NITDA, Coursera Invite Applications For Cohort 3 IT Professional Courses in 2024
NITDA and Coursera Team Up Again to Upskill Nigerians with Free IT Courses: Here’s What You Need to Know
Calling all tech enthusiasts and career changers! The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Coursera have announced the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of their joint IT professional courses initiative.
This is your chance to gain valuable skills, boost your employability, and contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
What’s the Goal?
This partnership aims to address the high youth unemployment rate in Nigeria and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” of creating one million digital jobs in the IT sector. Over three years, NITDA and Coursera plan to train a total of 24,000 Nigerian learners, with 8,000 participants enrolled annually.
What’s Offered?
- Access to world-class educational content: Learn from top universities and industry leaders like Yale, Meta, Google, and IBM.
- Professional Certificates: Gain industry-recognized skills through Coursera’s Professional Certificate portfolio, designed to boost your career prospects in fields like:
- Data Analytics (Google)
- Social Media Marketing (Meta)
- Software Developer (IBM)
- Future-proof skillsets: Focus on in-demand areas aligned with the Federal Ministry’s 3 Million Tech Talent (3MTT) initiative, including:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Data Analysis & Visualizations
- Quality Assurance
- Product Management
- Data Science
- Animation
- AI/Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
Who Can Apply?
Anyone can apply, regardless of your age, background, or current skill level. Previous beneficiaries include students, government workers, entrepreneurs, and academics.
Program Highlights:
- Cohort 3 opens: January 24, 2024
- Program starts: February 10, 2024
- Application link: https://links.nitda.gov.ng/coursera2401
- Duration: Varies depending on the chosen course
- Cost: Free for selected participants
Strong Track Record:
The past two Cohorts have been a resounding success with:
- 43,745 enrolments in various courses
- 16,374 courses completed
- Each learner averaging five courses
- Highly positive feedback with an average rating of 4.8/5.0
Join the Digital Revolution:
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to upskill and accelerate your career in the booming digital landscape. Apply for Cohort 3 today and take your first step towards a brighter future.
Bonus Tip:
For even more information about Coursera and its offerings, visit their website: https://www.coursera.org
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