Move to equip employees with innovative skills for the digital age
flyadeal, one of the youngest and fastest-growing low-cost airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, has partnered with Coursera, a global online learning platform, to help reskill its employees for today’s digital world.
This partnership aims to equip flyadeal’s workforce with skills in areas such as technology, business, supply chain management, customer service, operational efficiency, and finance.
Through this partnership, flyadeal’s employees, including cabin crew, office employees, and maintenance staff, will have access to a broad catalogue of world-class content and credentials from top universities and reputable industry leaders.
“In the highly competitive world we live in, it’s important to provide employees with the necessary skills to evolve into the next phase of their careers,” commented Hanan Badri, Chief People Officer, flyadeal.
Leverage
flyadeal seeks to reinforce a culture of continuous learning, leveraging Coursera’s robust online ecosystem to offer their employees a variety of accessible and dynamic learning opportunities, according to a press statement.
“This collaboration, we aim to equip flyadeal’s workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in the evolving economy and the ever-changing work landscape,” noted Kais Zribi, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Coursera.
This partnership between flyadeal and Coursera signifies a significant step towards nurturing a culture of lifelong learning within the airline industry in Saudi Arabia. As part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, this initiative aligns with the broader goal of bridging talent gaps through upskilling, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s dedication to developing a skilled, tech-savvy workforce, the press release concluded.
