Cloud New Talent Development Programme from MDEC

In light with the rapid growth of cloud services demand across all digital economy sectors and alignment to the high industry demand of certified new talent, MDEC is delighted to inform you that Cloud New Talent Development Programme for the university students are now officially open for registration.

Please take note of the following:

  1. MDEC offers training and exam for 2 professional certifications i.e. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals;
  2. Seats are limited;
  3. Training (1.5 days) will be held online during weekend between August to September; and
  4. Exam will be on online platform.

To be able to participate in the programme, please ensure that your students fulfil these requirements:

  1. Malaysian citizen;
  2. Premier Digital Tech Institutions’ (PDTI) third year student (Final year) (may consider 2nd year students) or recent graduates (not more than 6 months from the graduation date and unemployed);
  3. Preferably student who is currently undertaking cloud computing programme or have taken cloud computing subject;
  4. Achieve at least 3.0 CGPA in the recent semester;
  5. Possess own laptop/notebook;
  6. Must sit for the exam within 30 days; and
  7. Must be committed to finish the whole programme

As you are well-informed, MDEC has identified the potential PDTIs for this programme i.e. APU, Taylor’s University, HELP University, UTAR, TAR UC, UiTM, UTM, Sunway University, MMU, UM and UTHM. However, if your university is offering cloud computing programme/subject and not in this list, we seek your kind cooperation to notify us accordingly.

Registration is available at https://forms.gle/hw23ypab3ja7bjfX7. Closing date is 29th July 2022.

Selected students will be notified later.

Should you have any enquiries pertaining to this programme, kindly contact azurah@mdec.com.my and afiqah@mdec.com.my.

Thank you.

Best Regards

Josephine Ong

Digital Talent

Ecosystem Development Division

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)