Step 1
Select a Track
Learners who apply to the program will select 1 of 3 tracks: Agile Software Development, AI Programming with Python, and Enterprise Security.
Next Generation Tech Booster
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Bertelsmann and Udacity are partnering to award learners with scholarships. Learn valuable skills to open new career opportunities in the lucrative fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or project management.
About the Next Generation Tech Booster
If you’re 18 years or older, have English comprehension, and are looking to develop job-ready skills in project management, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, this scholarship program is for you.
As a global leader in media, education, and services, Bertelsmann wants to empower people around the world to be successful in the tech and data sectors, especially those individuals who historically may not have access to such skill-building opportunities. This program aims to set up eager learners for exciting, high-paying careers in tech.
Please note: if you are a Bertelsmann employee, please apply to the Bertelsmann Employee Scholarship linked here.
Today's challenge
The tech industry offers some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand employment opportunities today. But these opportunities have been unequal and exclusionary—particularly to people living in certain global regions and communities.
Bertelsmann and Udacity are teaming up to create change. This scholarship program aims to give learners around the world the opportunity to develop lucrative digital skills regardless of cultural background or social status. Apply to the Next Generation Tech Booster today and gain applicable skills to start a new career in tech and help break open the industry for the advancement of talent everywhere.
How does it work?
Step 2
Challenge Course
17,000 applicants accepted into the program will enroll in a challenge course for their selected track, where they will learn the foundational elements of their chosen topic. The artificial intelligence and cybersecurity tracks have technical assessments on which applicants will be tested in order to qualify. The project management track has no technical assessment prior to the Challenge Course.
Step 3
Scholarship Recipients Announced
The 500 top-performing students from their respective challenge courses receive a Nanodegree program scholarship. To learn more about the individual programs, please visit the pages for Agile Software Development, AI Programming with Python, and Enterprise Security.
Designed with students' needs in mind
Convenient
Courses are part-time and online so you can learn when and where it’s convenient for you.
Flexible
Our flexible schedule means you can put in a few hours in the challenge phase, and 8-10 hours in the Nanodegree phase per week.
In-depth
Students can access dozens of hours of free training modules and tutorials on project management, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence and their real-world applications.
Inclusive
The scholarship is available to interested learners around the world.
Cutting-edge
Students get the exciting opportunity to learn competencies in one of three of the most in-demand and fastest-growing fields in tech.
Mentor-supported
All students will be supported by content experts and tutors during the program.
Udacity played a pivotal role in helping me achieve my career transition goals.The platform addressed my challenges of inadequate education and practical knowledge by offering a structured learning path, hands-on projects, expert mentorship, and relevant industry-focused curriculum. Through Udacity, I was able to gain the skills and confidence needed to enter the tech industry successfully.
Program Details
Agile Software Developer
Learn best practices for using an Agile framework to build better products faster and more efficiently.
View DetailsAI Programming with Python
Learn Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, PyTorch, and Linear Algebra—the foundations for building your own neural network.
View DetailsEnterprise Security
The Enterprise Security Nanodegree program imparts foundational skills in security engineering for corporate environments. Covering network and data security, endpoint protection, and application security, you will learn to design robust defenses, manage data integrity, and comply with privacy regulations, which will enhance the security posture of any enterprise.
View DetailsScholarship Timeline
Monday, October 23, 2023
Next Generation Tech Booster applications open on Udacity’s website
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Last day to submit applications to earn scholarship access on Udacity
Monday, December 11, 2023
Scholarship recipients notified of their admission to the program
Friday, December 15, 2023
Phase 1 Challenge start date
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Phase 1 Challenge end date
Friday, March 8, 2024
Phase 2 Nanodegree start date
Monday, July 15, 2024
Phase 2 Nanodegree end date
About Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. The company stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.
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