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Palestine Launchpad with Google

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  • 7
    Nanodegree Tracks
  • 800 +
    Graduated
  • 2700 +
    Enrolled Techies
  • 6000
    Scholarships

Palestine Launchpad with Google

Palestine Launchpad with Google

In our dynamic world, time and technology are vital. The digital and gig economies transcend borders, creating opportunities for talent and innovation.

The Palestine Launchpad with Google aims to upskill Palestinian tech talent pool and equip Palestinian developers, IT and tech community with most in demand tech skills, knowledge, and network to become a driving force in Palestine’s tech ecosystem.

 

Our tech scholarship programme offers:

  • Fully funded tech scholarship (Nanodegree)

  • Live virtual sessions with expert mentors

  • Career workshops from resume building to job interview preparations

  • Exposure to career opportunities and job fairs

  • Networking with industry experts, local and regional employers, and peers

 

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Active Programmes

Become a Data scientist

Programing for Data Science

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Data Analyst

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Data Visualization

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Available tech scholarships

User Experience (UX)

Nanodegree description

Foundational skills required | Difficulty Level:  1 out of 5

 

The UX Fundamentals & Design Research program teaches human-centered design principles, including problem scoping, interviews, surveys, and applying psychology to user-focused designs.

• Develop a discussion guide, recruit research participants, and synthesize findings in the form of a research report

• Translate research findings into low-fidelity prototypes that can be tested with users, design high-fidelity prototypes, and conduct usability tests

•Apply user interface principles to create interactive designs that engage users and improve key performance indicators.

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Prerequisites

Basic computer skills

Skill you’ll learn

Minimal viable products • Guerilla design sprints • User-friendly visual design • Product prototyping • High fidelity prototypes • Feature prioritization • Ui kits and plugins • Low fidelity prototypes • Feedback loops • Usability testing • Ideation • Double diamond design model • UI design • Iterative product design • Clickable prototypes • Qualitative data analysis • How might we method • Customer journey maps • Stakeholder management • Remote user testing • High fidelity prototypes • Design optimization • Visual style guides  • Product KPIs • Design systems • Figma • Design annotation

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AI Programming with Python

Nanodegree description

Foundational skills required | Difficulty Level:  2 out of 5

 

From machine learning fundamentals to neural networks and beyond, you’ll delve deep into the intricacies of AI development.

• Utilise programming tools like Python, NumPy, and TensorFlow.
• Understand applications of Calculus and linear algebra.
• Execute key techniques of neural networks, including gradient descent and backpropagation.

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Prerequisites

Basic Python • Elementary algebra

Skill you’ll learn

Learn Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Tensorflow, and Linear Algebra—the foundations for building your own neural network

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Intro to Programming

Nanodegree description

Foundational skills required | Difficulty Level:  2 out of 5

 

Master web page creation with HTML and CSS, crucial for web development and design.

• Propel your career through practical projects, expert mentorship, and personalised feedback based on line-by-line code review.
• Create captivating web pages using HTML and CSS.
• Become a Python expert, mastering programming, debugging, and data manipulation skills.

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Prerequisites

Previous education • work experience in a computer science-related field.

Skill you’ll learn

Learn CSS, HTML, front-end development basics , code debugging, Devtools, Fexbox — and learn the foundations for programming with Python.

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Programming for Data Science

Nanodegree description

Foundational skills required | Difficulty Level:  2 out of 5

 

Embark on a transformative data journey, mastering key tech skills to build your dream career.

• Conquer real-world data challenges, honing high-demand tech skills.
• Gain expertise in crucial programming languages: Python, SQL, terminal, Git.
• Showcase strengths to employers via portfolio review.

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Prerequisites

Previous education • work experience in a computer science-related field

Skill you’ll learn

Learn programming skills needed to uncover patterns and insights in large data sets, running queries with relational databases and working with Unix shell and Git.

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Front-End Web Developer

Nanodegree description

Intermediate skills required | Difficulty Level:  3 out of 5

 

Designed for computer science graduates, our Nanodegree Programme provides you with advanced web development skills:

• Master responsive design using CSS, Flexbox, and CSS Grid.
• Enhance UI with JavaScript and HTML, while seamlessly connecting to backends.
• Automate workflows with Webpack and optimise offline performance using Service Workers.

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Prerequisites

HTML layout | CSS styling | JavaScript coding | Debugging

Skill you’ll learn

Become a Front-End Web Developer by completing a variety of projects for your portfolio – become an HTML, CSS and JavaScript pro!

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Introduction to Machine Learning (TensorFlow)

Nanodegree description

Intermediate skills required | Difficulty Level:  3 out of 5

 

Build, train, and deploy models for data-driven insights and predictions, from image classification to natural language processing.

• Use Python and SQL to access and analyze data from various data sources.
• Build predictive models using a range of unsupervised and supervised machine learning techniques.
• Perform feature engineering to enhance the performance of machine learning models.
• Optimise, tune, and enhance algorithms according to specific metrics such as accuracy and speed.
• Compare the performances of learned models using appropriate metrics.

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Prerequisites

Basic descriptive statistics • Python for data science • Basic probability • Linear algebra • Intermediate Python • Basic supervised machine learning • Multivariable calculus

Skill you’ll learn

The Introduction to Machine Learning with TensorFlow covers supervised and unsupervised learning methods for machine learning. The programme covers regression, perceptron algorithms, decision trees, neural networks, unsupervised learning methods cover clustering and dimensionality reduction for customer segmentation.

