Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are at the heart of Singapore\u2019s economy, play a pivotal role in the country\u2019s transformation under the Smart Nation initiative. With the advancement of technology and its wider adoption in areas like e-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics, SMEs must also grow digitally by making use of these digital solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this front, as a public-private initiative, Google is making available 15,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships to 300 businesses to help kickstart their digitalisation journey by partnering with Enterprise Singapore (Enterprise SG) and SGTech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Google Career Certificate, launched as the third pathway under Google\u2019s Skills Ignition SG, helps Singaporeans be equipped with in-demand digital skills such as IT support, data analytics, digital marketing, and project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure that learners have the necessary theory and practical skills to perform in an entry-level job, subject matter experts and senior practitioners at Google developed the certificates. Some of the industry experts that were consulted for the material include the Project Management Institute, Tableau, and Figma, ensuring the quality and relevance of the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are no eligibility criteria or background knowledge prerequisites to enrol in any of the certificate courses. Learners can access these certificates completely online through Coursera for a monthly subscription fee of S$49 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Also: 5 Digital Solutions That Every Company Should Adopt Using The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SMEs that wish to grow their digital capabilities can sign up as many as 50 employees<\/strong> for free until 18 December 2024<\/strong> as part of the Google Career Certificate Scholarships. It will help employees be trained in various in-demand digital skills to take on entry-level roles in the organisation to help with its digitalisation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The certificate courses, which can be completed within 3 to 6 months with 10 hours of study per week, can be learned at any time, allowing greater flexibility for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested companies can apply for the Google Career Certificate Scholarships in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Upon registration, companies could expect to receive a reply within two weeks of their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow SMEs Can Apply And Benefit From Google Career Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n