New technologies and fast-evolving industries are opening up exciting opportunities across a wide range of careers from Virtual Assistance and Digital Marketing to AI-related roles. This shift also brings a stronger demand for upskilling opportunities that are accessible, affordable, and practical.

Through its fully online certification programs, Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC), a premier digital college in the Philippines, is helping companies support employee growth, build stronger teams, and develop future-ready professionals.

MMDC's short term online Certification Programs are structured for working professionals and working students who want to upgrade their skills to stand out among peers. The programs focus on in-demand fields such as Virtual Assistance, Marketing and Digital Marketing, Technology and Digital Skills, and English Language Training. These programs also emphasize real-world application, helping learners develop skills they can immediately use in their jobs and level up their careers without sacrificing time with work and loved ones.

This is a great opportunity for companies to invest more in their people, not just through traditional training, but through affordable certification programs that bridge skill gaps while giving employees the freedom to learn at their own pace and apply what they've learned directly to their work.

Companies Partnering with MMDC

MMDC has partnered with companies across different industries to support employee learning, career growth, and workforce development. These partnerships reflect a shared belief: when companies invest in their people through upskilling, they see improvements in employee productivity, stronger adaptability to industry changes, higher engagement and retention, and a deeper culture of innovation across teams.

Ayala Corporation, for example, has taken a major step in workforce development by availing licenses for MMDC certification programs. This allows their employees to learn at their own pace and explore skills relevant to their roles, highlighting how multinational companies are integrating certification programs into their long-term employee development strategies.

_{[From L to R: John Yang, Strategic HR; Marie Aileene Fernandez, Head of Learning & Organization Development; and Francisco Romero Milán, Managing Director and Chief HR Officer, Group Head of Corporate Resources; Grace Gundran, Brand Manager; Kirsten Mayuga, Senior Brand Officer]}

Another company investing in employee upskilling is Dexterton Corporation, a well-known supplier of construction and home improvement products. Dexterton enrolled their employees in a variety of certification programs, including AI Fundamentals, Meta Social Media Marketing, and Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce. These programs help strengthen employees' digital knowledge and support the company's efforts to stay competitive in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.

Renewable energy company Buskowitz Energy Inc. is also investing in its workforce through MMDC. According to Caryl Grace Fenis, Senior People and Culture Lead at Buskowitz Energy Inc., flexible learning opportunities are key to employee development. She said, "Grateful to MMDC for making professional development accessible through self-paced certifications that fit our employees' schedules and learning journeys." The company enrolled their employees in Meta Social Media Marketing, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, and Adobe Content Creator.

_{[From L to R: Caryl Grace Fenis, Senior People and Culture Lead; Dhenise Danica Dayang, HR Manager; Jenny Chua, VP for Marketing and Admissions; Grace Gundran, Brand Manager]}

Clean energy company ACEN Shared Services, Inc. has also partnered with MMDC to provide their employees a space to grow and gain valuable new skills. Charleen Tan, Head of Enterprise Innovation Group at ACEN, highlights the value of the partnership. "MMDC is a valued partner in delivering industry-relevant upskilling and micro-credentials that support the continuous growth of our workforce," Charleen shared.

_{[From L to R: Christine Huesca, Talent Management Lead; Jenny Chua, VP for Marketing and Admissions; Andree Kintanar, Head of HR & Corporate Services; Charleen Tan, Head of Enterprise Innovation Group; Julie Zerrudo, HR Business Partner]}

Making Upskilling Accessible for All

To make these Certification Programs accessible to more organizations across the Philippines, MMDC offers a group enrollment discount program. This allows companies to enroll multiple employees in certification courses while benefiting from cost savings and streamlined learning access — making it easier to train teams together, build shared skills across departments, and encourage collaboration.

MMDC also offers custom-built training programs designed specifically for each company. These tailored programs can be developed based on industry requirements, company objectives, and identified skill gaps within teams. By aligning training with real business needs, custom programs help ensure that employee learning directly contributes to organizational performance and growth. For many companies, this approach transforms training from a simple HR initiative into a strategic business advantage.

Building Future-Ready Teams

Certification programs are a powerful tool. By offering flexible learning, company-sponsored group enrollments, and customized training programs, MMDC is helping organizations across the Philippines build stronger, more future-ready teams and drive real workforce transformation.

For companies looking to invest in their people, workforce upskilling is no longer optional. It is essential to grow and stay competitive. And with the right learning partner, it becomes an opportunity not just to keep up with change, but to lead it.

Learn more about MMDC's Certification Programs here. Enroll anytime and start learning right away! For more information on company-sponsored group enrollment, email hello@mmdc.mcl.edu.ph.

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