Boosting C# Capability
Client:
Derivco
Industry:
Software Development/Technology
Solution:
Customised Programming in C# Training
Partner:
Impactful, Powered by LRMG
Challenge:
Varied technical skill levels across teams and the need for hands-on, practical training
Impact:
Enhanced programming capability, deeper client trust, over R3 million in follow-on training revenue
The Challenge
Upskilling testers across mixed skill levels
Derivco needed to strengthen the C# programming capabilities of its QA and Testing teams. While some team members had a technical foundation, others were starting from scratch.
What the client needed was:
- A consistent baseline of technical skill
- A strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning
- A clear demonstration of skills transfer post-training
The Vision
Code confidence across the team
Success was defined by one simple question:
This wasn’t about theory – it was about building confidence, capability, and practical competence.
The Solution
A customised C# training programme
Working closely with Derivco’s Technical Lead and Technical Training Analyst, our subject matter expert co-created a bespoke training solution: Custom Programming in C#.
Built from the ground up, the solution focused on three pillars:
- Training – in-depth, instructor-led delivery
- Assessment – a hands-on coding project
- Reporting – personalised feedback and evaluation
Each participant completed a practical programming task, which was individually marked and evaluated. This formed the foundation of a detailed feedback report covering technical ability, outlook, growth potential, and perceived limitations.
The Results
Trust earned, work expanded
The impact was tangible.
- Delegates – especially those with little to no experience – gained working knowledge of C#
- Derivco was impressed by the depth and rigour of the training and reporting
- Impactful became a trusted technical training partner, delivering close to R3 million in services over two years
Unexpected wins
By partnering with Impactful, Derivco strengthened its technical capability across teams, while gaining a trusted training partner who could deliver measurable outcomes in a complex, high-performance environment.
Key benefits included:
- A strategic learning partner who understood Derivco’s development environment and business needs
- Access to software training experts with a track record of delivering practical results across all skill levels
- Confidence in a delivery team capable of managing complex, high-stakes technical training with precision and accountability
Lessons learned and future thinking
What worked:
Deep customisation, technical assessment, and detailed reporting
What could improve:
Automating the reporting process using AI or smart tools to reduce manual workload and increase scalability