Please note: Applications for this program have closed, but you can sign up below to be notified for future programs.
Learn in-demand skills and take the next step in your tech career. Accenture LearnVantage and Girls Who Code offer this opportunity at no cost to participants to equip them with hands-on training in high-growth technology fields, delivered by Udacity.
The Build Forward Program is designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to pursue in-demand roles across emerging technology and AI fields. Through industry-relevant education, hands-on experience, and guided support, participants gain the foundation and confidence to step into a rapidly evolving tech landscape and succeed in high-growth career pathways.
Through this program, learners will be able to learn valuable skills - online, self-paced with synchronous mentor support- to open new career opportunities in the lucrative fields of Generative AI or product management.
Find more details for each of the courses via these links: Product Strategy for Product Managers(opens in a new tab), Generative AI Fundamentals(opens in a new tab).
Elgibility
Residents of the U.S. who have the basic knowledge needed to pass the assessment are encouraged to apply.
Flexibility
Our flexible schedule allows learners to balance their university studies or jobs with the program, putting in just a few hours a week and progressing through their courses and projects at their own pace.
In-depth
Learners can access free training modules and tutorials.
Community
Learners receive guidance from mentors and join a community of experts and peers.
With a $1 billion investment, Accenture launched LearnVantage to redefine how organizations prepare their people for the AI economy.
Accenture LearnVantage provides comprehensive learning and training services from learning strategy and design, pre-built or custom learning solutions, learning managed services to certifications. The LearnVantage AI-powered platform and services are purposely built to provide personalized learning experience, and address the needs for clarity, agility and relevance at speed and scale, both for businesses and individuals.
Girls Who Code is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, with the goal of reaching 5 million young people by 2030. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and champion young people to become changemakers in tech. We are committed to increasing access to the technology field for all, equipping the next generation to thrive in emerging fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other transformative technologies shaping the 21st century.
Step 1
Select a Track
Learners who apply to the program will select one of two tracks: Generative AI Fundamentals or Product Strategy for Product Managers. For Generative AI Fundamentals: Learners need to cover the Intermediate Python(opens in a new tab) skills. For Product Strategy: No prior technical skills are required. You will need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.
Step 2
Apply for the Program
Applicants accepted into the program will enroll in their selected program, where they will learn the foundational elements of their chosen topic. All offered tracks have technical assessments on which applicants will be tested in order to qualify.
Step 3
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Scholarship recipients notified by email. To learn more about the individual programs, please visit the pages for Product Strategy for Product Managers(opens in a new tab) and Generative AI Fundamentals(opens in a new tab).
December 18, 2025
Applications open on Udacity's website.
January 23, 2026
Last day to submit applications to be considered for the scholarship.
February 8, 2026
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their admission to the program.
February 11, 2026
Classroom start date.
