AI Skills for Jobs: Indian youth will get free AI skills training, EY and Microsoft join hands..
AI Skills for Jobs: The threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being seen in every sector. It is believed that AI skills will be essential for jobs in the future. According to a NASSCOM report, only 31% of professionals in India are ready to use AI. Consequently, the need for AI skills training has been felt for a long time in the country, and several programs are underway. Now, EY and Microsoft have joined forces to provide free AI skills training to prepare Indian youth for jobs.
Let's find out what the matter is. What program have EY and Microsoft launched? How will young people receive free AI training?
AI Skills Passport Launched
EY and Microsoft launched the AI Skills Passport course on Sunday. This is a free online course designed to provide young Indians with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in an AI-driven economy. This program will provide AI education to candidates aged 16 and older. This will help professionals and students learn AI skills useful in their early careers.
The course is available online, and you can learn these skills.
The AI Skills Passport course is available online. This course contains approximately 10 hours of content, available in English and Hindi. The course includes modular video lessons and practical exercises, covering the fundamentals of AI and its applications in industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology. It also includes case studies, practical exercises, and career guidance, including resume building, interview preparation, and networking strategies.
Digital Batch Upon Course Completion
Candidates who complete this course will receive a digital batch. Speaking about the course, Monesh Dange, Partner and Leader, EY India Alliances and Ecosystems, said, "Together with Microsoft, we are committed to ensuring that this program is not only free but also impactful at scale, allowing everyone to develop essential AI skills."
Bhaskar Basu, Enterprise Partnership Leader, Microsoft India and South Asia, said, "AI is transforming India's digital economy, with youth at the center of it."
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