Program Akar Powered by Microsoft #AIForMYFuture

Your Journey into an AI-driven career in the FSI Industry starts now!

Program Introduction

Seize the opportunity to join Program Akar Powered By Microsoft #AIForMYFuture — a fully funded initiative by Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), Microsoft, in partnership with PEOPLElogy and Futuresparx as the implementation partners. This program equips early talent with AI skills, digital payment knowledge, and values-driven enrichment. Upon completion, the program will help facilitate access to internship or employment opportunities in the Financial Services Industry, subject to participating companies’ talent acquisition policies.

Key Benefits

Flagship Program

PayNet Akar is an initiatives designed to cultivate and pipeline talent into the Financial Services Industry (FSI). Its flagship program, Program Akar Powered By Microsoft #AIForMYFuture, launched in 2025, showcase a collaborative approach involving PayNet, and Microsoft in partnership with PEOPLElogy and Futuresparx as the implementation partners

Comprehensive Curriculum

Participants received training in advanced technologies, digital payments and values driven enrichment programs

Career Opportunities

The program connects students with internships and employment prospects within the Financial Services Industry (FSI)

Key Skills Acquired

Power Skills (Values Driven Enrichment Program)

Aspiration: Vision, goal-setting, leadership

Curiosity: Critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability

Grit: Resilience, perseverance, self-discipline

Integrity: Ethics, accountability, trustworthiness

Digital Payment

Covers digital payment systems, how money moves (before and during digital transactions), Malaysia’s ecosystem, BNPL, cross-border transactions, key concepts (gateways, mobile payments, cryptocurrencies), National Fraud Portal (NFP), and security and compliance discussions

Technical Skills

The program covers Microsoft Azure AI Fundamental, AI programming with Python, and modern payment technologies to equip learners with essential tech skills

Development Framework

Phase 1

Talent Assessment Implementation

  • Rolling out of variouse assessment methods to assess applicants.
  • Identifying strengths, gaps, potentials, and areas of development.

Phase 2

Talent Development Implementation

Development: Training values driven skills, digital payments, data analytics, machine learning & other AI related.

Phase 3

Knowledge Transfer

A self-sustaining talent development ecosystem that continually enhances organizational capabilities in AI and Data. (though community)

Course Outline

Requirements

Placement Offerings

Gain Industry Exposure

Explore career opportunities within Malaysia’s Financial Services Industry (FSI). 

Internship & Employment Pathways

Secure hands-on experience and career placements in FSI, supported by the PEOPLElogy team.

Guaranteed Placement Upon Completion

Receive an offer letter for a relevant internship or employment opportunity upon successfully completing the program.

Terms & conditions

Thank you for your interest in Program Akar Powered by Microsoft #AIForMYFuture.

By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complete to the best of your knowledge. As our valued Impact Partners, PayNet and Microsoft, along with Skill Partners PEOPLElogy and Futuresparx, may conduct eligibility checks to ensure fair and transparent selection.

Please note that the organizing committee reserves the right to make the final decision on all matters related to the program. Any updates or changes to the terms and conditions will be communicated via our official training information portal or in writing.

For any inquiry, please contact us at:

(+60)16-9621 829 (Project Team)

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00 AM – 5.00PM

Get Ready for the Next Phase
  1. Registration Email Series
    You’ll receive a series of emails guiding you through each stage of the process.
  2. Talent Community Registration
    Become part of our growing network of future-ready digital talents.
  3. Assessment Submission
    Complete the required assessments to help us get to know your strengths and potential.
  4. Shortlisting Process
    Our team will carefully review your submission and notify you if you’re shortlisted.
  5. Offer Letter & Sponsorship Award
    Selected candidates will receive an official offer, including funding details.
  6. Cohort Briefing Session
    Get prepared and equipped with all the information you need before the program begins.
  7. Class Commencement
    Begin your journey towards becoming an AI-ready professional in the FSI industry!

Register Here

Have questions? Email us at farhana@peoplelogy-project.com

Let’s Get in Touch

Have any questions? We’d love to hear from you.

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