- Google is offering around 130,000 scholarships in 2018-19 through online certification agencies like Pluralsight and Udacity to encourage students and developers to upgrade their skills. - The scholarships cover courses in computer science areas like Android development, mobile web development, cloud architecture, and data engineering. - Eligible candidates include those aged 18 or above and pursuing a computer science or related course. They must register online by January 31, 2018.

1. - Neela Megha Shyam Desai
Associate Professor
ACE
Engineering College
‘Tushti’
Life Skills & Career Development Cell
- Neela Megha Shyam Desai

2. Introduction- Reskilling
Google offers Scholarships in different
categories to encourage students and
developers upgrade their skills
The idea is to encourage keen and interested
learners enhance their employability skills as
well as plan their career development
It is a level playing platform provided by Google
for all who are interested in developing their
skills and get access to the latest technologies

3. Scholarships for 2018-19
This year, in all around 1,30,000
scholarships are being offered by Google in
different categories
Presently Scholarships are in the
Computer Science areas
These courses are offered through the
most popular On-line certification
agencies Pluralsight and Udacity

4. Who is Eligibile
18 years age or above
Pursuing a course in Computer
Science or allied subjects
Registration is through on-line
process only

5. Websites for On-line Registration
PluralSight Weblink
For on-line registration Copy the following link and
paste in your web browser
https://www.pluralsight.com/partners/google
Udacity Weblink
For on-line registration Copy the following link
and paste in your web browser
https://in.udacity.com/google-india-scholarships

6. Details of Pluralsight Courses
Presently Pluralsight is offering the following
courses under Google Scheme
1. Android Developer
2. Mobile Web Developer
3. Cloud Architect
4. Data Engineer
One of the above can be opted and registered

7. PluralSight Procedure
The website of PluralSight
appears as shown in the
diagram
It provides option for selection
of one of the paths. Area
rounded by blue color line.
Android Developer path is
default path and white in Color
Choose the path one you are
interested to learn from the
four options
Fill the details in the white rows
Click the Terms and Conditions
to go to the next screen Area
circled by the yellow line

8. PluralSight-Android Screen
The suggested resources
videos to complete this
course is suggested in this
screen. See the courses in
Red box
Below it, the videos are also
listed
Level of the video is also
mentioned as beginner,
medium and advanced.
Follow the path of learning
as per the
recommendation for
completing the videos

9. Pluralsight-Mobile Web Developer
This screen appears as
shown (See the courses
in Red rectangle)
Choose this if you are
interested in learning
the skills to develop
front end web
development for mobile
applications
You may start with
HTML, JAVA, CSS, JS
and so on

10. Pluralsight – Cloud Architect Path
This path is
recommended if your
interest is to develop
backend for applications
Start with SQL, Data
Processing, Apache and
then others. This alos
requires skill in basic
programming like
Python or JAVA or
another language
See the courses in the
red Box

11. Pluralsight – Data Engineer path
If your love is for
making a successful
career in data sciences,
then this is the correct
path for you
It is recommended to
start with Python-JAVA-
Apache-SQL-Business
Analytics-Machine
learning and complete
the remaining videos
See the red box

12. Pluralsight
Once you have completed the process of
registration, you will get access to the resources
of pluralsight video lessons as per the path
chosen by you
Complete the videos within the stipulated time
Normally you will have to complete 70 hours of
video in about 60 days of time

13. Udacity-Welcome Screen
When you type the
URL of Udacity, the
welcome screen
appears as shown in
th diagram
Click on Apply now
This will take to the
next screen. You have
to register to apply for
training program

14. Udacity - Registration
Enter details All Compulsory
First Name
Last Name
e-mail
Create a password
Confirm the password.
Click on “Signup”
Alternatively you can register
through FaceBook account or
Google Account if you have one.
E-mail is a recommended way of
registration

15. Udacity-Registration Confirmation
Clicking on ‘Submit’
button leads to the next
screen which appears as
in the diagram
Your registration status
on the top of the screen
You are also prompted
to furnish your details
The next four screens
guide you to fill the data

16. Udacity – Background Information
You are required to fill the
details about your
programming skills and
levels. Responses begin with
primitive skills to comfort
levels in programming
Skill level in logic
development through Python
language is to be provided.
You will have to gauge
yourself on a 5 level (0 to 4)
scale
Furnish all the details and
move to the next screen

17. Udacity- Your Goals Screen
ff You are required to write in
respond by explaining two
important queries:
Choose the Primary purpose of
choosing the program
1. What do you expect to
accomplish through this
program
2. Why do you thing you
deserve this scholarship
based program
Answer well for these
queries. Be clear but simple
and brief in your answer.
Type your full name as your
signature. Click ‘Continue’

18. Udacity – The final Screen
ff Upon successful
registration, the final
screen appears that
shows some details
You can edit your details
upto 01-Feb-2018
You will be intimated
bout confirmation of your
admission by 07-02-18.
Your classes will
commence from 14-02-18

19. Udacity – Course pathways
Udacity also offers courses under this scheme in four
computer related careers. Udacity calls it Career
Pathways
The Four Pathways are
1. Android Basic Path
2. Android Developer Path
3. Front-end Web developer path
4. Mobile Web developer path
One of the paths is to be chosen.
Registration for ONLY one is allowed

20. Udacity – Android Basics Path
ff Android Basics Path
Two weeks Basic course
on android platform
Begins with JAVA
Course Covers
 User interface
 User input
 Networking
 Multiple app screen

21. Udacity – Android Developer Path
An advanced Android
developer course
An intermediate 60
hour program
Leads to pursue FREE
nanodegree through
Udacity if qualified
for the next round in
the scholarship
scheme

22. Udacity – Front-end Web developer path
Useful for those interested in
developing stunning websites.
Six months course with two
courses of three months
duration each
Course covers
 HTML
 CSS
 Other necessary tools
One of the top ten career
options in India is Web
developer

23. Udacity- Mobile Web developer Path
Course for those
interested in making
career in web
development on mobiles.
Six months course in th
advanced stage or phase-
II (Scholarship program)
Course covers
 HTML
 CSS
 JAVA Script

24. Goolge Scholarships – General Information
 All the courses on both the sites are free in the first round.
 One of the courses can be registered for by a student
 Software developers, faculty in the field of engineering and
working in the computers related field are eligible
 31, Jan, 2018 is the last date for registration
 Udacity informs of invitation to the course by 14-Feb-2018
 Pluralsight courses can be accessed immediately upon
registration
 Time limit in terms of days and hours is mentioned
 Videos are available from these websites for registered
students
 Doubts shall be clarified by the experts through e-
mail or chatting facilities

25. Thank you for
Watching this presentation.
Good Luck
N M S Desai
ACE
Engineering College