Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) presents a year-long online program, that empowers talented learners worldwide, including refugees, migrants, and underrepresented communities.
All accepted learners will begin their journey in MIT Emerging Talent’s Foundations Track, where they will develop essential skills in digital literacy, key human skills, mathematics, and the fundamentals of computer science that will set them up for success in the Certificate program.
There is no financial cost for participating students, aside from needing access to the internet and a computer, which we will strive to provide support for if needed. All program costs, including exam fees and certificates, will be covered by MIT Emerging Talent.
The Foundations Track begins in mid-November 2024 and will run for two months. From this group, a selection of learners will advance to the Certificate program; this next phase involves in-depth studies in computer science and data science, incorporating MITx’s rigorous courses, hands-on projects, and access to a global mentorship network, all designed to elevate your expertise and prepare you for a successful career in tech.
MIT Emerging Talent at the MIT Jameel World Education Lab develops global education programs that target the needs of talented individuals from the most challenging economic and social circumstances, by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to advance their education and careers.
When you apply to MIT’s Emerging Talent program, you’re embarking on a transformative educational journey, acceptance begins with our Foundational Track; where selected and committed students progress to our prestigious Certificate in Computer and Data Science.
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Emerging Talent Foundations Track – November 2024 – January 2025
In this foundational phase, learners will be selected to participate in a comprehensive program focused on digital literacy, essential human skills, mathematics, and the basics of computer science.
This stage is designed to equip you with the core skills needed to thrive in today’s tech-driven world and succeed in Emerging Talent’s Certificate in Computer and Data Science program.
Certificate in Computer and Data Science (CDS) – January 2025 – December 2025
Following the Emerging Talent Foundations Track, a selection of learners will be chosen to advance into the full Certificate program. This year-long journey dives deep into advanced computer science and data science, blending rigorous MITx courses, hands-on projects, and a global network of mentors and peers.
This CDS certificate is free of cost for accepted learners and is guided by four core pillars which leverage the strengths of MIT:
- Academics: You will complete a series of online MIT coursework. This series includes three (3) course requirements: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python and Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science.
- Human Skills: You will learn from MIT and a global team of experts about innovation and entrepreneurship, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, and other uniquely human or soft skills in key domains essential for your success in the modern workforce.
- Experiential Learning: You will demonstrate what you have learned by completing a collaborative or independent data-science-driven project or securing a fixed-term internship or new employment opportunity.
- Networks: As part of the MIT Emerging Talent community, you will join a robust network of university and industry leaders, peers, and like-minded innovators to open up new avenues of academic and professional development. The program will pair you with a mentor for career advising, as well as keep you informed and connected to opportunities like university scholarships, entrepreneurship and innovation challenges and competitions to help launch your own ideas for impact into reality.
Eligibility
The MIT Emerging Talent model has been designed with consideration for the complex needs of underserved communities.
- With this application, we welcome applications from refugees, internally displaced persons, and those otherwise impacted by forced migration from anywhere in the world. A significant number of positions will be reserved for women and applicants of refugee, asylee or internally displaced status.
- Admitted learners must be 18 years of age or older.
- Admitted learners should be proficient in English. Applications will be screened to assess English language fluency in speaking and writing.
MIT Emerging Talent is open to anyone regardless of age, nationality, gender, identity, cultural identity, or political viewpoint. Unfortunately, US law prevents MIT from providing services to persons ordinarily residing in Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, or the Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, or Luhansk People’s Republic areas of Ukraine and to parties blocked by the US Treasury Department.
Note that if you are from these countries but live somewhere else you are eligible to be accepted.
To apply for the certificate, Visit the Official Webpage MIT Emerging Talent.
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