Metrodata Aims to Develop Future IT Talents through Metrodata Academy and Kampus Merdeka

PT Metrodata Electronics, one of Indonesia’s most reputable Information and Communication Technology companies, is committed to train future digital talents and is targeting to nurture thousands of IT (Information Technology) talents in the next five years. This initiation is carried out through its subsidiary PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika (MII) which oversees the Metrodata Academy program as a forum to support the education sector in Indonesia. It shows the appointment of the Metrodata Academy by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) in the ‘Kampus Merdeka’ (Merdeka Campus) program.

Kampus Merdeka

Designed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, ‘Kampus Merdeka’ aims to accommodate students’ skills development. The program will be conducted at campuses and for professional partners. Metrodata Academy is set to launch two programs, which are Internship/Work Practice program and Study/Independent Project program. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Metrodata Academy leads the internship program (Metrodata Academy Ecosystem) and Certified Independent Study program (Network Security Operation Center - Cyber Blue Team). 

Students signing up for the internship program will earn monthly pocket money, while the Certified Independent Study program will grant money for internet needs. Further, students for both programs are eligible to undergo the certification process: With a duration of six month, the program will begin in early August 2021 and end in January 2022. In exchange for the time spent in this program, students can convert them into credits, equivalent to 20 credits.

According to Susanto Djaja, President Director of Metrodata, as of today the company has more than 15 years of experience with more than 60 campus partners, universities in Indonesia and is supported by global brands, to continue supporting digital talent. Through various programs, Metrodata actively collaborates with Educational Institutions and the Government. Recently, the company was selected as a partner of ‘Kampus Merdeka’. As technology continues to advance and the need for IT talents is increasing, Metrodata Academy contributes in preparing qualified human resources, especially in the IT fields.

International Collaboration for Future IT Talents

As explained by Herryanti Herman, the Director of MII, Metrodata is honoured to be selected for ‘Kampus Merdeka’ program and is committed to actively participate in the fulfilment of National talents. With the collaboration of the Government, Universities, and corporations, the skills gap between the world of education and industry can be closed. Metrodata Academy is strongly supported by many global brands, such as Microsoft, Oracle, EC-Council, Red Hat, CompTIA, and many more. This provides a choice of international standard certifications. One of the activities for ‘Kampus Merdeka’ is Cyber Security’, in collaboration with the EC Council, namely Certified Network Defender (CND) and Certified Incident Handler (ECIH). 

As digital transformation has increased the need for digital security, the company is ready to prepare digital talents in the cyber security field. There are four roles for the internship program: Business Analyst, Developer, Quality Assurance, and System Analyst. It is expected that the company can help students develop their professional talents. Students who are interested in joining this program can register through ‘Kampus Merdeka’ website.

Metrodata Academy

Prior to the ‘Kampus Merdeka’ program, Metrodata Academy has had similar programs, such as Metrodata Training, Metrodata Teaching, Metrodata IT Camp, and Metrodata Internship. Metrodata Academy provides hundreds of training, certifications, and modules. This series of programs is intended for those outside ‘Kampus Merdeka’ targets, such as professionals, business users, customers, academics, and anyone who wants to develop themselves in digital literacy. In collaboration with Universities, Metrodata Academy provides training as well as special certifications for active students. Moreover, students are eligible for the International standard certification program and Certificate of Companion for Diploma (SKPI). Having these considerations, Metrodata Academy is ready to fully support digital talents in becoming IT experts who can compete on a global level.

Metrodata is fully committed to support and nurture qualified talents in various fields. This aim is supported by 8 pillars of Metrodata Solutions, which are Cloud Services, Big Data & Analytics, Security, Hybrid IT, Infrastructure, Business Application, Digital Business Platform, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Managed Services. It is expected that this can help fulfil IT human resources in Indonesia.

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