-- Company develops free curriculum to train next generation talent and provide 
access to a low-code career; Creates coalition to support and make long-term 
initiative a reality

Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced #lowcode4all ( 
https://appian.com/why-appian/low-code-4-all.html?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=press-release&utm_campaign=platform&utm_content=lc4a 
), a program focused on providing access to low-code education and 
certification to drive career advancement and opportunity for the next 
generation of low-code developers. The free program guides eligible 
participants through a clear path to learn low-code technology and complete 
their Appian Certified Associate Developer exam. Appian aims to issue at least 
1,000 #lowcode4all scholarships this year globally.

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According to Morgan Stanley, there are currently 26 million total developers in 
the world, and we are expected to need 38 million by 2024[1]. Low-code 
technology, one of the fastest growing industries today, will fill that gap 
because it allows virtually anyone to be a developer. Gartner predicts that by 
2025, 70% of new applications developed by enterprises will use low-code or 
no-code technologies, up from less than 25% in 2020.

By reducing the financial barriers, #lowcode4all opens access to a career in 
low-code. Initially, the #lowcode4all program is available to current 
undergraduate and graduate students, students who have paused their education, 
unemployed individuals and people looking for a career-change.

For the program, Appian have created a new Low-Code Ready Badge, shareable on 
LinkedIn, that tells prospective employers that the candidate is trained in 
low-code and is ready to be a productive member of a team. After attaining the 
badge, program participants receive a voucher for the certification exam. After 
earning Appian Certified Associate Developer status, program participants have 
access to hiring recruiters through the #lowcode4all Hiring Partner network.

Appian CEO Matt Calkins said, "The Australian economy needs more developers. 
The ease of learning low-code enables people to shift careers, update skills, 
and improve their circumstances. Appian is committed to making low-code careers 
available for all."

#lowcode4all program participants are provided with:

    -- A complete low-code curriculum and education resources.

    -- A clear learning path to earn a Low-Code Ready Badge and to complete the 
       Appian Certified Associate Developer exam for free.

    -- Access to hiring recruiters through the Appian Partner network.

    -- Job search skills support (resume help, interview tips, etc.).

The #lowcode4all program is initially being supported in Australia and across 
the Asia-Pacific region by key partners such as Procensol. Appian #lowcode4all 
program partners can help spread awareness of the program among target 
communities, and can also be part of the #lowcode4all Hiring Network for 
program graduate job placement.

"Australia must increase its developer talent pool to meet the needs of the 
local market. With more organisations seeking applications built on low-code, 
initiatives like Appian's #lowcode4all program will help open new pathways for 
the next generation of software engineering talent," said Dan Cooke, Managing 
Director from Procensol. "We look forward to supporting the program and 
welcoming graduates to the industry and our team in the future."

As part of #lowcode4all, Appian is also establishing the #lowcode4all 
coalition, which will include a diverse mix of non-profit, corporate, and 
academic institutions to help the program reach all eligible participants.

Those people interested in participating in the #lowcode4all program should go 
to: www.appian.com/lowcode4all.

About Appian

Appian is the unified platform for change. We accelerate customers' businesses 
by discovering, designing, and automating their most important processes. The 
Appian Low-Code Platform combines the key capabilities needed to get work done 
faster, Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code platform. 
Appian is open, enterprise-grade and trusted by industry leaders. For more 
information, visit www.appian.com.

[1] Morgan Stanley, "What's New in the 'New Stack'? – Deep Diving Into the 
Low-Code / No-Code Application Platform Market," 2021

SOURCE  Appian

For Information Contact: Sarah Park, Mulberry Marketing Communications, 
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