WiseTech Global Competitions

Advanced programming competitions that offer an opportunity for a direct pathway into the WiseTech Global Earn and Learn program!

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Participate in these two WiseTech Global competitions to practice and build your experience and skills for the WiseTech Global Programming Competition!


Designed for more experienced coders who are interested in a career in the tech industry.

WiseTech Global Challenge

Timed exam-style competition
Python Experience Required

Open exam-style Python competition held twice a year. The exam runs for 45 minutes and can be completed in a classroom lesson at any time over the two-week competition window.

Perfect for testing your coding skills under pressure and benchmarking your abilities against students across the country.


    Dates:
  • 23 February - 8 March 2026
  • 18 - 31 May 2026
📅   Twice yearly ⏱️   45-minute exam open for 2 weeks
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WiseTech Global Advanced Python

Deep dive into advanced concepts
Python Experience Required

The perfect next step from the Intermediate stream of Python.Comp. This 5-week competition introduces advanced topics including:

  • Complex loops and nested control structures
  • Searching algorithms
  • Functions extension
  • Introduction to object-oriented programming

    Date:
  • 27 July - 30 August 2026
📅   Once yearly ⏱️   5-week duration
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Participate in the WiseTech Global Programming Competition for a chance to be accepted into the WiseTech Global Earn and Learn program!

What are the WiseTech Global Competitions?

In collaboration with WiseTech Global, Grok Academy has developed three competitions that build on learners' programming knowledge and expertise and provide a direct pathway for the top programming talent into the WiseTech Global Earn and Learn program!.

Designed for talented younger coders and students preparing to leave school, these competitions are perfect for students exploring a career in tech.

Complete a competition and download a certificate recognising your achievement. Competitions open for registration at least two weeks before they begin.

Check the competition schedule for the next competition dates

Why WiseTech Global?

WiseTech Global is a leading developer of software solutions for the logistics industry, powering supply chains around the world.

Through their partnership with Grok Academy, students can gain exposure to challenging problems that software developers tackle in the real world, building highly valued skills.

Participation in these competitions is an excellent pathway for students who want to take their programming to the next level and explore a career in tech, with the WiseTech Global Programming Competition offering a direct pathway to the WiseTech Global Earn and Learn program for top talent!

Challenging Problems

Advanced problems designed to stretch experienced coders.

Code in Browser

Code in any browser, anytime.

Instant Feedback

Intelligent automarking with detailed test breakdowns.

Certificate

Download a certificate recognising your achievement.

Free for all Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand learners

Entry is free for all Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand school students. International students can access through a Grok Academy license—contact us for details.

Prerequisites

These competitions are designed for learners with programming experinece. We recommend completing some of our other Python courses first.

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