THE Ministry of Labour has once again partnered with the Online education platform, Coursera to launch the Board of Industrial Training (BIT)’s Online life skills portal. The launch took place on Tuesday, and is designed to benefit participants of BIT’s skills-training programmes.
Currently, approximately 1,000 participants have already registered for the course. This initiative not only enhances access to Online learning platforms but also aims to build the capacity of beneficiaries, preparing them for the workforce.

Emphasised throughout the launch, this free training programme is set to be a valuable resource accessible to all individuals across Guyana’s regions. The Online platform will offer training in four critical areas: Literacy, numeracy, health and wellness, and entrepreneurship. Upon completing the life-skills training, beneficiaries can choose an additional complementary programme aligned with their previous technical courses.
At the time of the launch, over 115 beneficiaries had already registered for the Online training programmes. This collaboration between BIT and Coursera is designed to add value to existing technical and vocational training, aiming to enhance BIT’s training delivery mandate, and address the technical skills deficit in Guyana.

Interested individuals can visit the Board of Industrial Training at 82 Brickdam, Georgetown, with their Identification Card to register for BIT’s applicant database. Following this initial registration, applicants’ information will be uploaded to the Coursera platform, where Coursera representatives will complete the final registration stage.
Significantly, upon completing their programmes, beneficiaries will be referred to the Ministry’s Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA), where they will be matched with job opportunities based on their qualifications, experience, and the requirements of

recruiting agencies. Additionally, beneficiaries will receive a certificate upon programme completion.
Earlier this year, BIT held virtual meetings with Coursera representatives to discuss collaboration avenues. These discussions included programme customisation, adaptation of self-paced courses, ensuring course completion, time-bound licences, and exploring mechanisms for offline access.
This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the skills and employability of Guyanese citizens through accessible and comprehensive Online training.