This program aims to engage with existing and aspiring developers to help them build the skills they need to get a job in tech after the program is over. The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) program gives participants free access to select courses, projects, embedded labs (powered by Qwiklabs), and skill assessments; plus support from the Google Developer community. The resources available in this program will help developers build the skills necessary to get their Google certification. Previous participants have gone on to build impactful projects for their communities, make incredible steps in their career journeys, and even become Google-certified developers and engineers.
CURRICULUM
The tracks available this year include Android, Mobile Web Specialist, and Google Cloud. This year, we’re also excited to announce that Android learners will also get access to Kotlin courses. Kotlin has helped development teams increase productivity, improve app quality, and increase developer satisfaction and this will be a great opportunity for developers to level up their skills.
Acceptance into this program is limited, so get started today to ensure you don’t miss out! Applicants will be prioritized for advancement based on the amount of Pluralsight content consumed and other target demographics.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to participate in the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program, you must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa. You may only register for one learning track/role.
1. Associate Cloud
Engineer
Become the Associate
Cloud Engineer you want to be. With courses that target key cloud topics,
you’ll be able to skill up at your own pace. Our carefully curated courses will
help you develop key Cloud engineer skills and embedded labs help you get real-world
practice.
Why apply?
- Master in-demand Google Cloud skills with
expert-authored Pluralsight content
- Prepare to take the Associate Cloud
Engineer Certification exam (According to the 2020 Google Cloud certification impact report, 70% of
job applicants with a Google Cloud certification received at least one job
offer)
- Build the expert Cloud skills needed to
elevate your IT career
- Gain the confidence to apply for a new
Cloud role
- Receive mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer community
2. Associate
Android Developer
Become a world-class
Android developer with Pluralsight. Our carefully curated courses will help you
develop key Android skills and build the necessary skills to work as a
developer.
Why apply?
- Master in-demand Google developer skills
with expert-authored Pluralsight content
- Develop your skills and be prepared to
take the Associate Android Developer Certification exam
- Receive mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer community
- See how developers overcame obstacles in the 2020 program
3. Mobile Web
Specialist
Now’s the perfect time
to become an expert mobile web developer. We’ve put together a selection
of courses on the most relevant mobile web developer topics so you can build
your skills in the most important technologies and take your career to the next
level.
Why apply?
- Master in-demand Google developer skills
with expert-authored Pluralsight content
- Receive mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer community
- See how developers overcame obstacles in the 2020 program
The Benefits of the Google Africa Developer Scholarship Program (GADS) 2024
Android
- Master Google search skills for
Pluralsight content developers with an expert.
- Develop your skills by taking the Android
Developer Association Certification Exam
- Get mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer Community.
Google Cloud
- Master Google Cloud skills with a
Pluralsight content expert.
- Prepare for the Certified Associated Cloud
Engineer exam (According to the 2020 Google Cloud Certification Impact
Report, 70% of Google Cloud certified applicants receive at least one job
offer).
- Build the expert cloud skills you need for
your IT career.
- Gain the confidence to apply for new roles
in the cloud.
- Get mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer Community.
Mobile network
- Master the Pluralsight content development
skills developed by Google.
- Get mentorship support from the GADS
program and the Google Developer Community.
APPLY
- Complete onboarding survey
- Fill out the registration form (available
after submitting the onboarding survey)
- Watch any of your available Pluralsight
Skills content OR complete your (“Building Websites with HTML, CSS, and
Javascript” Skill IQ / “Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud)” Skill IQ /
“Associate Android Developer” Skill IQ )
Pluralsight and the other partners making this offer available may change selection criteria at their discretion.
CONTACT
If you have any
questions check out the Pluralsight Help Center