Friday, 17 January 2014

Cell phone users can pursue internationally recognised courses

Indian Cell phone users having concern in developing skill on finance and accounts can now follow internationally recognised professional courses online for free.
Mobile Phone users can pursue courses


Mathew Hancock, Minister for Skills and Enterprise of UK, today launched India's first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for professional skills at an event hosted by National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC).



Working in corporation with internationally recognised accrediting bodies such as Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and IDM the only United Kingdom government approved awarding body in digital and direct marketing. The Website (Qualt.com) brings a series of industry and job-specific, entry level, free, professional training chances to India.

The first course for this series is Mobile MOOC in finance and accounts.

Launching in March 2014, this smart phone app combines mobile technology and game playing in an interactive learning environment. The AAT India app can be an advantage to those who are enthusiastic on acquiring skill in finance and accounting and have a mobile.

"I am pleased to be launching the website and the AAT India mobile MOOC, and specifically Mobile MOOCs, are an innovative approach to addressing India's skill lack, and will have immediate appeal to young people entering the workplace," Minister said.

Speaking on the event, Chief Operating Officer of the NSDC, Atul Bhatnagar, said MOOCs will help in delivering quality content to a large group of people.

"NSDC very welcomes the launch of MOOC skill courses in Finance by AAT which can potentially benefit all mobile phone users who may have a concern in developing a relevant skill. We would welcome more such initiatives in the coming future," Chief Operating Officer said.


Clare Morley, Global Development Director, Clare Morley said: "Good financial management is important for any business to succeed, which is why it is also significant to have well-trained people looking after the finances. This is why we are happy to be working to build skill-capacity and developing both employees and the organisations in which they work."

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