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K-Youth Development Programme

K-Youth is a youth employability initiative by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) which aims to develop Malaysia’s future talents. The programme will equip youth with commercially useful skills and experience to enhance their employability.

Khazanah remains committed to support the nation’s youth employability, aligned with our Advancing Malaysia strategy and the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI.

FAST-TRACK YOUR TECH CAREER IN JUST MONTHS WHILE EARNING RM2,000* MONTHLY

LEARN

πŸ“Œ EnrolΒ in one of our globally-recognised tech courses
πŸ“Œ Acquire professionals skills needed to ace interviews, secure a job and thrive in the workplace
πŸ“Œ Learn through live online classes and projects led by industry practitioners

K-Youth online learning of tech and professional skills

PRACTICE

πŸ“Œ Gain practical on-the-job training with one of our 500+ partner employers
πŸ“Œ Build a portfolio of projects and strengthen your CV to impress future employers
πŸ“Œ Seek support from our dedicated team of career coaches

Excelerate K-Youth career support and events

MEET

πŸ“Œ Join our workshops & interactive sessions to learn from speakers and alumni
πŸ“Œ Participate in our private career fairs and meet our hiring partner employersΒ 
πŸ“Œ Earn up to 2x as a tech professional vs the average Malaysian salary

Excelerate K-Youth exclusive recruitment events with talent partners

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THESE GLOBALLY-RECOGNISED COURSES

Certified Ethical Hacker

πŸ—“οΈ 27 June 2024 (Class Full)
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8 August 2024 (Class Full)
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5 September 2024 (Class Full)
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This is the world’s most advanced certified ethical hacking course that covers 20 of the most current security domains any individual will ever want to know when they are planning to beef-up the information security posture of their organisation. The accredited course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
πŸ”’ Thorough introduction to ethical hacking
πŸ”’ Exposure to threat vectors and countermeasures
πŸ”’ Addresses emerging areas of IoT, cloud, and mobile hacking
πŸ”’ Prepares you to combat Trojans, malware, backdoors, and more
πŸ”’ Enables you to hack using mobile

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in IT/Computer Science field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Cybersecurity Technician
πŸ’Ό Network Security Administrator
πŸ’Ό Security Analyst
πŸ’Ό Network Defense Technician

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,002/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 36% > 5 years experience

Certificate in Telecoms

πŸ—“οΈ 22 July 2024 (Class Full)
πŸ—“οΈ 5 September 2024 (Class Full)
πŸ—“οΈ 1 October 2024

Gain an advantage when joining the stable telecommunications industry. This course provides a solid understanding of the industry's historical background, technologies, future direction, and business dynamics.

Participants explore mobile technologies from 2G through to 5G, and emerging technologies, as well as gaining insights into the concept of the Metaverse. The program also covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and the top priorities and challenges facing the telecoms industry, including network capacity, connectivity, innovation, and sustainability.

By the end of the course, you will have gained the best possible foundation for successful careers in the telecoms industry in a engineering or tech capacity.

Requirement:
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Diploma or Degree in an Engineering or IT/Computer Science field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Telecoms Engineer/Technician
πŸ’Ό Telco Project Engineer
πŸ’Ό Core Network Engineer

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,860/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 77% > 5 years experience

5G and IoT

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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22 July 2024 (Class Full)
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5 September 2024 (Class Full)

This integrated course offers an expansive view of 5G and IoT/M2M technologies, their commercial implications, and their roles in modern communication and business strategies.

Participants will understand the operational and strategic aspects of IoT/M2M technologies, including Cellular M2M, eSIM, and 5G's enabling capabilities like NB-IoT and CIoT. Simultaneously, it delves into 5G's transformative potential for telcos and adjacent industries, equipping learners with insights into the technology's flexibility, cost efficiency, and its power to drive new business models and opportunities.

