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57% of companies find it difficult to find ICT specialists 

• CyberTech Academy is a new online educational programme, with courses taught by VASS professionals and experts in the digital sector. 

• Thanks to the agreement with VASS University and the VASS Foundation, Linkia FP students will acquire high-demand skills and will be able to access grants for specialisation courses aimed at increasing their employability. 

Madrid, 14 November 2024 - At a time when digital transformation is setting the pace of the labour market and there is a growing shortage of skilled professionals in the technology sector, Linkia FP and VASS University have signed a collaboration agreement to train Vocational Training students in key digital skills. 

According to the European Commission's Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) Report (2023), Spanish companies are having serious difficulties in finding the digital talent they need57% reported problems in finding specialists in the ICT sector. The most difficult roles to fill include cybersecurity specialists, software and Big Data experts. 

The alliance between Linkia FP and VASS University aims to provide future professionals in the technology sector with up-to-date knowledge and to offer training that responds directly to the needs of companies and the labour market. The partnership will give Linkia FP students and alumni exclusive access to CyberTech Academy, a fully online training programme designed by VASS University.  

In this environment, students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in innovative topics, taught by active VASS professionals and experts from leading IBEX35 companies. The content focuses on areas of high demand in the technology sector.The programme is designed to ensure that participants acquire the skills most valued by the market. 

The main areas of CyberTech Academy training are related to programming, cloud computing, network administration or cybersecurity.The following are some of the fields in which companies have serious difficulties in recruiting qualified talent. These training areas include: Scrum, Kanban Methodology, Python, Responsive Design, Git: Version Control, Jira, Introduction to QA Specialisation, Cloud Computing and Cloud Architecture, Databases in the Cloud, Server Administration, Advanced Networks: VPNs, Firewalls and WAN, Network Design: Infrastructure, Technologies and Performance, Pentesting and Security Testing, and Switched Network Design, among others. 

 
In addition to this innovative training offer, Linkia FP students will be eligible for scholarships provided by the VASS Foundation for the Promotion of Digital Talent, which will give them access to highly specialised courses, with durations ranging from 40 to 180 hours. These training courses, which will be held periodically, are focused on obtaining certifications and technical qualifications that are in great demand by cutting-edge technology companies. 

Víctor Gómez Baudet, CEO of Linkia FPpoints out that "This alliance represents a decisive step forward in our commitment to offer vocational training aligned with the current demands of the labour market. Thanks to the collaboration with VASS University, we reinforce two fundamental principles of Linkia FP: to ensure a successful job placement for our students and to connect with the needs of our partner companies.". 

For its part, Antonio Rueda Guglieri, Director of VASS Universitynotes that "CyberTech Academy responds to a new vision of expert learning, enriching formal education with the applied perspective of the professional world. It is not just about teaching digital skills, but incorporating a dynamic, labour market-oriented vision that addresses the needs of a constantly evolving sector. This collaboration will open new doors for students, giving them access to valuable certifications and a network of contacts essential for their professional development in the digital world.". 
 

About Linkia FP 

Linkia FP is an Official Vocational Training institution with more than 12 years of experience, being one of the first centres to offer official online vocational training in Spain, and with more than 15,000 graduates. 

Since its inception, its objective has been to make vocational training more accessible in order to connect talent with the labour market. Its educational model, based on a high-performance methodology and under the concept of learning by doing, offers its students the opportunity to develop practical skills and updated to the needs of companies. 

About VASS Foundation  

The VASS Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of digital talent in society. Through research, training, educational cooperation and innovation, it promotes digital transformation as a lever to foster social inclusion and universal accessibility. 

With the conviction that digital talent can not only generate equal opportunities but also turn Spain into the digital hub of Europe, the Foundation develops initiatives that promote the employability of people in vulnerable situations, young people, women and people with disabilities. 

In collaboration with universities, academic institutions, companies, public and social entities, the VASS Foundation works to strengthen society in the face of the challenges of the technological future, under the firm commitment to promote digital talent for All. 

About VASS 

VASS is a global digital transformation company that puts organisations at the forefront of innovation, bringing together talent, knowledge and technology. 

With our digital solutions, we accompany people and organisations around the world in their transition to the future. Our 5,000 experts in 26 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia work alongside our customers, partners and key allies, delivering high-level digital innovation solutions and services, facilitating the transformation and evolution of key sectors such as financial services and banking, retail, insurance, public administration, telecommunications and media, among others. 

Our approach is based on mindful technology development, created to drive positive change and momentum in creating relevant opportunities for people and organisations through technology. 

VASS UNIVERSITY presents its new Liferay online course, aimed at training portal developers in Liferay. Digital Experience Platform (DXP) market leader. This programme offers you the opportunity to learn how to develop websites, e-commerce portals and more with Liferayused by thousands of companies globally.

The course is designed to train future Back-End and Front-End Developersand will run from 4 November to 19 December 2024. Participants must pass a JAVA or Frontend level test and have a minimum English level of B2. At the end of the course, participants will receive a diploma and access to the VASS job bank.

With a total duration of 72 hours, distributed in two specialisation modules, the programme costs 800 €, although VASS FOUNDATION offers 10 scholarships that cover 100% of the price..

For more information and registration, go to this link.

VASS FOUNDATION has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport to provide a training course for the unemployed in the field of cybersecurity. The course will be entitled "APPLIED COMPUTER SECURITY (300 hours in total).

