Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Publicity Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides reimbursement of up to 50% of the expenditure incurred for obtaining certifications for improving their employability. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units.

Benefits:
Reimbursement up to 50% of the expenditure incurred for obtaining certifications for improving their employability.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be of Goan origin.
- The applicant should possess qualifications suitable for employment in the IT Industry.
- The applicant&#39;s bank account should be linked to Aadhaar.
- The applicant should have obtained the certifications must be obtained from OEM vendors or their authorized training partners.
- The certifications should be directly relevant to the IT Industry.
- The applicant should have completed the certification during the policy&#39;s operation.
- The approved certifications (updated from time to time) include, but are not limited to:

   - (ISC)2 Certifications
   - Adobe Certifications
   - Amazon Web Services Certified Developer
   - APMG Certifications
   - Apple (ACSP, ACTC)
   - AWS Certifications
   - Certifications on Agile Methodology
   - Certified SCRUM Master
   - Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCiE, CISSP)
   - Citrix Certifications (CCP-V, CCA-N)
   - CompTIA Certifications (A+, CTP+, CDIA+, Network+, etc.)
   - Computer System &amp; Server Administration
   - Development of Mobile Applications using Android with project
   - EC-Council Certifications
   - ISACA Certifications
   - ITIL knowledge V2 or V3
   - Juniper Certifications
   - Logical Operations Certs
   - Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA/MCSE, MCTS, etc.)
   - Oracle Certifications (OCP, OCA, MCDBA, etc.)
   - PMI Certifications
   - Prince2 Certifications
   - Programming Through C, C++, Python, Java, etc
   - Red Hat Certifications
   - SAP Developer
   - VMware Certifications
   - Web Application Technologies (LAMP Stack - Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP; J2EE; ASP.Net)
**NOTE:** Scheme benefits are contingent upon budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel is applicable if benefits are discontinued due to exceeded allocation.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Web Portal of Goa Online. At the top right corner, click "Register".
Step 2: On the next page, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form. Create a Login Name and a strong Password. Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register/Signup".
Step 4: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Login".
Step 5: In the top ribbon, click on "Services", then click on "IT Services". Click on the name of the scheme. You will be taken to the application form for the scheme. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 6: Submit the application. A unique registration number will be generated. Note this number for future reference.
NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme on a quarterly/bi-annually/annual basis after incurring the relevant expenditure. 
Disbursement TimelineIncentive Application Receipt: D
Application scrutiny as per checklist: D+30days
Application approval by the Empowered Committee: D+60 days
Issue of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D+90 days

Documents Required:
1. Copy of Aadhaar
2. Proof of Goan origin (one of the below)
   a. Birth Certificate of self or of parent(s) born in Goa
   b. Domicile Certificate or Residence Certificate issued by the state government
   c. Marriage certificate and proof of Goan residence of the spouse. Any of the documents listed above (5 a through c) may be submitted for the spouse
3. Copies of all mark sheets from Class XII through the highest level of education obtained
4. Copy of degree/diploma
5. Copies of certificate(s) for which the subsidy is being claimed
6. Proof of payment for certification(s)
7. Voided cheque