Company develops free curriculum to train next
generation talent and provide access to a low-code
career;
Creates coalition to support and make long-term
initiative a reality
MCLEAN,
Va., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian
(NASDAQ: APPN) today announced #lowcode4all, a program focused on
providing access to low-code education and certification to drive
career advancement and opportunity for the next generation of
low-code developers. The free program guides eligible participants
through a clear path to learn low-code technology and complete
their Appian Certified Associate Developer exam. Appian aims to
issue at least 1,000 #lowcode4all scholarships this year.
By reducing the financial barriers, #lowcode4all democratizes
access to a career in low-code. Initially, the #lowcode4all program
is available to current undergraduate and graduate students,
students who have paused their education, unemployed individuals
and career-changers, and the military veteran population.
For the program, Appian created a new Low-Code Ready Badge,
shareable on LinkedIn, that tells prospective employers that the
candidate is trained in low-code and is ready to be a productive
member of a team. After attaining the badge, program participants
receive a voucher for the certification exam. After earning Appian
Certified Associate Developer status, program participants have
access to hiring recruiters through the #lowcode4all Hiring Partner
network.
Appian CEO Matt Calkins said,
"The global economy needs more developers. The ease of learning
low-code enables people to shift careers, update skills, and
improve their circumstances. Appian is committed to making low-code
careers available for all."
#lowcode4all program participants are provided with:
- A complete low-code curriculum and education resources.
- A clear learning path to earn a Low-Code Ready Badge and to
complete the Appian Certified Associate Developer exam for
free.
- Access to hiring recruiters through the Appian Partner
network.
- Job search skills support (resume help, interview tips,
etc.).
According to Morgan Stanley, there is a 1.4 million shortage of
professional software engineers in the US alone.1
Low-code technology, one of the fastest growing industries today,
will fill that gap because it allows virtually anyone to be a
developer. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 70% of new applications
developed by enterprises will use low-code or no-code technologies,
up from less than 25% in 2020.
As part of #lowcode4all, Appian is also establishing the
#lowcode4all coalition, which will include a diverse mix of
non-profit, corporate, and academic institutions to help the
program reach all eligible participants. Initial partners include
train-to-hire firms SkillStorm, Revature, Ethnus, and Xebia.
Organizations interested in being #lowcode4all coalition
partners can contact training@appian.com.
To apply to be a #lowcode4all participant, go to
www.appian.com/lowcode4all.
About Appian
Appian is the unified platform for change. We accelerate
customers' businesses by discovering, designing, and automating
their most important processes. The Appian Low-Code Platform
combines the key capabilities needed to get work done faster,
Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code
platform. Appian is open, enterprise-grade and trusted by industry
leaders. For more information, visit www.appian.com.
1 Morgan Stanley, "What's New in the
'New Stack'? – Deep Diving Into the LowCode / No-Code Application
Platform Market," 2021
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