Next Gen Abu Dhabi’ begins first nanodegrees in future skills

Next Gen Abu Dhabi’ begins first nanodegrees in future skills

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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business

The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG), a Department of Government Support entity, and the Abu Dhabi Youth Council has on Saturday launched the first "Next Generation Abu Dhabi“ program, in partnership with Udacity, a global leader in the field of online learning. The new programs will be part of the "Youth Skills Platform“, which first launched on February, 2020, during the Innovation Month of the UAE, with the aim of building the skills required for Abu Dhabi's youth to embrace the age of digital transformation. In the initial roll-out, the program has partnered with Udacity to provide the nanodegrees, which are certified courses requiring less than 4 months of study, to provide learners with the latest technological content, knowledge and practical skills. Over 270 learners were selected as the first cohort of the business analytics and digital marketing nanodegree program. This follows a rigorous assessment stage of over 2,000 candidates. The first cohort started the learning programs on Saturday and will continue their journey over the next four months. The program has been designed to empower young locals and residents of Abu Dhabi in core technical skills, enabling them to