K-Youth 2025 Development Programme: Track A is CLOSED
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K-Youth Development Programme
K-Youth is a youth employability initiative by Khazanah Nasional Berhad that aims to develop Malaysia’s future talents. This programme is designed to equip youth with relevant skills to enhance their employability in the evolving job market.
K-Youth reflects our commitment to fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship as part of our Malaysia strategy anchored on “A Nation that Creates” framework of capacity and community development. This is aligned with our Advancing Malaysia long-term strategy and the Malaysia MADANI aspirations, which meaningfully contributes to the country's economic growth.
GET HIRED IN JUST A FEW MONTHS
UPSKILL & CERTIFY
Skill Training:
Participate online, instructor-led training in your chosen skill. Certification:
Get a recognised certificate when you complete your training.
Professional Skills:
Learn how to secure a job with Career Success Toolkit, covering professionalism, LinkedIn, and offer negotiation.
JOB APPLICATION & COACHING
Coaching Support:
Our career coach will provide guidance on CV writing, portfolio development, and interview preparation. Networking:
Connect with 650+ employers ready to hire.
Job Applications:
Receive full guidance in applying for roles that align with your skills and career goals.
OJT & JOB PLACEMENT
On-the-Job Training (OJT):
Gain hands-on experience with a 3-month full-time paid placement at your chosen employer.
- Degree holder: Receive a RM2,500 monthly allowance
- Diploma holder: Receive a RM2,000 monthly allowance Employment:
Secure a potential full-time position with your OJT provider. Ongoing Support:
We offer continuous support, including networking events, career fairs, and access to our employer network.
Employers Who Have Hired Our Learners
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Malaysian citizen, aged 18 to 30 years old
Diploma or Degree holder (CGPA above 2.8)
Able to commit full-time for four (4) months
Currently unemployed and seeking full-time employment opportunities
Have access to a laptop and minimal Wi-Fi configuration
Have not participated in a similar programme before
Step 2: Select One Skill
Data Analytics with Power BI
🗓️ Cohort Date:
Cohort 1: 5 May 2025
Cohort 2: 3 June 2025
Cohort 3: 1 July 2025
Cohort 4: 1 August 2025
Cohort 5: 1 September 2025
Cohort 6: To Be Confirmed
Learn to create compelling, data-driven dashboards with our Power BI Essentials course. Master the full dashboarding process from data scoping to publishing and gain the skills needed to solve real-world business problems.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
📊 Gain familiarity with Power BI as a business intelligence tool for dashboarding.
📊 Run the dashboarding process from scoping to publishing.
📊 Apply key steps, best practices and mindsets to prepare dashboards on Power BI.
📊 Solve real business problems using dashboarding projects and assignments.
Potential Roles:
💼 Business Intelligence Analyst
💼 Junior Data Analyst
💼 Data Technician
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,420/month
⬆️ 42% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 86% > 5 years experience
Data Analytics with Python
🗓️ Cohort Date:
Cohort 4: 1 August 2025
Cohort 5: 1 September 2025
Cohort 6: To Be Confirmed
Master the fundamentals of Data Analytics with Python! Learn essential programming skills, explore data manipulation with Pandas, and build a strong foundation in data analysis to prepare for data science.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
📊 Explore the application of Python in data analysis
📊 Understand basic Python syntax
📊 Learn Python programming fundamentals for data analysis
📊 Develop essential skills to prepare for data science
📊 Use Pandas to prepare and analyse data
Potential Roles:
💼 Junior Data Engineer
💼 Junior Data Scientist
💼 Research Analyst
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,500/month
⬆️ 42% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 86% > 5 years experience
UX Design Bootcamp
The Security+ course verifies you have the knowledge and skills required to: Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions. Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
📊 Effective user research and personas.
📊 Thoughtful task analysis, user flows, and navigation.
📊 A full set of wireframes with clear annotation and attention to detail.
📊 A portfolio-ready design and project demo.
Potential Roles:
💼 Junior UX Designer
💼 User Research Assistant
💼 Product Design Assistant
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,500/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 77% > 5 years experience
Product Management Bootcamp
Build capacity and confidence to lead teams through an effective product life cycle. Apply end-to-end product management processes and frameworks to real-world scenarios, from evaluating user feedback to managing a roadmap and creating a minimum viable product for a comprehensive view of effective product management practices.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
🗃️ Determine key risks and assumptions of a product in order to prioritise research and discovery work.
🗃️ Validate hypothesis by gathering user feedback via MVPs, interviews, experiments, and testing.
🗃️ Speak fluently with developers, user experience designers, and other business stakeholders about priorities, requirements, and workflow.
