KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is offering an additional 3,000 enrolment slots for Bumiputera talents to pursue technology and professional certifications.
In a statement, YP said the move raises total active enrolments this year to more than 9,000. With the addition of 3,000 slots, YP is on track to reach its target of 12,000 scholars by the end-2025.
“As we celebrate 68 years of independence, I am proud to see how far Malaysia has come and the talents that have shaped our development.
“Moving forward, we want Bumiputera talents to be at the forefront of our nation’s growth story. To accelerate this, we want to enrol as many talents as we can to support the economy that Malaysia is striving for,” chief executive officer Ibrahim Sani said.
The agency offers more than 90 technology certification programmes, including cybersecurity, ethical hacking, enterprise AI, data practitioner and ArchiMate®.
For short, high-demand courses such as cybersecurity and AI, applicants are encouraged to take the lower financing package of up to RM15,000.
Meanwhile, Professional certifications include SAP, Halal Executive, Halal Internal Auditor, digital marketing, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2 and accounting qualifications such as CIMA, CPA Australia, MICPA x CA ANZ, ACCA and ICAEW.
YP provides up to RM150,000 in support, covering tuition, exams, materials and a monthly allowance, with placements at partner institutions.
“For working professionals in the finance and accounting space, particularly those in their 30s and 40s, YP strongly encourages closing the professional gap by pursuing the ‘experience pathway’ for the more popular accounting qualifications.
“We encourage talents to consult YP’s training partners to identify the most relevant pathway suited to their professional needs. YP remains committed to providing the necessary financing to support these talents in completing their chartered accountant status,” Ibrahim said.
For more information, visit www.peneraju.org.
