MDEC - Digital Up Reskilling and Upskilling Incentive

LEARN MOST IN-DEMAND SKILLS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER.

Research from the World Economic Forum suggested that by 2022, 54% of employees worldwide would need significant reskilling and upskilling to continue to perform their roles competitively.

Digital Up is a training incentive up to RM1,000.00 per pax to eligible Malaysian workforce to reskill/upskill in Digital Technology related courses and programs.

Why Digital Us?

To ensure that the current workforce will remain relevant
Encourage Malaysian workforce to reskill and upskill themselves in Digital Technology related courses and programs

HOW TO APPLY?

Eligibility

Working Malaysians aged 24-50 including Gig workers with valid SOCSO account.

Application

Upon application, notification will be sent (approved/rejected). Subject to eligibility and on a first come first serve basis.

Deadline

Subject to seat availability. Closing date to enroll is 19 September 2022.

Date : 3 - 7 Oct 2022

Training Fee: RM200.00 net (after deducting training incentive)

About the Course

Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. Whether you’re new to programming or an experienced developer, it’s easy to learn and use Python.

Learn features, advanced functionalities, unit testing and more in this extensive Python training course.

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The skills to be gained

Install Python and writing basic scripts
Language features needed in all applications
Advanced functionality such as OO Python, the Pyramid web framework, MongoDB, and Data API
Unit testing, debugging, and multi-threaded parallel code in Python

Who should attend

Developers who need to be effective with Python immediately after the course

FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1) What is Digital Up?

Digital Up is a training incentive to encourage working Malaysians to reskill/upskill via digital tech courses offered in MDEC’s Digital Skills Training Directory.

2) What are Digital Up’s benefits for the participants/trainees?

Digital Up offers Malaysia’s existing workforce and GIG workers an incentive of up to RM1,000 per pax.

3) Who is eligible for this incentive?

For participants/trainees:

A working Malaysian aged between 24-50 years old (including Gig worker with valid SOCSO account).
Fulfilled the criteria and pre-requisites of the selected Digital Technology Training course.
Training is not paid or claimed under MYWiT incentives or HRD levy.
Must not be MDEC’s staff/board directors or employees.
Has not received and/or claimed other reskilling and/or upskilling incentives from the Government for the year 2022.

4) Do the applicants/trainees need to pay for the training?

The maximum amount of training incentive is RM1,000. Applicants will need to pay the remaining training fee.

5) Are certificates provided upon completion of training?

Yes. A certificate of completion will be provided by the training provider.

6) What are the documents required for the application?

Individual/participant needs to provide the following:

Identification Card copy
Offer Letter OR latest payslip (for employed Malaysians) OR SOCSO number (for GIG workers).

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