Google Scholarships Registration Procedure

- Neela Megha Shyam DesaiAssociate Professor

ACEEngineering College

‘Tushti’Life Skills & Career Development Cell

Introduction- Reskilling

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

Scholarships for 2018-19

This year, in all around 1,30,000 scholarships are being offered by Google in different categoriesPresently Scholarships are in the Computer Science areasThese courses are offered through the most popular On-line certification agencies Pluralsight and Udacity

Who is Eligibile

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

Websites for On-line Registration

PluralSight WeblinkFor on-line registration Copy the following link and paste in your web browserhttps://www.pluralsight.com/partners/google

Udacity WeblinkFor on-line registration Copy the following link and paste in your web browser https://in.udacity.com/google-india-scholarships

Details of PluralSight Courses

Presently Pluralsight is offering the following courses under Google Scheme

1. Android Developer2. Mobile Web Developer3. Cloud Architect4. Data Engineer

One of the above can be opted and registered

PluralSight ProcedureThe 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 ColorChoose the path one you are interested to learn from the four optionsFill the details in the white rowsClick the Terms and Conditions to go to the next screen Area circled by the yellow line

PluralSight-Android ScreenThe suggested resources videos to complete this course is suggested in this screen. See the courses in Red boxBelow 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

PluralSight-Mobile Web DeveloperThis 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 applicationsYou may start with HTML, JAVA, CSS, JS and so on

PluralSight – Cloud Architect PathThis path is recommended if your interest is to develop backend for applicationsStart with SQL, Data Processing, Apache and then others. This alos requires skill in basic programming like Python or JAVA or another languageSee the courses in the red Box

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

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 youComplete the videos within the stipulated timeNormally you will have to complete 70 hours of video in about 60 days of time

Udacity-Welcome Screen

When you type the URL of Udacity, the welcome screen appears as shown in th diagramClick on Apply nowThis will take to the next screen. You have to register to apply for training program

Udacity - RegistrationEnter details All CompulsoryFirst Name Last Name e-mailCreate 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

Udacity-Registration ConfirmationClicking on ‘Submit’ button leads to the next screen which appears as in the diagramYour registration status on the top of the screenYou are also prompted to furnish your details The next four screens guide you to fill the data

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

Udacity- Your Goals Screenff 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’

Udacity – The final Screenff Upon successful

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

Udacity – Course pathways

Udacity also offers courses under this scheme in four computer related careers. Udacity calls it Career PathwaysThe Four Pathways are 1. Android Basic Path2. Android Developer Path3. Front-end Web developer path4. Mobile Web developer pathOne of the paths is to be chosen. Registration for ONLY one is allowed

Udacity – Android Basics Pathff Android Basics Path

Two weeks Basic course on android platform Begins with JAVACourse Covers User interface User input Networking Multiple app screen

Udacity – Android Developer Path

An advanced Android developer course An intermediate 60 hour programLeads to pursue FREE nanodegree through Udacity if qualified for the next round in the scholarship scheme

Udacity – Front-end Web developer pathUseful for those interested in developing stunning websites.Six months course with two courses of three months duration eachCourse covers HTML CSS Other necessary tools

One of the top ten career options in India is Web developer

Udacity- Mobile Web developer PathCourse 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

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

Thank you for Watching this presentation.

Good LuckN M S Desai

ACE Engineering College