Deadline; September 30th 2023 | The Google Career Certificate Scholarship Programme Ghana
Developing digital skills is essential for career advancement and maintaining competitiveness in the fast-paced, data-driven world of today. However, many young people have financial challenges when it comes to funding their education and earning credentials that are acknowledged by the industry. Because of this, Node Eight is excited to introduce the Google Career Certificate Scholarship Programme 2023, which is being funded by JA Ghana and is specifically created for young people residing in Ghana.
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Four well-known Google Professional Certificates are available through the Google Career Certificate Scholarship Programme: Google Data Analytics, Google Project Management, Google UX Design, and Google IT Support. After successfully completing the programme, you will be given support in finding internships, jobs, or apprenticeships that will allow you to put your newly learned abilities to use.
This assistance is intended to ease your entry into the workforce once the programme is over and to give you the tools and resources you need for a fruitful career path.
What you can discover
- With the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, you will become an expert at efficiently assessing data and coming to informed judgements. You will gain knowledge of data visualisation, data analysis, and data cleaning and preparation for insights. In today’s data-driven world, where businesses rely on data to drive business strategies and make educated decisions, these abilities are essential.
- The Google Project Management Certificate will give you the foundational knowledge required to properly plan, carry out, and monitor projects if project management is of interest to you. You will gain knowledge of project planning, risk management, and effective stakeholder communication.
- These abilities are crucial for effectively leading and managing projects, which is highly valued across a variety of industries.
- User experience (UX) design is essential for developing user-friendly and intuitive digital products, according to the Google UX Design Professional Certificate. You will achieve proficiency in user research methods, prototyping, and usability testing with this certificate programme. You may build products that satisfy users’ needs and create great user experiences that increase customer happiness and boost business success by studying user behaviour.
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate: As technology becomes increasingly pervasive in our lives, there is an increasing need for IT support specialists. You will acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to troubleshoot computer systems and offer technical help through this certificate programme. You will gain knowledge of IT security, operating systems, and computer networking. With these abilities, you can work in IT support and assist people and companies in overcoming their technical difficulties.
Programme advantages:
As a programme beneficiary, you will get access to a wide range of advantages empowering your career and personal progress, including:
Scholarship Coverage
- The scholarship removes financial obstacles and frees you up to concentrate on your educational path by paying the whole cost of your preferred professional certificate programme on Coursera.
- Support for Instruction: Throughout the programme, knowledgeable mentors and business leaders offer insightful advice, support, and guidance that will help you successfully complete your coursework and comprehend the opportunities, trends, and difficulties facing your industry.
Wraparound Support
- The programme offers thorough wraparound support services in addition to instructional help. This includes resources for general professional development, networking opportunities, and career advice to help you negotiate your professional path.
Coaching and Mentorship
- Professionals from the industry provide individualised coaching and mentoring to help you develop the knowledge and abilities you need to succeed in your chosen sector and to get ready for the job market.
- After successfully completing the programme, you will be given aid in finding an apprenticeship, an internship, a job, or another source of income. This assistance is meant to make it easier for you to put your newly learned abilities to use in real-world situations and ease your transfer into the job within six months of programme completion.
Certification
- After finishing the programme successfully, Google issues you a professional certificate that is recognised all over the world. This certificate acts as proof of your success and raises your stature in the field.
Programme prerequisites:
Application requirements for the Google Career Certificate Scholarship Programme (Ghana) include the following:
- At the time of application, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Residents of Ghana are required to apply.
- Education: Possess at least a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or a comparable degree.
- Applicants must show a strong commitment to finishing the professional certificate programme of their choice in 3 months. The time and effort required to properly complete the curriculum and assignments are included in this.
- Accessibility: Applicants should have a computer or other device that satisfies the minimal technical requirements for online learning, as well as a dependable internet connection.
- English language proficiency is necessary because it will be the primary language used for all programme materials and communications.
How to Apply
- Every eligible applicant is welcome to apply for the scholarship programme. Node Eight and Junior Achievement Ghana are dedicated to promoting inclusiveness and diversity. Strict secrecy shall be maintained with regard to all applications.
Follow these easy steps to apply for the Google Career Certificate Scholarship Programme:
- Give correct and thorough information when filling out the application.
- Choose the certificate programme you want to enrol in, such as IT Support, Project Management, UX Design, or Data Analytics.
- Before the application deadline of September 30, 2023, submit your application.
- Interview invitations will be extended to shortlisted candidates.
- Calls to the phone number listed on the application form and emails to the specified email addresses are the only methods of contact with selected candidates.
For Additional Information
Visit the Junior Achievement Ghana and Node Eight Google Career Certificate Scholarship Program’s official website.
