Women in Tech MOOC

The Women in Tech MOOC is a free online course which aims to: 

• Raise awareness of the benefits and advantages of STEM
• Support women who are involved in technological industries
• Get people (with a focus on the elderly population) excited about new technologies
• Identify modern employment opportunities and learning pathways to stay competitive in the job market

The course is funded by the European Union and the result of a collaboration between FROLLEINFLOW and AKMI.

Context

This project is a result of two observations: Europeans are getting older, and the digital transformation is rapidly changing both society and the job market. In response to having identified potential employment opportunities in the technical sector for people over the age of 45 (particularly women), this MOOC aims to encourage this group to consider tech jobs.  

Training outcomes applications

Aimed at women working in the technological sector, this MOOC aims to provide participants with:

• Increased confidence in new technologies
• Identify opportunities in the digital labour market 
• Identify the starting points for working in tech 
• Demonstrate to other women how they can actively participate in shaping the digital future through a career in tech

In addition to this, the MOOC has created further networking opportunities for participants of the MOOC on LinkedIn and EPALE.

Practical details

The MOOC is free (registration is required) and is taught in English.