![]() ![]() ![]() The goal is to expose children (from as young as six or seven) to coding. “This way, they will find the reason to learn mathematics and science in a fun way from a young age. To solve real-world problems, the individuals need to have a strong foundation in mathematics and science,” says Ku, which prompted the company to start iTrain Kids a decade ago. “The best we can do is to produce super users of digital tools such as AI, big data, data analytics and other software tools. ![]() Although the company has worked with the governments of a few countries to train graduates and professionals, there has not been much success in developing digital creators. That is why he and Bikesh Lakhmichand established iTrain, which focuses on digital technology education, back in 2005. Ku agrees, pointing out that to create a successful digital economy that contributes to the country’s GDP, more digital creators will be needed. It is also changing what and how we learn. Technology has played a big role in supporting the continuation of teaching and learning during the recent lockdowns. Training them in digital skills allows them to discover the opportunity for digitalisation whereas it is the tech employees who will be tasked with the implementation,” he points out. Non-tech employees are the domain experts in their respective fields whether it is finance, marketing or sales. “Digital skills are important for non-tech employees, more so than tech employees. “The goal is to upskill and reskill all the tech and non-tech employees on digital skills in order to increase the organisation’s digital quotient,” says Ku, disclosing that the group is currently working with a financial institution to come up with a digital skills competency framework. A simple way to discover this is to find out how many apps are created by Malaysians,” he says.Ĭompanies such as the iTrain Group are assisting organisations and the government on employee digital empowerment. “Currently, Malaysia is a digital consumer country compared with the US and China or even Taiwan. ITrain Group co-founder and executive director Datuk Eric Ku stresses that to create a successful digital economy that contributes to the country’s GDP and growth, more digital creators are required. This has been one of the key lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic. The digital transformation of an organisation, once considered a nice-to-have, is now viewed as critical for business survival, allowing businesses to quickly respond and adapt to change. Sharing on News Update on The Edge & Digital News Asia Designed to replicate real-world scenarios, the programme is extremely intense.”īy Eric Ku, Executive Director, iTrain Group The programme tries to spark personal development in ways that will help students succeed in high-pressure tech working environment. It will also reduce the unemployment among non-tech graduates. “We designed the microdegree program with the intention of bridging the digital talent gap by reskilling non-tech graduates and professionals for tech jobs. To solve real-world problems, the individuals need to have a strong foundation in mathematics and science, which prompted us to start iTrain Kids a decade ago." The best we can do is to produce super users of digital tools such as AI, big data, data analytics and other software tools. “Although the company has worked with the governments of a few countries to train graduates and professionals, there has not been much success in developing digital creators. Training them in digital skills allows them to discover the opportunity for digitalisation whereas it is the tech employees who will be tasked with the implementation” ![]()
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