Get the Digital Skills you need to get back to work

StepIn2Tech, the two-year digital skills training programme developed in response to the pandemic by Microsoft Ireland in partnership with FIT, has now ended. The programme exceeded its target of supporting 10,000 learners.

In its place, Microsoft has introduced the Skills for Jobs programme. It is comprised of new courses and nine professional certificates to help people learn the foundational skills as well as the hard and soft skills needed for in-demand tech and tech-enabled jobs.

Get the digital skills you need to get back to work

How can Skills for Jobs program help me?

Skills for Jobs program is a global skills initiative, designed by Microsoft and LinkedIn, which is providing free access to 350 courses and nine new Career Essentials Certificates for nine of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. Using data from LinkedIn and the Burning Glass Institute, Microsoft analysed job listings to determine nine of the roles in greatest demand: Generative AI, Sustainable Tech, Cybersecurity, Administrative Professional, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Administrator, Software Developer or Data Analyst.

Through this initiative Microsoft and LinkedIn will be offering up to 50,000 LinkedIn Premium subscriptions to help learners from non-profit partners of Microsoft and LinkedIn, who complete a career certificate, get access to the 18,000 LinkedIn Learning courses offered through Premium. And this skilling content is available to anyone, right now, at opportunity.linkedin.com – completely free, no fee, no paid subscription.

The programme is designed to discover new career paths, learn relevant skills with an overarching aim of helping learners to secure in-demand jobs.

A one-day event on Generative AI

Join us for an AI Skill-up-a-thon – a one-day event in a blended learning environment focused on demystifying Generative AI. The training will help you to develop an understanding of generative AI models, learn the ethical considerations of using generative AI, and explore the impact of generative AI tools. This will allow us to work better and smarter! Register to complete this industry recognised Career Essentials certificate in Generative AI.

Please look at the below dates and sign up using this form.

Date	County	Location
07-December	Tipperary	Bohar Community Centre, Tipperary
16-February	Mayo	Ballina Fit Office, Mayo
29-February	Kilkenny	WeDo Workspace, Abbey Street, Kilkenny City
07-March	Tipperary	Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Tipperary
26-March	Tipperary	Location TBC
09-April	Cavan	Cavan Innovation and Technology Centre, Dublin Road, Cavan
15-April	Kilkenny	Urlingford BCP
April	Galway	Dates and location TBC
18-April	Tipperary	TBC
May	Galway	Dates and location TBC
9- May	Cavan	Cavan Innovation and Technology Centre, Dublin Road, Cavan
23-May	Tipperary	Dates and location TBC

If your area is not advertised, please add preferred location in the form.

In-demand careers waiting for you!

In a growing tech sector, there are several key job roles where the demand for skilled workers outstrips the current supply. Below are just some of the roles you may be interested in pursuing a career in:

Generative AI

Sustainable Tech

Cybersecurity

Administrative Professional

Project Manager

Business Analyst

Systems Administrator

Software Developer

Data Analyst

Software developer

Sales representative

Project manager

IT administrator

Customer service

Digital marketer

IT support/Help desk

Data analyst

Financial analyst

Graphic designer

FIT is delighted to help Microsoft to drive this initiative in Ireland by encouraging learner engagement and contributing to the greater collective impact.

We're here to help you find just the right opportunity

LinkedIn, Microsoft, and GitHub are offering free learning paths mapped to jobs that are in-demand, discounted Microsoft certifications to validate skills, and best practices for job searching and interview prepping, so you can put your best foot forward.

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