This collaboration will bring educational opportunities to everyone globally in the form of a comprehensive suite of learning programs launching over the next few months and beyond.

The programs will cover a broad range of topics. They will be tailored to cater to both individuals looking to gain a foundational understanding of blockchain, web3 and crypto technologies for those who wish to build the right skills to pursue a career in the blockchain industry. Successful completion of these courses will earn learners a digital certificate of completion, which can help demonstrate knowledge and open up new opportunities in this rapidly growing field.

Yi He, Binance co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer said: “Education is the cornerstone of progress and innovation.

This is a belief that has guided us at Binance Academy, as we strive to make the revolutionary world of blockchain technology accessible to everyone. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Coursera. Together, we’re combining the strengths of two industry leaders with a shared vision – to provide best-in-class education that will drive adoption and build the foundations for Web3.”

Organizations that take advantage of blockchain’s potential are experiencing a period of growth.

According to PWC’s “Time for trust” report, this technology is poised to enhance more than 40 million jobs globally by 2030. The demand for professionals in the crypto and blockchain industry is already increasing rapidly. According to a report by DevSkiller, compiling over 200,000 skills assessments, the need for blockchain programming skills boomed by 552% in 2022. 

“Learning skills in blockchain, web3, and cryptocurrency is more important than ever as a variety of new and exciting job roles emerge in these fields,”

said Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera.

“We’re excited to partner with Binance Academy to expand course offerings in these areas. With fully online and self-paced content taught by experts from Binance Academy, learners everywhere will be able to equip themselves with crucial skills to thrive in the dynamic blockchain industry.”

The programs will be developed by Binance Academy experts. Each learning program will consist of several courses and include video lectures, readings, practice assessments or projects and graded assessments.

This collaboration with Coursera adds to Binance Academy’s existing global education initiatives such as multimedia content, Learn & Earn campaigns, and the University Outreach Program, creating an all-inclusive system that helps millions of people join the digital economy.

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This initiative aims to enhance individuals’ capacity by equipping them with the skills required for digital employment opportunities.

Through these scholarships, Nigerian citizens have the opportunity to obtain professional certifications from renowned multinational tech companies such as Meta, Google, and IBM, as well as prestigious US universities.

To participate, applicants need to select one certification program from both Category A and Category B.

Category A, known as the “IT Career Pathway: consists of 19 professional certification programs that are designed to jumpstart a successful IT career. Each program comprises a series of interconnected courses that focus on providing comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in the IT industry.

Upon completing each course, participants will receive a certificate of completion. However, the professional certification will be awarded upon successfully finishing all the required courses within the program.

Category B, referred to as the “Complementary Skills Pathway: offers four certification programs that complement IT career skills. These programs aim to enhance individuals’ proficiency in utilizing digital productivity tools, foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and develop freelancing skills.

By participating in Category B programs, individuals can sharpen their expertise in digital productivity, entrepreneurship, and freelancing, which will complement their IT career skills.

Application closing date: The call for application starts on Wednesday, 31st May 2023, and is to close on Wednesday 14th June 2023.

Training date: The Cohort 2 training starts on Monday, 19th June 2023 for 6 months.

How to apply:

Interested applicants that wants to gain opportunity to skills that can give you access to global jobs should apply via this link.

Coursera is a global digital learning platform that has affiliation with many Ivy League universities across the world. NITDA partnered with Coursera to access licenses for its citizens through the paid partnership on the “coursera for Government initiative.

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