Microsoft and LinkedIn announce new job skill program

Microsoft together with LinkedIn announced a new Skills for Jobs program. With this program, the companies aim to offer free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy.

Microsoft and LinkedIn will also be offering 50,000 LinkedIn Learning scholarships to help people brush up their skills. The tech giant reveals that to date it has engaged 14 million learners in Asia via LinkedIn. Of this, 7.3 million learners were from India. The top six LinkedIn Learning Pathways in India were: Critical Soft Skills, Software Developer, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Project Manager, and Customer Service Specialist.

“Microsoft has been invested in various initiatives to skill India’s youth, tapping into the potential of underserved communities and the opportunity to bring more women into the workforce.