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28 December 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the “Pathway to Prosperity: Upskilling Selangor’s Professionals for a Digital Future” course. This free training programme is designed to equip participants with job-ready skills in data centre management and artificial intelligence (AI), supporting employability and career advancement in a rapidly growing digital economy, particularly in Selangor, which serves as a key hub of Malaysia’s digital transformation, in line with national digital development and workforce upskilling priorities.
Targeted at early- to mid-career professionals based in Selangor, the programme aims to strengthen local talent pipelines by providing practical knowledge, industry-relevant skills, and professional certification. Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications by 3 January 2026 via the form below.
Course Content
The course will run from 10 January to 12 April 2026 and includes:
- Self-paced online learning modules (1–2 hours per week)
- Live webinars held on weekends (1–2 hours per week)
- A total of three days of in-person workshops in the Selangor area (March and April 2026)
- Certification awarded by UNITAR upon successful completion
Eligibility
As this is a fundamental-level course, no prior advanced technical background is required, making the course accessible to participants from diverse professional backgrounds who are motivated to upskill and reskill for the digital economy.
Applications are open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Early- or mid-career professionals
- Currently based in Selangor, Malaysia
- Interested in pursuing or transitioning into a career related to data centres or AI
- Eligible for employed and unemployed applicants, including SME owners and business leaders
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications by 3 January 2026 via this application form. As spaces are limited, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early.