Software king of the world Microsoft has launched nine higher education courses with three UK universities.
The nine courses are Data Analysis, Data Science, Big Data, Cybersecurity, DevOps, IT Support, Internet of Things, AI and Entry-Level Software Development.
The big idea is to drive the number of students studying emerging tech, and the courses will take place at the University of London, Staffordshire University and London School of Economics and Political Science.
Microsoft said the courses in artificial intelligence cybersecurity and data science had been built to help tackle the skills gap in the UK.
Microsoft general manager of 21st Century Jobs, skills and employability Karen Kocher said: “The incredible transformation we’re witnessing in the 21st century workplace calls out for key organisations – governments, higher education institutions, employers, the non-profit sector – to step up and work together to teach, train and prepare workers for the jobs of tomorrow.
“This is a crucial part of our purpose at Microsoft and we are proud to join forces with seminal, global learning institutions to help make good on that purpose.”
