Annual Report 2020

Currently, six programmes – or tech paths – are offered: Data Analyst, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, UX Design and Cloud Infrastructure. Each caters to a specific area of digital speciality. These programmes typically take 38 weeks to complete. For those who cannot commit the time, short courses are also provided such as Go Programming, Digital Marketing, Software Engineering and UX Design, which can be completed in a total of 16 hours’ learning time (ie between one and three days). A key differentiator of RBA is access to the latest tools and frameworks, thanks to our partnership with Google Cloud. The simulation environments, for example, are state-of-the-art and provide students with real-time experience in using these tools. Everything, from databases to machine learning, are made available during classes. Success with Allstars led to opening of the academy to third parties in December 2020. Under a specially designed BINA Digital Programme, we help small and medium-sized local enterprises to get started, build and grow their online presence, as well as enhance their ability to expand their businesses sustainably. We have also partnered with the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) to train some talent in Software Engineering and High Technology, such as blockchain and data. Meanwhile, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaya, Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan Management and Imperial College London recognise Redbeat Academy courses and accept them under the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) scheme. This means graduates of RBA are entitled to credit-mapping and exemptions should they decide to pursue other programmes at these institutions of learning. To date, the academy has attracted five main categories of students: Allstars, those from corporates & SMEs, government agencies, and universities & colleges, as well as unaffiliated individuals seeking to enhance their digital knowledge/skills. Going forward, RBA will continue to empower, connect and develop tech talents, ensuring that opportunities are available to everyone. It seeks to introduce more exciting programmes as it expands its network of partners and builds a larger and stronger tech community in Asean. Among others, there are plans to introduce Betabuild, a platform to develop Allstars' ideas into full-blown entrepreneurship programmes that can be onboarded into AirAsia’s digital ecosystem. The ultimate objective is to nurture industry-ready professionals and tech problem-solvers who can overcome the most difficult challenges. airasia digital 88 AIRASIA GROUP BERHAD