For Omani Job Seekers: Makeen Scholarship for Advanced Digital Certifications
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 35
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor in the Sultanate of Oman and in partnership with Udacity, offers a fully funded scholarship under the "Makin" program. This initiative aims to prepare Omanis for various freelancing opportunities by enhancing their technical skills, supporting job seekers, and improving their career prospects—especially those looking to enter the freelancing market. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology and the Ministry of Labor take pride in offering this opportunity to over 4,000 job seekers across the Sultanate as part of the Udacity project. Now, it's your chance to be the next participant in the program!
The Makin Program for Advanced Technical Certifications is a fully funded scholarship designed to develop the skills of Omani citizens in key in-demand technical fields:
- Data analyst essentials.
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis & visualization with power BI
- Front end development fundamentals
- AI product manager.
Benefits
- You will have the opportunity to further your freelance career through a 1-month freelance digital Nanodegree program followed by a 3-month freelancer partner program.
- You will be equipped with the technical skills needed to succeed in the digital economy.
- You will be prepared with the latest market trends and requirements.
- You will be equipped with the skills that most leading companies are looking for, you will have access to industry experts, and there will be the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
- You will have the opportunity to register for the Freelance Partner Program (FPP), search for a job opportunity, and have free access to the program's various features.
Eligibility criteria
- Omani National
- Holds a minimum qualification of a Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree
- Interested in freelancing and starting an independent career
- Jobseekers and those seeking an independent stream of revenue
- Completes and passes the technical assessment as part of the Udacity application