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.
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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