Course Q&A

Breaking into computational linguistics needs a fusion of linguistic and computational proficiency. A solid groundwork in computer science, principally programming languages such as Python, are mandatory to realize NLP models. Machine learning acquaintance is equally necessary for construction of productive systems. You can comprehend it yourself by conducting projects, establishing internships or allocating to open-source projects. Although the NLP job market is expanding in Vietnam, there will definitely be more opportunities in technological-hubs like the US, Canada or the UK. In addition, a tractable portfolio with updated cutting-edge expertise should make you an eligible candidate in no time.
While the NLP job market in Vietnam is still developing compared to more mature tech hubs, there are increasing opportunities emerging. I believe tech giants (Google, Meta, Amazon…) are always on the lookout for talented linguists and engineers.

To get into Computational Linguistics:

1. Education: Study Computational Linguistics, NLP, or AI through degrees or online courses (e.g., Coursera, edX).
2. Programming: Learn Python (essential), and consider R, Java, and SQL.
3. Practice: Work on projects, participate in competitions, and contribute to open-source work.
4. Networking: Attend conferences (e.g., ACL), join online communities, and connect with professionals.

Companies Hiring:
- Vietnam: VNG Corporation, FPT Software, Viettel Group.
- Abroad: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Facebook (Meta).

To enter the field of Computational Linguistics, begin by acquiring proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and familiarise yourself with NLP libraries such as NLTK or spaCy. Discover multinational corporations such as Google and Microsoft worldwide, or local enterprises like VNG and FPT Software in Vietnam.