized enterprises need to use Servers and Networks. So, I want to apply the computer knowledge I have learned to work to have a professional job position and a stable income in the future.

At first, my parents were worried that I would go to school and sleep every day as I did in secondary school. But after about two (2) weeks, my parents' concerns are unnecessary. Because at SBIT Training Academy, the lecturer made the content of the class very vivid and easy to understand. Therefore, I recommend students looking for a college enroll in the IT courses offered by SBIT Training Academy.

2020 will have a profound impact on most students. During my studies, I faced multiple MCOs. I also have many friends who took classes at other universities or colleges and were forced to suspend their studies when the pandemic hit in 2020. However, SBIT Training Academy can still conduct online classes as usual without delaying the progress of students' courses! At that time, many people asked me how I could take online courses without a PC and course equipment? Do you have to dismantle your PC to practice?

Fortunately, the college has sent all the course equipment to my home at all costs so that I can practice and take classes at home without going out with peace of mind and safety. It kept me safe at home and also allowed me to finish my studies at the same time.

Secondly, whenever I am surfing social media, I find that many people cannot go out due to the MCO, are unemployed, and stay at home. But I am very fortunate that under the implementation of the MCO, I can take this opportunity to learn a lot of skills and IT knowledge and improve myself! Not only that, but under the guidance of my lecturer and the influence of my classmates, I gradually became more certain about my future development goals.

I have encountered the epidemic shortly after I enrolled in the course. The goverment announced the first MCO, which made me worried that I could not complete my studies.

However, SBIT not only didn't affect my studies, but their education method made me truly understand that IT is not about studying ony, but about doing more and learning more. In this way, I can master a lot of IT knowledge and technology. In addition, I feel that I have learned a lot form studying at SBIT. During the MCO, regardless of the problems encountered in the learning of online classes or physical classes, the instructors and classmates were very enthusiastic to help me, especially my instructors Mr.David and Mr.Steven.

I am also very grateful to Dr. Stephen Ong, who encourage me to study during the epidemic, and Terrance and LikMei who helped me find a suitable internship company. Under the recommendation of Terrance and LikMei, I was also directly hired as a long-term employee by Strateq Oil & Gas Sdn.Bhd., allow me able to complete my studies.

I feel very happy because getting help from the committee and I am able to get the course I want. In addition, for the student who applied for SBIT loan must stay back to serve the academy after class. From there, I learned a lot. For example, Terrance taught me Adobe Illustrator skill, Principal personally trains me and guide me presentation skill, even authorized me to create academy’s web pages, and requested lecturer teaches me extra.

In addition, management gave me an opportunity to create a website and online it without my expectation. I never thought if I can manage to do it because I just join the 2 month class, I am worried my learning skills are still not good enough strong. However, Terrance and Principal gave me a lot help and idea to assist in creating the website. Because of this website, I am able to build a good foundation in HTML and CSS. I still remember once, I can’t website function due to I haven’t attended the respective subject class. Management didn’t keep reminding me, but is only let me to brainstorm how to do it. I did a lot of research, I feel satisfied when the moment I did it. I really appreciated management gave me the opportunity to learn so many things within this year. Thank you.

Before I joined SBIT, I owned a local college diploma. But the fact told me that, with one diploma is not enough. Therefore, I started my study journey again with the learning in technical skill to upgrade my knowledge. These two diplomas reduce the interview problem and increased my self-confidence at the same time. Now, I am no need to worry about jobless, and my friend and family use my lesson as reference as well. Thank you SBIT allowed me to increase my knowledge in different fields. I will keep improving my knowledge and myself in the future.

Trainers were good at giving systematic guidance and taught with patience; the encouragements of course mates are my active support to complete the Diploma course. Most of the graduates will weary to get the job after graduated, but this problem never comes to me because SBIT will recommend jobs for graduates. Looking to the bright future, I'm certainly will improve my knowledge in the following days.

I would like to thank my parent, they are playing important role in my study life, and they were very supportive and encouraged me to continue study in IT course. Besides this, I'm deeply grateful to SBIT’s trainers, especially David Tan, he is the one who inspired me to get interested in this course, he taught me with passionately, step by step and make sure I can master the knowledge and skills.

First of all, I would like to say thank you very much for the guidance of my trainers and special thanks to the Principal. Because of Principal’s tolerance and constantly giving opportunities to prove myself, finally I am graduated from West College Scotland and continue my study - Professional Advance Diploma in IT Support at SBIT. People always say “Once you had graduated, unemployed is begun”. However, because of SBIT’s, I’m able to joined IBM Malaysia. Even though the salary is not higher, but I believed that my achievement will be greater with my effort and persistence. Apart of that, thank you to my family who’s always supported me when I’m lost. They assisted me to find my goal in my life.

First of all, I would like to thank you SBIT and my parents brought me back to the learning track. When I was studying, there was an insurance planner encouraged me to work toward my future dream development. At that time I had a thought, I like computer and technology. Thus, he introduced SBIT to me. I remember I came to SBIT with my sister and after getting to know the course content, I decided to register the course.

Life in SBIT really changes me a lot. The trainer always gave me positive encouragement after every presentation. They always leave the bad point and those which need improvement to the last and guide me. Let me feel that I can do it as well if I put more effort. Hence, my confidence is slowly improving. Thru SBIT’s introduction, currently I have successfully worked with a big company.

Within a year in SBIT, I have changed a lot. Thank you to the trainer for the guidance, and encouragement from my parents. I believed that is SBIT changed me, pulled me back from the side, I also believed that SBIT can help more students.