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All the rage now: Transforming Education with Micro-Credentials! 🏅     #DYK, 76% of employers in Asia prefer candidates with industry-recognised micro-credentials? (Coursera’s Global Skills Index 2021).     The world of work is evolving rapidly, and continuous learning is the key to success. With rapid technological advancements, skills become obsolete faster, necessitating continuous #upskilling and #sideskilling.      #Microcredentials offer the kind of #lifelonglearning needed to navigate increasingly dynamic careers. These short, targeted courses allow learners to acquire in-demand skills and competencies, complementing traditional qualifications and supporting more targeted, just-in-time hiring and training.     We are at the forefront of this transformation, developing industry-recognised micro-credentials in #AI, #Data, and #DigitalEntrepreneurship. This initiative is designed to empower university students, especially women from non-tech backgrounds, for labour market success.     What sets the DS2S micro-credentials apart:  👉 Focus on Non-Tech Students: Micro-credentials in AI, Data, and Digital Entrepreneurship tailored for non-tech backgrounds.  👉 Relevance: Co-developed by AI, Data, and Digital Entrepreneurship experts and private industry partners to meet current job market needs.  👉 Practical Skills: Equipping students with job-relevant skills through innovative learning methods like gamification.  👉Accessibility: Available online, making education accessible to everyone.  👉Recognition: Valued by employers, enhancing job prospects for students.     Continuous learning and targeted upskilling are crucial in today’s fast-paced job market. Embrace the future with micro-credentials!     Know more about the DS2S project here: https://lnkd.in/g3DE2zRN   #EducationTransformation #DS2S #DigitalSkills #FutureOfWork #IndustryRelevant GIZ India, GIZ Bangladesh, GIZ Viet Nam, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

The recent agreement between the AIU and the Association of Vietnamese Universities is a significant #development. The partnership aims to facilitate the exchange of teachers and students between the two countries and to foster mutual #learning. #India is supporting #Vietnam with scholarships and advanced technology, such as the Vietnam-India English Language Training Center, indicating a strengthening bond in #education and #technology between the two nations. In my opinion, this #collaboration presents an excellent opportunity to forge stronger connections, not only in #culture but also in cutting-edge technology and education. Given India's rich educational history and Vietnam's emergence as a tech powerhouse, this partnership could pave the way for innovative ideas in fields like AI, digital learning, and collaborative research. Also, this agreement has the potential to revolutionize education for both countries, particularly in technology-based learning. Collaboration in technology could lead to improved learning resources, joint research in emerging technologies like AI, and a workforce capable of competing globally. If both sides work together in areas such as cybersecurity, agri-tech, and high-performance computing, this partnership could yield significant dividends for the technology sectors of both countries. https://lnkd.in/egb-Vm6p

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗚𝗜𝗭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between the Digital Skills to Succeed project (DS2S), GIZ, and Christ University, Bangalore to transform humanities education with digital skills! This collaboration reimagines how AI and data skills integrate with traditional liberal arts, equipping students with the tools to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀:  ✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Empowering faculty with advanced digital skills and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning.  💡 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Introducing hands-on courses aligned with industry needs, enabling students to earn recognised credentials and develop practical, in-demand skills.  🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Christ University joins a global network of universities from India, Germany, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, fostering a future-ready workforce. Professor Surya Kiran from Christ University shares the vision:  "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺'𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘐𝘡 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦. 𝘉𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 – 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺." Together, we are transforming education and empowering the next generation. #DigitalSkills #Partnership #HumanitiesInTheDigitalAge #EducationInnovation #FutureReady Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ India GIZ Viet Nam GIZ Bangladesh Christ University, Bangalore

Southeast Asia’s education landscape is rapidly evolving, creating new opportunities for global universities. Indonesia is taking a significant step by introducing "Introduction to AI" as a mandatory course for all first-year students at Universitas Kristen Indonesia starting in September 2024. Vietnam is becoming a hub for international students, with over 22,000 already enrolled, highlighting its growing appeal for cross-border education. Meanwhile, Malaysia is preparing to launch its Higher Education Plan for 2026-2035, focusing on aligning education with the country’s digital and workforce needs, particularly in AI and technology sectors.

Market Insight Mondays: Southeast Asia Education Trends Did you know?  Southeast Asia’s education landscape is rapidly evolving, creating new opportunities for universities worldwide. From digital transformation to student mobility, here are the key highlights: 1. Indonesia: Starting September 2024, Universitas Kristen Indonesia will introduce "Introduction to AI" as a mandatory course for all first-year students. A major step toward equipping the next generation with future-ready skills. 2. Vietnam: With over 22,000 international students, Vietnam is becoming a hub for cross-border education. Universities focused on two-way student mobility can capitalize on this trend.  3. Malaysia: The Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 is coming soon, aiming to align education with the country’s digital and workforce needs. Stay tuned for opportunities in AI and new tech sectors. Stay ahead in this competitive market, Acumen is your trusted partner with deep expertise in the region. 