🗃️ Act as a squad leader to drive collaboration and productivity on a product team.
Potential Roles:
💼 Associate Product Manager
💼 Business Operations Analyst
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,550/month
⬆️ 31% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 40% > 5 years experience
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist
This is the world’s most advanced certified ethical hacking course that covers 20 of the most current security domains any individual will ever want to know when they are planning to beef-up the information security posture of their organisation. The accredited course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
🔒 Thorough introduction to ethical hacking
🔒 Exposure to threat vectors and countermeasures
🔒 Addresses emerging areas of IoT, cloud, and mobile hacking
🔒 Prepares you to combat Trojans, malware, backdoors, and more
🔒 Enables you to hack using mobile
Potential Roles:
💼 Junior IT Executive
💼 Junior Security Analyst
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,002/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 36% > 5 years experience
Certified Ethical Hacker
This is the world’s most advanced certified ethical hacking course that covers 20 of the most current security domains any individual will ever want to know when they are planning to beef-up the information security posture of their organisation. The accredited course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
🔒 Thorough introduction to ethical hacking
🔒 Exposure to threat vectors and countermeasures
🔒 Addresses emerging areas of IoT, cloud, and mobile hacking
🔒 Prepares you to combat Trojans, malware, backdoors, and more
🔒 Enables you to hack using mobile
Potential Roles:
💼 Cybersecurity Engineer
💼 Security Analyst
💼 Network Engineer
💼 Design Engineer
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM4,002/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 36% > 5 years experience
Certificate in Telecoms
🗓️ Cohort Date:
Cohort 2: 3 June 2025
Cohort 4: 1 August 2025
Gain an advantage when joining the stable telecommunications industry. This course provides a solid understanding of the industry's historical background, technologies, future direction, and business dynamics.
Participants explore mobile technologies from 2G through to 5G, and emerging technologies, as well as gaining insights into the concept of the Metaverse. The program also covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and the top priorities and challenges facing the telecoms industry, including network capacity, connectivity, innovation, and sustainability.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
📡 Develop a comprehensive understanding of telecoms industry
📡 Explore emerging technologies and their applications
📡 Analyse the top priorities and challenges in the industry,
Potential Roles:
💼 Network Support Engineer
💼 Telecommunications Technician
💼 Technical Assistant
Earning Potential:
💵 Average Monthly Salary (Junior Position): RM3,860/month
⬆️ 32% > 2 years experience
⬆️ 77% > 5 years experience
To succeed in K-Youth and get hired faster, you must be:
Driven and excited about securing a digital or tech career
You value personal ownership, diversity of opinion and collaboration with others
Have good interpersonal and communication skills
2,000+ job-seeking graduates have benefitted from programmes offered by Excelerate and our partner Pilihan Wibawa since 2021.
20,000+ organisations and 700,000+ professionals trust the courses offered by us in partnership with Wray Castle, EC-Council and CompTIA.
What Learners Say About the
K-Youth Programme
I was searching for a job and looking to upskill when I joined the Data Analytics course. At first, SQL seemed daunting, but the structured lessons and supportive environment helped me understand it to a working level. The course was engaging, and I truly enjoyed the classes and hands-on work. It felt like a great ‘crash course’—a perfect introduction for anyone with no prior experience.
Beyond the technical skills, the experience motivated me and made me feel supported in my journey. My biggest takeaway? No skill is out of reach if you're willing to learn. To anyone in the same situation as I was—don’t lose hope, and remember to use your connections.
Justin, Data Analytics Graduate
The Certified Security Specialist Bootcamp has been a game-changer for me. I’ve gained the skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems, which has given me a deeper understanding of cybersecurity. It’s no longer just about using tools; it’s about understanding the logic behind attacks. This shift in perspective has completely changed how I view the field—not as static, but as an ongoing battle.
What’s more, I’ve adopted a security-first mindset in my daily life. I now think critically about the risks before sharing personal information online or clicking on suspicious links. This course also taught me the importance of staying updated in this fast-paced industry, and I feel much more confident in solving technical problems. I’m excited to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Shuhada, Certified Security Specialist Bootcamp Graduate
Joining the bootcamp was a game-changer for me. I initially felt a bit lost due to the fast pace, but I quickly adapted. The most valuable takeaway was refining my resume and learning the techniques to apply for jobs effectively. Thanks to these skills, I landed 10 interviews in November—an unexpected but welcome outcome. The bootcamp is perfect for anyone looking to switch careers or unsure where to start. My advice: Keep persevering and never give up. The effort will definitely pay off!