Beneficial for learners looking to establish themselves in the telecoms industry. Providing them with a sound foundation, especially those aiming to specialise in the evolving sectors of 5G and IoT/M2M technology.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in an Engineering or IT/Computer Science field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό 5G Radio Engineer
πŸ’Ό 5G Network Architect
πŸ’Ό IoT System Engineer

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,130/month
⬆️ 42% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 31% > 5 years experience

Data Analytics Bootcamp

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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6 June 2024 (Class Full)
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27 June 2024 (Class Full)
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18 July 2024 (Class Full)
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8 August 2024 (Class Full)
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5 September 2024 (Class Full)

This course will empower learners to use popular data tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau to perform robust analyses, communicate insights, and complete end-to-end data projects. Ideal for any graduate looking to pursue a data-driven career and for those who deal with data on a daily basis.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
πŸ“Š Use Excel, SQL, and Tableau to collect, clean, and analyze large data sets.
πŸ“Š Present data-driven insights to key stakeholders using data visualization and dashboards.
πŸ“Š Tell compelling stories with your data.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in any field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Data Analyst
πŸ’Ό Business Analyst
πŸ’Ό Marketing Analyst
πŸ’Ό Research Analyst
πŸ’Ό Data Engineer
πŸ’Ό Data Storyteller

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,420/month
⬆️ 42% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 86% > 5 years experience

Digital Marketing Bootcamp

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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6 June 2024 (Class Full)
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18 July 2024(Class Full)
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8 August 2024(Class Full)

Build confidence and capability to apply modern marketing strategies on the job, driving growth with comprehensive, multichannel campaigns.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:Β Β 
πŸ“’ Design and execute comprehensive marketing plans through channels such as social media, search, email, and paid advertising.
πŸ“’ Execute marketing strategy that’s powered by data and customer insight.
πŸ“’ Measure and optimize performance for campaign success using Google Analytics.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in any field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Digital Marketer
πŸ’Ό Social Media Executive
πŸ’Ό Account Executive
πŸ’Ό Performance Marketing
πŸ’Ό Ad Operations
πŸ’Ό Content Marketer

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,730/month
⬆️ 34% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 74% > 5 years experience

Certified Network Defender

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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8 August 2024 (Class Full)

This is the world’s most advanced network defense course that covers 14 of the most current network security domains any individuals will ever want to know when they are planning to protect, detect, and respond to the network attacks. The course contains hands-on labs, based on major network security tools and to provide network administrators real world expertise on current network security technologies and operations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
πŸ”’ Knowledge on how to protect, detect, and respond to network attacks
πŸ”’ Network defense fundamentals
πŸ”’ Application of network security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN, and firewall configuration
πŸ”’ Intricacies of network traffic signature, analysis, and vulnerability scanning

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in IT/Computer Science field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Cybersecurity Technician
πŸ’Ό Security Administrator
πŸ’Ό SOC Analyst
πŸ’Ό Network Defense Technician

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,002/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 36% > 5 years experience

Product Management Bootcamp

Class start dates:
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27 June 2024 (Class Full)

Build confidence and capability to lead teams through the product life cycle and solve customer problems.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:Β Β 
πŸ“„ Determine key risks and assumptions of a product in order to prioritize research and discovery work.
πŸ“„ Validate hypotheses by gathering user feedback via MVPs, interviews, experiments, and testing.
πŸ“„ Execute competitive research to highlight market gaps and trends.
πŸ“„ Apply metrics alongside OKRs to measure a product’s success and track its life cycle.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in any field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Product Specialist
πŸ’Ό Product Growth
πŸ’Ό Product Innovation
πŸ’Ό Product Researcher
πŸ’Ό Product QA
πŸ’Ό Product Marketing

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,850/month
⬆️ 23% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 75% > 5 years experience

Python Programming Bootcamp

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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6 June 2024 (Class Full)
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18 July 2024 (Class Full)
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5 September 2024 (Class Full)

Learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language and start leveraging its versatile capabilities to build data or web applications.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:Β Β 
🐍 Understand and apply object-oriented programming fundamentals and code in Python.
🐍 Explore data applications as a special topic.
🐍 Create a custom app that pulls in 3rd-party data or integrates functionality from APIs.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in any field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό Python Developer
πŸ’Ό Database Engineer
πŸ’Ό Junior App Developer
πŸ’Ό Quality Assurance Engineer
πŸ’Ό Machine Learning Engineer
πŸ’Ό Research Analyst

