Microsoft has announced a partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (Pseta) and Afrika Tikkun to extend the Global Skilling Initiative that was launched last year to provide at least 20 000 young people with critical digital skills. Photo: Reuters. Free tools to upskill SA youth in digital arena By BR Reporter Share JOHANNESBURG - MICROSOFT has announced a partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (Pseta) and Afrika Tikkun to extend the Global Skilling Initiative that was launched last year to provide at least 20 000 young people with critical digital skills. In a statement this week, the companies said the initiative would help young people to access digital skills courses for the most in-demand jobs and low-cost certifications. As part of this, Microsoft would extend, to the end of this year, free LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn courses and low-cost certifications that align to 10 of the most in-demand jobs.