Johan Jasin, UX Design Graduate
My journey with Excelerate began when I was searching for career opportunities and wanted to upskill. After hearing about the K-Youth programme from others who had previously joined Excelerate, I decided to try it myself. I was excited but nervous, facing new people, an unfamiliar environment, and a lot to learn. However, the supportive classroom atmosphere made me feel that I wasn’t alone. The biggest takeaway was building my LinkedIn profile from scratch and understanding how to network with others. Excelerate boosted my confidence and skills, especially in tools like SQL and Tableau, which I had never encountered before. The experience helped me step out of my comfort zone and changed my mindset. I particularly enjoyed the CSTK class, where I could engage with classmates and instructors. I highly recommend this programme for anyone wanting to develop digital skills and gain practical industry knowledge. My advice: Never give up, keep adjusting, and one day the right employer will recognise your capabilities!
Farisha, Data Analytics Bootcamp Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
About The Programme
This youth employability initiative aims to upskill and facilitate job placements for young unemployed Malaysians aged 16-30 in technology roles. Excelerate has proudly collaborated with Khazanah Nasional for five consecutive years as part of the K-Youth Development Programme: Track A 2026, offering the public the opportunity to enhance their skills and unlock exciting career opportunities in technology.
The programme will run for 4 months, starting with 1 month of digital skills training followed by 3 months of paid On-the-Job Training (OJT).
No, you do not pay anything to enrol in this programme!
The learning course will be held completely online. Please ensure you have a stable internet connection and have access to a laptop or PC in order to attend the classes and complete the coursework.
Yes! If you successfully pass the course completion requirement, you will receive a certificate of completion after the programme. Thousands of our alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their LinkedIn network.
We aim to provide you with all the support needed throughout your job searching journey including upskilling, coaching, networking opportunities and connection with talent partners. If you actively seek employment, perform your career commitments set out by our Career Success team, you will see yourself on the right path toward a career goal you set at the start of the programme.
Yes, you will receive a monthly allowance, including government statutory deductions (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, etc.), as long as you meet the required criteria and milestones on a weekly basis. Please note, no relocation allowance will be provided.
- Degree holder: Receive a RM2,500 monthly allowance (Up to 4 months)
- Diploma holder: Receive a RM2,000 monthly allowance (Up to 4 months)
Course Details
Registrations have started and classes commence April 2026 onwards. Please refer to the individual course descriptions for the exact course intake dates.
*Do note that Excelerate reserves the right to change class dates or cancel the class before the course start date.
You are only eligible to apply for ONE course, and must not have participated in any similar government sponsored programmes (e.g. MySTEP, PENJANA KPT-CAP).
Yes, it depends on the suitability for the learner and available spots. Please contact our team at kyouth@excelerate.asia if you're interested.
If you choose to terminate your contract after the programme starts, you may need to reimburse Excelerate as per the terms and conditions in the contract. Please contact our team at kyouth@excelerate.asia for more details.
You must complete the entire programme to graduate and fulfill your contract. Inform your future employer of your suitable start date after completing the programme.
All our courses will be held virtually (online). You must have access to a computer/laptop and a stable Internet connection.
On-Job-Training and Placement Support
OJT is a 3-month paid on-the-job training segment of the programme, providing you with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained from your digital and professional skills classes in a real-world work environment. In some cases, OJT can serve as a stepping stone to a full-time job offer (placement) within the same organisation if you perform well and meet the employer's expectations.
Excelerate will assist in matching you with an OJT or company if you require support in finding your ideal opportunity. However, learners who are able to secure their own placements are encouraged to do so to ensure the best fit and experience for them.
It is highly recommended that you begin your search for an OJT or placement position within your first week of class, as one of the initial modules will focus on enhancing your CV and profile. It is advisable to dedicate your free time to applying for various roles and attending interviews, as the expectation is for you to commence your OJT by the 2nd month.
We will support you through upskilling via your digital and professional skills courses, coaching, networking opportunities and connection with talent partners.
In the event that you are unable to secure your own OJT, Excelerate may facilitate the matching process based on the needs and availability of OJT positions. This matching process operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have secured a full-time opportunity (placement), you are permitted to withdraw from the program ahead of schedule subject to approval with supporting documents. Alternatively, you may fulfil the entirety of the OJT and request a later start date to ensure the completion of assigned tasks and maintain a positive professional relationship with the OJT company.
The program duration is limited to 16 weeks, and the provided allowance is specifically allocated for this timeframe. If you are unable to secure a full-time job opportunity (placement) within the 16-weeks period, the allowance will not be extended. Nevertheless, the Career Success team will continue to offer support, including CV reviewing and career coaching, for an additional 60 days beyond the program's end.
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