It will be face-to-face and is to be deployed and completed during 2024. There is 25 places. The course will be free for participants

This course aims to provide students with professional knowledge in Cybersecurity, from basic to more advanced knowledge, such as Hacking, Pentesting, Computer Auditing, Computer Forensics or Governance and Identity Management, so that, once they have completed the course, they can join the IT and Cybersecurity Departments of companies in various sectors and build their professional careers in this field. Students who pass the course will have the professional qualification IFC153_3 ("IT security") 

The training itinerary will consist of SEVEN Training Actions among which attendees will learn commonly accepted general criteria on IT equipment security, from business impact analysis to risk management, including security implementation plan or physical and industrial security of systems.

Interested parties can register via this link

Following the success of the first two editions, with nearly 50 students trained, the next 17 June a new round of the Expert Programme in Application Development with AIVASS UNIVERSITY and QUALENTUM, the employability division of VASS UNIVERSITY, are teaching in collaboration with QUALENTUM. International University of La Rioja. 

Over the course of 20 weeks, a team of expert teachers from INTELYGENZ, the AI division of the VASS ecosystem, will offer a theoretical and practical vision that will allow participants to acquire expert knowledge in this cutting-edge field. 

Throughout the programme, which will end with the development of a practical work, you will acquire skills related to "communication", "productivity", "teamwork", "management", "empathy", and there will be a cross-cutting module on Programming in Python. Relevant and applied issues of AI/Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Foundation models and generative models; and Strategies for designing AI-based solutions in production will be addressed from a novel perspective. According to the programme director, Gabriel Muñoz, Artificial Intelligence Scientist, "the transformation of talent experienced in this programme is radical". 

Regarding the student profile, previous knowledge in areas related to software development is recommended, such as proficiency in programming languages like Python, experience in the use of data analysis and numerical libraries (Numpy, Pyspark...) as well as a solid theoretical understanding in statistics and mathematics. It is also aimed at professionals with experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence, such as data scientists, Machine Learning engineers or software engineers specialised in Machine Learning projects.

Places are limited and the registration process is now open:

• IA Employment Programme: https://www.qualentum.com/candidato/experto-en-ia/ 
• Full IA programme (with syllabus): https://www.qualentum.com/candidato/experto-en-ia/metodologia-experto-en-ia/ 
• Link to register for the programme: https://www.qualentum.com/candidato/experto-en-ia/ 

In response to the high demand for professionals with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) skills, one of the world's leading Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)VASS University launched an ambitious and innovative course to provide an accelerated and immersive experience in the use of this powerful tool, allowing participants to be trained in the functions of Back-End or Front-End developers.

After a rigorous selection process, in October and November, the 12 best candidates underwent a comprehensive training programme delivered by VASS expert teams, under a practical approach and an online methodology. which allowed for the participation of people from different geographical backgrounds.

Thanks to the support of the VASS Foundation participants did not have to bear any tuition fees. Their support, together with the dedication of our teachers, allowed them not only to acquire knowledge that is highly valued by the market, but also to then become part of a high-level team of more than 120 professionals. working in an international environment.

Alberto Notario, Service Manager at Digital Business Platform, shares his impressions of the course: "This initiative represents a valuable opportunity for people eager to learn, who aspire to build their way into the cutting-edge technology of web portals. After the demanding selection process, the students demonstrated enthusiasm and a remarkable ability to learn and apply their new knowledge in a systematic way".

In the first few weeks, the selected individuals received comprehensive training covering general platform knowledge, before moving on to a more specialised focus on both back-end and front-end aspects. The admirable dedication and progression of the students reaffirms the success of this programme in developing talent for a rapidly evolving digital environment.

After a month and a half of training, seven students, in addition to obtaining a diploma, were given a permanent contract at VASS.They will be integrated into a high-performance team, working on real projects from day one and growing as professionals.

Daniel Martín López, backend developer, one of the students, comments: "The course exceeded my expectations, providing a deep dive into the technology with exceptional instructors who clarify concepts and address individual questions. While I found some aspects, especially those related to databases, challenging, the convenience and clarity of the system is noteworthy. The course's emphasis on component componentization and reuse in AEM is beneficial for managing multiple projects. The direct relationship between back-end and front-end development, along with the incorporation of Java and component-based frameworks, aligns well with the demands of today's job market, catering to my motivation for joining the programme."

Natalia Blanco Outeiral, frontend developer and another student, says: "The Adobe Experience Manager training exceeded my expectations with professional and attentive instructors. The course content is dynamic and engaging, and I sought this training to expand my frontend development skills with a foundation in AEM. My goal is to build a solid foundation in AEM, given its efficient content management and personalised experience capabilities, crucial in today's competitive digital marketplace. In short, training in AEM not only enhances technical skills, but also has strategic relevance in the competitive digital landscape."

In 2024, we are doubling our commitment to this successful initiative with 2 new courses, The first of which will start in April and for which registrations are already open.

Come on, we are waiting for you! You can register here. The second course will start after the summer.

At VASS University we want to offer you once again the best training to become an expert in Back-End or Front-End developer Are you ready to enter into the world of Adobe Experience Manager with this course?

From 1 April to 9 May you will be able to access 120 hours of fully online training that will help you to become a professional in portal development.

As in the previous edition, VASS FOUNDATION will provide 10 grants that will cover 100% of the cost800 euros. Once the course has been passed, the student will not only obtain a diploma accredited by VASS UNIVERSITY, but will also have the opportunity to become part of the VASS team.

In case the student does not join VASS, as compensation, the amount charged will be refunded (100% if he/she has obtained an outstanding grade; 50% if he/she has obtained between 5 and 7 points out of 10).

To apply for one of the scholarships or to register for the course, an interview and a level test will be carried out to check that you have a basic knowledge of Java.