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,690/month
⬆️ 34% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 98% > 5 years experience

Certified Security Specialist

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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5 September 2024 (Class Full)

The EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) course provides comprehensive foundational training in network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics, equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge. The course builds a firm foundation in cybersecurity, making it ideal for individuals starting in this field.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
πŸ”’ Gain comprehensive knowledge in securing network infrastructure, including implementing security policies and identifying network threats.
πŸ”’ Develop practical skills in ethical hacking techniques, enabling learners to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.
πŸ”’ Acquire the ability to conduct effective digital forensic investigations, involving analysing and recovering data from digital devices, essential in cybercrime investigations.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in IT/Computer Science field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό IT Support Technician
πŸ’Ό Cybersecurity Technician
πŸ’Ό Network Administrators
πŸ’Ό Information Security Analyst

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,550/month
⬆️ 31% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 40% > 5 years experience

User Experience Bootcamp

Due to overwhelming applications, we're no longer accepting participants for these classes.
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27 June 2024 (Class Full)
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8 August 2024 (Class Full)

Translate user wants and needs into intuitive digital experiences that power revenue, loyalty, and product success.


By the end of the course, you will be able to:Β Β 
✏️ Discover how to identify, ideate, articulate, and develop design solutions for UX challenges.
✏️ Develop and document personas, journey maps, user flows, and annotated wireframes.
✏️ Utilize industry-standard tools to propose and refine design decisions.

Requirement:
πŸ“š Diploma or Degree in any field

Potential Roles:
πŸ’Ό UX Designer
πŸ’Ό UX Strategist
πŸ’Ό UX Researcher
πŸ’Ό Interaction Designer
πŸ’Ό Experience Designer
πŸ’Ό User Journey Builder

Earning Potential:
πŸ’΅ Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,590/month
⬆️ 34% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 98% > 5 years experience

To unlock your potential and join K-Youth, you must be:

Β Malaysian citizen between 18 - 30 years old.

Diploma or Degree holder from a local or foreign university (not accepting Masters or PhD).

CGPA 2.8 and above only.

Currently unemployed.

Must be able to commit to this programme FULL-TIME for four (4) months.

To succeed in K-Youth and get hired faster, you must be:

Driven and excited about securing a digital or tech career.

You value personal ownership, diversity of opinion and collaboration with others.

Have good interpersonal and communication skills.

2,000+ job-seeking graduates have benefitted from programmes offered by Excelerate and our partner Pilihan Wibawa since 2021.

20,000+ organisations and 700,000+ professionals trust the courses offered by us in partnership with General Assembly, Wray Castle and EC-Council.

Our Talent Partners

excelerate k-youth past learners alumni

What Learners Say About Us

The Career Success Toolkit class and instructor was welcoming and ensured a safe space of discussion.

Soh Annjo | K-Youth 2023

Truthfully, everything is amazing as my instructor clearly share their knowledge and related with industry on how to apply or use the knowledge, tools or software.

Nur Asiah Baihaqi | K-Youth 2023

It provides all the necessary and important information plus skills for job finding and all the teachers are super friendly and responsive as well!!

Leanne Siah | K-Youth 2023

Resourceful. Got support group. Got networking. Good instructor.

Muhamad Nur Firdaus Saharodzi | K-Youth 2023

The programme successfully taught me a new skill in such a short period of time which shows the brilliance of the instructors involved. I came into the programme expecting to upskill my current knowledge and I can confidently say that I have achieve that.

Ahmad Aliff Imran | K-Youth 2023

I find the program engaging and insightful. It is a good way to introduce someone to the tech.

