+6011 1144 5462Changing career trends in the new normal
01 October 2020
PETALING JAYA: With Covid-19 still a threat to people everywhere, new employment and education trends have started emerging, forcing most people to work and study online.
Google Malaysia, for instance, will soon be launching a programme similar to the Google Career Certificate that was developed entirely by Google.
Its head of communications and public affairs Zeffri Yusof said at the moment, the programme introduced by Google is US-centric.
“The certificates from the courses provided are indeed valuable but there is no guarantee they are or will be recognised by Malaysian employers,” he said.
However, he added that Google Malaysia will soon be announcing a similar scheme on Oct 1 in regard to training and upskilling.
“Google Malaysia will offer something that will be a little more Malaysia-centric. That is all I can say for now but stay tuned for more,” he told theSun.
The Google Career Certificate takes approximately six months to complete and no prior experience or degree is necessary.
This makes it easier for anyone to venture into high-growth job fields.
The courses will be hosted on Coursera, and cost US$49 (RM204) per month to access.
The monthly fee imposed allows students to access resources that can assist with job search and interview preparation.
The total cost of each course varies on the time frame taken by a student to complete the programme.
The courses can be done online at one’s own pace, with grants and scholarships also being offered to eligible students.
The programme offers courses such as data analysis, project management and UX designing but more may be added to the list in the future.
Kent Walker, Google’s senior vice-president of Global Affairs, said in a statement that most jobs created since 2010 required either high-level or medium-level digital skills, thus presenting a challenge for many job seekers.
These courses will serve as a good alternative for those looking for a shorter and more favourable option to build their skill sets in a new field.
Source: TheSunDaily
Google Malaysia, for instance, will soon be launching a programme similar to the Google Career Certificate that was developed entirely by Google.
Its head of communications and public affairs Zeffri Yusof said at the moment, the programme introduced by Google is US-centric.
“The certificates from the courses provided are indeed valuable but there is no guarantee they are or will be recognised by Malaysian employers,” he said.
However, he added that Google Malaysia will soon be announcing a similar scheme on Oct 1 in regard to training and upskilling.
“Google Malaysia will offer something that will be a little more Malaysia-centric. That is all I can say for now but stay tuned for more,” he told theSun.
The Google Career Certificate takes approximately six months to complete and no prior experience or degree is necessary.
This makes it easier for anyone to venture into high-growth job fields.
The courses will be hosted on Coursera, and cost US$49 (RM204) per month to access.
The monthly fee imposed allows students to access resources that can assist with job search and interview preparation.
The total cost of each course varies on the time frame taken by a student to complete the programme.
The courses can be done online at one’s own pace, with grants and scholarships also being offered to eligible students.
The programme offers courses such as data analysis, project management and UX designing but more may be added to the list in the future.
Kent Walker, Google’s senior vice-president of Global Affairs, said in a statement that most jobs created since 2010 required either high-level or medium-level digital skills, thus presenting a challenge for many job seekers.
These courses will serve as a good alternative for those looking for a shorter and more favourable option to build their skill sets in a new field.
Source: TheSunDaily
