MY5G-Ericsson Educate now part of MDEC Let’s Learn Digital programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Ericsson announced the inclusion of the MY5G-Ericsson Educate online programme as part of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) Let’s Learn Digital programme.

The free, self-paced online learning program is designed to introduce the Malaysian workforce, as well as interested university-level students across all disciplines, to 5G and telecommunications, as well as related technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning.

Learners who successfully complete the assessment at the end of the course will earn a digital badge from Ericsson. The programme has been designed by Ericsson and is supported by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the company mandated to deploy Malaysia’s 5G network and infrastructure.

MY5G-Ericsson Educate initiative will support and contribute to the country’s digital economy and Industry 4.0 transformation. It will provide both students and lecturers access to quality digital learning resources that draw on Ericsson’s 145-year experience in telecommunications and ICT. It also includes an awardwinning interactive game that teaches the history of telecommunications and can be enhanced with the use of VR headsets for a more immersive experience.

Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh head David Hägerbro said, “We are pleased to establish this strategic partnership with DNB and MDEC to develop this unique initiative for Malaysia to support the National 4IR policy implementation.

“The inclusion of MY5G-Ericsson Educate in the Let’s Learn Digital programme will provide learners with the skillsets necessary to thrive in Malaysia’s burgeoning digital economy.

“Malaysia has continued to invest in digitalisation and this initiative will complement the government’s efforts to equip citizens with 5G knowledge and skillsets so that they can fully leverage Malaysia’s 5G network.”