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Data Analytics

Nanodegree description

Intermediate skills required | Difficulty Level:  3 out of 5

 

Access portfolio reviews, career coaching, and networking. Your profound tech career awaits. With this programme, you will:

• Propel your career through practical projects, expert mentorship, and personalised feedback based on line-by-line code review.
• Master Python’s commanding libraries – NumPy and pandas – for data prowess.
• Decode real-world data complexities, fuelling transformative insights.
• Craft Matplotlib visuals, spotlighting your expertise for impactful storytelling.
• Gain industry feedback, unlock portfolio reviews, and refine your skills under expert guidance.
• Access career coaching, tailor your path for success.
• Network, connect with industry peers, and open doors to opportunities.

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Prerequisites

Inferential statistics • Basic Python • Elementary algebra • Basic SQL • Basic descriptive statistics

Skill you’ll learn

Learn to clean up messy data, uncover patterns and insights, make predictions using machine learning, and clearly communicate your findings.

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Stories

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Cohort 3- Hackathon

Get to know how the Palestine Launchpad Hackathon brought together bright minds, fostering innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving in the Palestinian tech ecosystem.

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Graduation Ceremony and Job Fair

Learn more about our Graduation Ceremony and Job Fair where 160+ Graduates, 20+ employers & companies, and Tech experts and speakers came together to network and celebrate upskilling journey of Palestine's future tech shapers

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Upskilling for Career Success: Laith's Story

Right out of university, Laith landed a job. The Palestine Launchpad with Google programme helped him get ready to enter the globally booming job market.

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From Graduate to Tech Leader: Sondos's Journey

Meet Sondos Aabed, listen to her story securing a job right after graduating

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How does the Palestine Launchpad with Google programme support women in tech in Palestine?

Meet Sara Issa, a recent graduate in Computer Science Engineering and a proud recipient of the Palestine Launchpad scholarship

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Rabee AlQasem’s upskilling in AI Engineering with Palestine Launchpad

With a background in Management Information Systems and a master's degree in Data Science- Rabee followed his passion for learning AI engineering, and graduated with 2 Nanodegrees

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Palestine Launchpad graduates

Listen to our graduates looking back on their learning experience

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Community Event

Over 200 participants attended our first community event ever, watch what it looked like!

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What is a Nanodegree programme?
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Meet Abeer Mousa, a senior software engineer joining Palestine Launchpad Programme
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What is the Palestine Launchpad with Google scholarship?

The scholarship covers the entire Nanodegree learning journey with Udacity, along with personalized career coaching, mentorship from industry professionals, and support to help participants land a job. The programme aims to enhance computer science skills and training opportunities within Palestine to strengthen the local tech ecosystem.

Who is eligible to apply for this programme?

Residents of Palestine with a background in computer science are eligible to apply. The programme welcomes participants of all experience levels, from beginners to intermediate learners. Applicants will be filtered by their assessment score to determine their eligibility for the learning track they have applied to.

How can I apply for the Palestine Launchpad with Google Scholarship Programme?
Applications can be submitted online through our website during the open application period. The applications are now open. Apply today!
Is the programme free?

Yes, this is a free scholarship opportunity. There are no hidden fees or costs.

Can I apply to multiple Nanodegrees at once?

While you can apply to multiple opportunities, you will only be accepted to one of them. This will automatically be the Nanodegree for which you score the highest assessment score. You cannot switch Nanodegrees once accepted.

What are the benefits of participating in this upskilling programme?

Participants gain access to high-quality learning resources, online courses, recorded tutorials, practical exercises, projects, personalised feedback, mentorship from industry experts, career coaching, and job placement opportunities within the tech industry.

Is the programme online, hybrid or in-person?

The programme is fully online, with optional onground events.

Will participants receive any certification upon completion of the programme?

Yes, participants will receive an internationally recognised Nanodegree certificate from Udacity.

What is the time commitment required for the programme?
For 6 months, participants are expected to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to online learning and attend weekly virtual sessions with Udacity Session Leads.
I already had a Palestine Launchpad scholarship, can I apply for another?

Yes, if you’ve already graduated from a previous scholarship, you can apply for a new scholarship in this round.

Will there be opportunities for networking and collaboration with peers?
Yes, participants will have networking opportunities with peers, mentors, and potential employers through events like career fairs, study jams, and more.
What our graduates have to say

“The Palestine Launchpad programme provides structured online courses, offering hands-on projects, mentor support, and flexible learning for essential data analysis skills. Overcoming barriers like limited access to formal education and tech job opportunities ”

Baker Abualhija, Scholarship graduate
What our graduates have to say

“The Palestine Launchpad tech scholarship programme provided the skills and support I needed to successfully switch from industrial engineering to data analysis ”

Yasmin Kandil, Scholarship graduate
What our graduates have to say

“The Palestine Launchpad programme significantly helped me upskill. I learned the importance of self-marketing, an aspect I used to overlook. The programme provided the organisation and structure I needed, which was previously lacking in my approach ”

Sondos Aabed, Scholarship graduate
What our graduates have to say

“The Palestine Launchpad tech scholarship helped me use the acquired skills to apply theoretical concepts in practical projects ”

Usama Al Zayan, Scholarship graduate

Why Join the Palestine Launchpad Programme

The leading tech scholarship programme in Palestine, developed to get your skills ready for 2025 workplace and beyond
Nanodegree Programme

Dive deep into tech fields with the Nanodegree® programmes, a unique online educational experience, high-quality curriculum designed to bridge the gap between learning and career goals, and to provide you with recognised credentials.

Specialised Career Support

Beyond technical skills, access one-on-one career coaching to help you achieve your career goals, and find the right job for you through exclusive job fairs curated by the program.

Real-World Projects

Work on real world projects and sharpen your existing knowledge through learning about the latest tools being used within the industry.

Industry relevent skills

Enhance in-demand tech skills through a learning journey that combines online classroom learning with offline community events!

Palestine Tech Community

Connect with industry experts, potential employers, and peers in a virtual environment, & become a driving force in Palestine’s tech ecosystem.