TCS wings 2 Milestone - Easiest path

 Got it 👍 You’re asking about WINGS 2 in TCS — which is the second-level career milestone in the TCS Elevate program. Associates often share their journeys on public forums and Yammer groups, and the paths they describe usually fall into a few common approaches. Let me break it down clearly for you:

🔎 What associates usually share

From experiences of TCS associates shared in public forum, who achieved WINGS 2, these are the typical themes:

1. Certifications: Most highlight that completing mandatory digital skill certifications (Coursera, Udemy, internal TCS iEvolve, etc.) was the fastest enabler.

2. Project Application: Applying those skills in a live project gave extra weight — just completing certificates without usage wasn’t enough in many cases.

3. Milestone Activities: Completing mandatory Hackathons, HackQuest, or CoE activities was mentioned as a shortcut to visibility.

4. Manager Nomination / Feedback: Associates mention that timely manager nomination and feedback forms completed on time avoided delays.

5. Consistent Tracking in Ultimatix: Many said they missed deadlines because they weren’t tracking their Elevate portal regularly.

✅ The Easiest & Practical Path (Step by Step)

If you want the most straightforward way to achieve WINGS 2 (with less friction), here’s a distilled path:

1. Pick One Digital Skill (not many at once)

– Choose a skill in demand in your project (e.g., Cloud, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity).

– Do the mandatory certification from the iEvolve / Coursera tie-up.

2. Apply It in Your Project (Mini-use case is enough)

– Even a small automation, script, or POC is enough to showcase application.

– Document it well and get it approved by your supervisor.

3. Complete Hackathon / CoE Activity (Optional shortcut)

– Participate in HackQuest, Innovista, or a TCS Hackathon. Even small participation gives extra credits.

– Associates say this helped them cross the points faster.

4. Maintain Manager Connect

– Inform your supervisor that you’re targeting WINGS 2.

– Ask them to nominate you once certification + application is done.

5. Track Progress on Elevate Portal Weekly

– Many miss because they assume completion = automatic milestone.

– Keep checking for pending approvals

🎯 Golden Tip (based on associate experience)

The easiest achievers usually:

👉 Completed 1 certification + applied in project + got manager validation.

👉 Didn’t wait for multiple badges or extra courses.

So the shortest hack is:

Certification → Small Application in project → Manager Nomination → Elevate Portal Tracking

That’s it. 🚀 Share your opinions and doubts in comments to get clear the wings 2 milestone at ease.