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10 Million People Engaged in Digital Skills Initiative by Microsoft

10 Million People Engaged in Digital Skills Initiative by Microsoft

Microsoft’s digital skills initiative has reached nearly ten million people.

 

In the three months since the launch of the program, Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners in 231 countries and territories through opportunity linkedin.com.

 

The initiative reached close to around 1,552,000 learners across 21 markets in Asia Pacific. .

 

Overall, the most popular in-demand learning paths are Software Developer, Customer Service Specialist, and Data Analyst.

 

Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft India said, “COVID-19 has accelerated the need for upskilling and transformed the future of work for communities in India. Addressing and closing the skills gap is an urgent task, key to inclusive economic recovery and digital transformation.”

 

 “While we are close to the halfway point of our goal to help 25 million people globally, we continue to strive in our commitment to drive societal progress and help improves lives of people in India by advancing their capabilities and expertise.”

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