• News
  • Business
  • Opportunities
  • Articles & Resources
  • Spotlight
  • Views
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • MSME Jobs
  • More
    • Africa
    • World
  • webmail
  • Terms of Use
MSME Africa
  • News
  • Business
  • Opportunities
  • Articles & Resources
  • Spotlight
  • Views
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • MSME Jobs
  • More
    • Africa
    • World
  • webmail
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Business
  • Opportunities
  • Articles & Resources
  • Spotlight
  • Views
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • MSME Jobs
  • More
    • Africa
    • World
  • webmail
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
MSME Africa
No Result
View All Result

Call For Applications: Google career certificate in cybersecurity scholarships for 2000 Africans

Blessing Joseph by Blessing Joseph
July 7, 2023
in News, Opportunities, Tech
0
Google Certificate Scholarships In Cybersecurity for Africans Students
Share

Google is launching an online Cybersecurity Certificate on Coursera for Sub-Saharan Africa to address the region’s cybersecurity skills gap. With 2,000 scholarships, the course will boost digital transformation and economic growth by equipping learners with in-demand tech skills.

According to the Digital Sprinters report, Africa stands to realize accelerated economic growth through digital transformation by focusing on among other pillars, skills development for its citizens.

There is a growing demand for cybersecurity skills across all sectors. It is estimated that there are about 3.5 million cybersecurity job vacancies globally, up from just 1 million in 2013.

In Africa, we can save $4bn annually by preventing cybercrime with cybersecurity threats being on the rise as the world becomes more connected. However, there is a shortage of trained cybersecurity experts – a recent survey revealed that two-thirds of enterprises reported issues in recruiting and retaining qualified cyber professionals.

Google is committed to helping strengthen cybersecurity in Africa by sharing its expertise and expanding access to cybersecurity careers for more people.

That’s why, in Sub-Saharan Africa, they are announcing a new Google Career Certificate available online on Coursera, which prepares learners for new careers in the high-growth field of cybersecurity. This new certificate provides Africans the opportunity to gain skills in this highly sought-after tech field.

The cybersecurity certificate will teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them. They also will gain hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

To accompany this launch, Google will be providing 2,000 scholarships in conjunction with their distribution partners – ICT Authority in Kenya, The Roothub in Nigeria, and RLabs in South Africa – all of which have strong workforce development programs to reach learners, provide them access to the Cybersecurity certificate, and support them through their learning journey.

This certificate is an addition to the already existing certificates in Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management and UX Design.  also recently launched two advanced certificates in Advanced Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, which build on Google’s entry-level Data Analytics Certificate.

These low-cost programs help people who want to learn online at their own pace, or who may want to change careers and don’t have the time or means to access traditional education. They can be completed in under six months and do not require relevant experience or a degree. The certificates are product agnostic and are designed to help people prepare for jobs at any company or sector.

Over 20,000 people have graduated from the Google Career Certificates program in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 80% of graduates reporting a positive career impact, such as a new job, higher pay, or promotion within six months of completion.

Google believes that in addition to its existing efforts, this new certificate will help close the growing skills gap in the field of cybersecurity and give Africa’s job seekers the ability to solve local problems and access global opportunities.

Scholarship Summary

  • Host: Google Inc.
  • Eligible Countries: African Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship
  • Deadline: Not Specified
 Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must the following conditions:

  • Open to students from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
  • Be interested in cyber security courses

Scholarship Duration and Reward

  • The cybersecurity certificate will teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them
  • They also will gain hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
  • We will be providing 2,000 scholarships in conjunction with our distribution partners – ICT Authority in Kenya, The Roothub in Nigeria, and RLabs in South Africa – all of which have strong workforce development programs to reach learners, provide them access to the Cybersecurity certificate, and support them through their learning journey.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below.

Click HERE To Apply

  • Nigerians can apply here
  • Kenyans can apply here
  • South Africans can apply here
Post Views: 116
Share

Related Posts:

  • Best Cities to live as an Entrepreneur in Nigeria
    Ultimate 2024 Guide to the Top Business Enabling…
  • Call For Applications: Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024
    Call For Applications: Bayer Foundation Women…
  • isaac adewole
    New Agreements to Expand Access to 20 Lifesaving…
  • Coursera Unveils Top 10 In-Demand Tech Skills for 2025
    Coursera Unveils Top 10 In-Demand Tech Skills for 2025
  • Call For Applications: Google Free Data analytics Certification Programs
    Call For Applications: Google Free Data analytics…
  • Call For Applications: John Hopkins University Free Data Science Online Course 2025 for Everyone
    Call For Applications: John Hopkins University Free…
Tags: CourseraGoogle career certificate in cybersecurityGoogle Inc.RLabsRoothubSouth Africa
Previous Post

Call for Applications: 2023 Youth Hackathon for Green Low-Carbon Agriculture

Next Post

Lagos State Governor Seeks Collaborations and Funding to Empower MSMEs

Next Post
Lagos State Governor Seeks Collaborations and Funding to Empower MSMEs and Boost Job Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs"

Lagos State Governor Seeks Collaborations and Funding to Empower MSMEs

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result
Join MSME on Whatsapp
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of our best posts. Learn more!
icon
By subscribing, you agree with our privacy policy and our terms of service.

Recent Posts

  • Call for Applications:2025 Meaningful Business 100 Program
  • Call for Applications: Young Innovators Accelerator 2025
  • The Fashion Games 2025: Fashion Future Program Graduates 2,000 Youths in a Dazzling Showcase of Creativity and African Excellence
  • Nigeria exits IMF Debtor List
  • HortiNigeria Trains 70,000 Farmers, Mobilises £4 Millon for Horticulture Growth

Recent Comments

  • 10 Reasons Why SMEs Should Invest in Video Marketing - MSME Africa on How to Create Viral Videos for Social Media in 2024
  • link alay4d on 5 Nigerian-based Companies Providing Accelerator Programs for Startups in 2024
  • Damilare Oladeji on Nigerian Government Agencies that Support Entrepreneurship in 2024
  • situs alay4d on 50 Best Tools to Boost Your Productivity as an Entrepreneur in 2024
  • Otabor Osayomore Blessing on Ultimate 2024 Guide to the Top Business Enabling Cities for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Submit News
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 MSME Africa - All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Submit News
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 MSME Africa - All rights reserved.