Maxwell Judd Lawrence | K-Youth 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

About The Programme

This youth employability initiative is here to upskill and faciliate job placements for young unemployed Malaysians aged between 18 - 30 into technology roles (e.g., Data Analyst, UX Designer, Digital Marketer, Cybersecurity Technician, Telco Junior Technician, etc.). Excelerate Asia has collaborated with Khazanah Nasional to be part of the K-Youth Development Programme 2024 to provide you the opportunity to upskill yourself and unlock career opportunities in technology roles.

The programme will run for 4 months. It starts with a 5-week digital skills training and a professional skills programme, followed by remaining weeks of On-the-Job Training (OJT) and job placement support.

No, you do not pay anything to enrol in this programme! However, if you drop out from the programme, you are required to reimburse the training fees.

The learning course will be held completely online. Please ensure you have a stable internet connection and have access to a laptop or PC in order to attend the classes and complete the coursework.

Yes! If you successfully pass the course completion requirement, you will receive a certificate of completion after the programme. Thousands of our alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.

We aim to provide you with all the support needed throughout your job searching journey including upskilling, coaching, networking opportunities and connection with talent partners. If you actively seek employment, perform your career commitments set out by our Career Success team, you will see yourself on the right path toward a career goal you set at the start of the programme.

Yes, you will receive a monthly allowance of RM2,000 including government statutory deductions (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, etc.) from our programme implementer Pilihan Wibawa, as long as you fulfil the criteria and milestones required on a weekly basis. Please note, no relocation allowance will be provided.

Course Details

Registrations have started and classes commence 6th June 2024 onwards. Please refer to the individual course descriptions for the exact class start dates.
Do note that Excelerate reserves the right to change class dates or cancel the class before the course start date.
No, you are only eligible to apply for ONE course, and must not have participated in any similar government sponsored programmes (e.g. MySTEP, PENJANA KPT-CAP).
Yes, based on the discretion of our admissions team on suitability to the learners and availability of spot.
If you decide to terminate your contract, you are required to reimbuse back Excelerate according to the terms & conditions stated in the contract.
That's great! We encourage you to secure an internship or a job placement during your five week of class to ensure smoother transition. However, you still have to complete your classes in order to graduate and abide your contract. Let your future employer know of a suitable starting date after you complete the programme. Excelerate will support you to ensure a successful career start.
All our courses will be held virtually (online). You must have access to a computer/laptop and a stable Internet connection. However, our Kuala Lumpur Campus facilities are open to K-Youth 2024 students with limited slots, where you can access our WiFi, projectors, whiteboards, desks, and chairs if needed.

On-Job-Training and Placement Support

OJT is the 12-weeks paid internship section of the programme that provides you with a chance to apply theoretical knowledge gained through your digital and professional skills classes in a real-world work environment. In some cases, OJT can serve as a stepping stone to a full-time job offer (placement) within the same organisation if you perform well and meet the employer's expectations.
Excelerate will match you if you require support in finding your "dream" OJT or company as best as we can. Learners that are able to find their own are encouraged to pursue their own to ensure the best fit and experience for them.
It is highly recommended that you initiate your search for an OJT or placement position within your first week of class, as one of the initial modules will focus on enhancing your CV and profile. It is advisable to dedicate your free time in applying for various roles and attending interviews, as the expectation is for you to commence your OJT by Week 6.
We will support you through upskilling via your digital and professional skills courses, coaching, networking opportunities and connection with talent partners.
In the event that you are unable to secure your own OJT, Excelerate may facilitate the matching process based on the needs and availability of OJT positions. This matching process operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have secured a full-time opportunity (placement), you are permitted to withdraw from the program ahead of schedule subject to approval with supporting documents. Alternatively, you may fulfil the entirety of the OJT and request a later start date to ensure the completion of assigned tasks and maintain a positive professional relationship with the OJT company.
The program duration is limited to 16 weeks, and the provided allowance is specifically allocated for this timeframe. If you are unable to secure a full-time job opportunity (placement) within the 16-weeks period, the allowance will not be extended. Nevertheless, the Career Success team will continue to offer support, including CV reviewing and career coaching, for an additional 60 days beyond the program's end.

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