Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help 10 million people learn digital skills
Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs program, providing 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 get ahead in their skilling journey. By 2025, Microsoft will help train and certify 10 million people with skills for in-demand jobs. Today’s launch builds on the Global Skills Initiative, which helped 80 million job seekers around the world access digital skilling resources.
To date, Microsoft has engaged 14 million learners in Asia via LinkedIn, Microsoft Learn and non-profit skilling efforts. Of this, over 171,000 learners were from Bangladesh. The top six LinkedIn Learning P...