Building upon our pledge to provide mobile developer training to 100,000 Africans to develop world class apps, today we are pleased to announce the next round of Google Africa Certification Scholarships aimed at helping developers become certified on Google’s Android, Web, and Cloud technologies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Eligible Countries: Scholarships available for residents African Countries.
To be Taken at: The program takes place 100% online. You can work from wherever you want to, as long as you have a working internet connection.
About the Award: This year, Google is offering 30,000 additional scholarship opportunities and 1,000 grants for the Google Associate Android Developer, Mobile Web Specialist, and Associate Cloud Engineer certifications. The scholarship program will be delivered by their partners, Pluralsight and Andela, through an intensive learning curriculum designed to prepare motivated learners for entry-level and intermediate roles as software developers.
According to World Bank, Africa is on track to have the largest working-age population (1.1 billion) by 2034. Today’s announcement marks a transition from inspiring new developers to preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow. Google’s developer certifications are performance-based. They are developed around a job-task analysis which test learners for skills that employers expect developers to have.
Type: Training
Eligibility: To receive one of these scholarships, you
Number of Awards: 30,000 scholarships and 1,000 grants
Value of Award:
How to Apply: Interested students in Africa can learn more about the Google Africa Certifications Scholarships and apply here
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
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