EY, Microsoft partnership aims to make Indian youth job-ready in AI
EY and Microsoft has launched the AI Skills Passport, which covers AI fundamentals and applications, boosting employability. Over 40,000 enrolled, with 13,000 completing, earning digital badges to enhance job profiles and meet India's growing AI talent demand.
New Delhi: In a push to nourish AI skills in the country for youngg Indians, EY and Microsoft has launched the AI Skills Passport. Thisonline programme was designed for young Indians with the tools and knowledge of AI to excel at their workplace.
The EY Microsoft Skills Passport courses is provided for free to increase the employability skills through online learning. This will prepare students for job-ready AI skills. The EY Microsoft Skills Passport courses was rolled out earlier this year. More than 40,000 participants enrolled in the courses and over 13,000 candidates successfully completed the programme.
The official website reads, "The EY and Microsoft Skills Passports are free, online course for individuals (16+) of all skill levels and abilities that are interested in learning more about sustainability, AI, entrepreneurship, and employability."
With only 31 per cent of professionals in India are well-prepared to use AI tools as per the NASSCOM, EY-Microsoft's AI Skills Passport will empower youth to be future-ready.
"In an era where AI is revolutionising work and redefining career paths, the launch of the AI Skills Passport addresses India’s growing demand for skilled AI talent, IANS quoted saying of Monesh Dange, Partner and Leader, Alliances and Ecosystems, EY India,
"Many professionals remain unprepared to harness AI’s full potential. Together with Microsoft, we’re committed to ensuring this programme is not only free but impactful at scale, providing access for everyone to build essential AI skills,” Dange added.
The skill course rolled out by the EY-Microsoft is a fully online programme with approximately 10 hours of content, which is available in both English and Hindi. The course also have modular video lessons, practical exercises and asynchronous assessments. The programme will cover all the fundamentals of AI along with responsible AI practices, and applications of AI.
This course will help candidates who aspire to join industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology. Upon successful completion of this skill course, candidates will receive a verifiable digital badge to strengthen their job profiles.