Quantexa Academy Extension Policy

Introduction 

This policy outlines the parameters, criteria, and processes governing the request and approval of extensions to candidate training programmes within the Quantexa Academy. It establishes a consistent and transparent framework to ensure that extension requests are managed fairly while maintaining the integrity of programme delivery. The policy permits trainees who demonstrate a genuine commitment to completing their programme to be granted a maximum of one extension, for a period of up to two months, where they exceed the standard completion timeframe. 

Link to Extension Request Form: Quantexa Extension Request Form

🎯Scope 

The following specifies which programs are Foundation Programs and which are Certification Programs: 

Foundation programs: 

• Quantexa User Foundations (QUF) 

• Quantexa Technical Foundations (QTF) 

• Managing Quantexa Projects (MQP) 

• Quantexa Investigations Series: AML Investigator (QIS:AML) 

• Quantexa Investigations Series: Insurance Fraud Investigator 

Certification programs: 

• Quantexa Data Engineer Academy (DEA) 

• Quantexa Data Engineering: Core Entity Resolution (DEA:ER) 

• Quantexa Data Engineer Academy: Core Platform (DEA:CP) 

• Quantexa Scoring Engineer Academy (SEA) 

• Quantexa Task Loading (QTL) 

• Quantexa Technical Business Analyst Academy (TBAA) 

• Quantexa Platform Architecture (QPA) 

The following specifies the standard time allowed to complete our respective programs prior to the need to request an extension. 

Foundation programs: 3 months (60 working days)​ 

• Due date alert 1: 30 calendar days after enrolment​ 

• Due date alert 2: 60 calendar days after enrolment ​ 

Certification programs: 4 months (80 working days)​* 

• Due date alert 1: 40 calendar days after enrolment​ 

• Due date alert 2: 80 calendar days after enrolment ​ 

*Quantexa Data Engineering: Core Entity Resolution: 2 months (40 working days) 

• Due date alert 1: 20 calendar days after enrolment 

• Due date alert 2: 40 calendar days after enrolment 

Scala and Spark Assessment: (30 days) 

• Due date alert 1: 22 calendar days after enrolment​ 

• Due date alert 2: 27 calendar days after enrolment  

Note: Automated alerts are sent to trainees to remind them of upcoming due dates, notify them of program inactivity, and flag overdue courses that are overdue. 

Candidates who work full-time in our Data Engineering (DE) and Scoring Engineering (SE) Academies can complete the programs in approximately 20 working days.  

To accommodate candidates who need to participate in our academies on a part-time basis, we have established a completion time of 80 working days (four months).  

Additionally, we are prepared to offer a two-month extension if the candidate has demonstrated significant progression and has committed to complete the program within the extension period. 

This is enforced due the following factors: 

• The likelihood of certification/enablement within a reasonable timeframe  

• Better control of overhead costs through reducing: 

• • LearnUpon license consumption 

• • VDIs usage 

• • Administrative load 

• • ATL support /BA support - by optimizing the number of assessments and support that candidates require 

Overall, the framework, in days and months allows up to 140 working days or 6 months to complete one of our certification programs. 

⚙️Procedures 

Quantexa Academy Extension 

The Education Services team recognises that, from time to time, extenuating circumstances may impact a candidate’s ability to complete their programme within the standard timeframe. Where an extension is required, candidates are expected to follow the defined request process outlined below. This approach ensures that extension requests are handled consistently while maintaining the integrity and structure of Quantexa Academy programmes. 

1. Length of extension: 2 months maximum per extension 
   
   
2. Process for extension:  
   1. Trainee to receive notification of due date approaching including a link to the extension request form. The form can also be accessed via the community.
   2. Trainee will complete and submit the extension request form.
   3. Extension will be granted or rejected.
      
      
3. First extension - Will be automatically granted for Foundation programs. For Certification Programs, it relies on the following criteria: 
   1. Trainees who have completed at least 50% of the program 
   2. The last accessed date of the program must be within two months from the date of the extension request.
      
4. Further extensions – Will not be granted, unless adhered to section 4.0 Mitigating Circumstances. 
   
   
5. Any extension requests for the Technical Business Analyst Academy will also need to be approved by the BA Team. 

Note:  If Trainees anticipate at any time, they will not complete a program on time, an extension request can be submitted. Trainees do not need to wait for an automated reminder; the request form can be accessed at any time via the community. 

Spark & Scala Pre-Requisite Extension 

1. Length of extension: 30 days per extension
   
   
2. Process for extension:
   1. Trainee to receive notification of due date approaching including a link to the extension request form. The form can also be accessed via the community. 
   2. Trainee will complete and submit the extension request form. 
   3. ATL or Admin team will send new CoderPad invitation. 

Note:  If Trainees anticipate at any time, they will not complete a program on time, an extension request can be submitted. Trainees do not need to wait for an automated reminder; the request form can be accessed at any time via the community. 

📋Mitigating Circumstances 

Further extensions are not permitted, unless for mitigating circumstances. Examples of mitigating circumstances include, but not limited to: 

• Medical emergencies 

• Maternity leave 

• Paternity leave 

• Bereavement 

• Severe crisis 

• Legal/Civic duties