India's Education Sector in 2024 and Beyond: A Transformation on the Horizon 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: - Growth: The Indian education sector is on track for significant expansion, driven by rising GDP and enrollment rates. The market is expected to reach $200 billion by 2024, with growth across all segments (schooling, higher education, and vocational training). - Policy & Technology: Implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been a major driver of change. Expect a focus on digital integration, early childhood education, holistic learning, and skill development. Technology like AI and EdTech platforms will play a growing role. - Accessibility & Flexibility: Education will become more accessible through blended learning models (combining online and in-person learning) and increased online/distance learning options. This caters to diverse learners, including working professionals. - Skill Development & Employability: The curriculum emphasises 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity) and industry-aligned training (digital skills, green jobs). Vocational training will adapt to prepare students for emerging fields (AI, robotics). - Global Outlook: Collaborations between Indian and foreign universities will increase, offering student exchanges and international exposure. Indian students seeking education abroad will also be a growing trend. - Content & Delivery: Educational content will become more interactive, personalised, and digital. Expect growth in EdTech platforms, microlearning, self-published materials, and the use of AR/VR for immersive learning. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: - Regional Disparity: Trends may differ in rural areas, requiring strategies to address their unique needs. - Mental Health Awareness: Schools and universities must prioritize mental health support for students. - Piracy & Quality Control: EdTech content must address piracy concerns and ensure quality standards. India's education sector is poised for exciting growth and transformation. By embracing innovation, inclusivity, and technological advancements, the sector can equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the 21st century. #EducationIndia #FutureOfEducation #IndianEducation #EducationRevolution

"𝟲𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁." Mind-blowing, right?🤯 ➡️As we race towards a future where 𝟴𝟱% 𝙤𝙛 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬'𝘀 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙, some nations are already transforming education to prepare the next generation for success. Here’s how the top 5 countries are turning their classrooms into innovation hubs: 📍𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲: ->AI + Cybersecurity in every subject  ->Result: 94% graduate employment rate 📍𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱:  ->Phenomenon-based learning ->Result: Consistently topping global education rankings 📍𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮: -> Coding from age  ->Result: 8% of students already run businesses 📍𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮: ->$1B in AI education ->Result: 27% increase in tech job placements 📍 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹:  ->Entrepreneurship from elementary ->Result: Highest per-capita AI startups globally 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮? ↪️While the National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes digital literacy, only 4.69% of India’s workforce has formal vocational training. ↪️Our target now is to reach 50% learners with vocational skills by 2025. 📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: ✅40% of workers need reskilling by 2025 ✅Companies investing in training see 218% higher income per employee ✅94% of trained staff more likely to stay So, how can we accelerate upskilling globally? And, what can India learn from these success stories to harness its young demographic’s potential? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments below! Ps: Don’t forget to repost for your network♻️ #UpskillIndia #GlobalLearning #Sircle

A definitely a good overview of the Indian education system's Transformation.

Preparing Indian Youth for The AI Age India's Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran, while speaking at CII's annual business summit 2024 in New Delhi on Saturday, stressed on the need to "harness" AI to benefit India's youth, as AI is soon going to "burst on us in a very spectacular way" in the coming years causing huge dislocations. So how can India's youth "profit" from AI? I think Indian youth can benefit from AI in 4 critical areas: 📖 Education and Skill Development: AI can tailor educational content to match the learning pace and style of individual students, helping them grasp concepts better and faster. AI-driven platforms can provide additional support to students, offering help outside traditional classroom hours in a scalable way. 💼 Employment Opportunities: AI can benefit Indian youth both by creating new job roles and by identifying and bridging the skill gap. As AI integration increases across industries, new job roles such as AI specialists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, and AI ethics compliance officers are emerging. AI tools can assist in identifying skill gaps and recommending learning modules to prepare the youth for future job requirements. 💻 Bridging the Digital Divide: AI can analyze geographic and demographic data to identify underserved areas and optimize the location and configuration of network infrastructure, thus reducing costs and improving internet accessibility. AI can also manage data traffic to ensure efficient use of bandwidth, prioritizing essential services, and maintaining affordable access to the internet. 👨💼 Entrepreneurship: AI can help young Indian entrepreneurs automate routine tasks, analyze market trends, and make informed decisions, thereby increasing their businesses’ efficiency and profitability. Start-ups leveraging AI technologies can offer innovative solutions to various market needs and societal issues, positioning themselves at the forefront of the technological revolution. But are we doing enough to leverage the above benefits? There has been initiatives both from the government and the private sector to leverage AI. 👉 The National e-Governance Division of MeitY has established the 'Responsible AI for Youth' program, a national-level initiative that aims to impart AI education and skills to government school students from classes 8-12. 👉 The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has collaborated with the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) to introduce the 'AI for All' curriculum in 15,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India. 👉 MeitY and NASSCOM have launched an AI portal, a dedicated ecosystem providing information, resources, and updates on AI initiatives in India 👉 TCS recently announced plans to train 10,000 employees on Microsoft’s AI suite and 18,000 employees on Google’s AI. 👉 Wipro has extended its partnership with Google Cloud to equip 20,000 employees with AI skills. #IndianYouth #AI #AiJobs #AIForYouth #Education #Career

Empowering Students with Digital Skills! 🚀 The global labour market is currently experiencing profound changes due to #digitalisation, leading to increased demand for digital skilled employees, particularly affecting young university graduates. However, young graduates, especially in #Asia, face various challenges, such as a digital skill gap, lack of practical, job-relevant skills and a gender gap with young women in Asia-Pacific being three times more likely to ‘Not in Education, Employment, or Training’ (NEET) than young men, exacerbated by inadequate digital skills training. To address these challenges, there is a critical need to bridge the skill gap and reduce the digital divide by providing targeted education focusing on job-relevant skills and awareness for a responsible technology use. The regional development cooperation project ‘Digital Skills to Succeed in Asia (DS2S)’ aims to tackle these challenges by equipping young graduates in #Bangladesh, #India, and #Vietnam with vital digital skills and ethical technology use. We invite you to follow their newly created LinkedIn page to not miss any updates. Come on a digital journey with us! 🎓