(Agence Ecofin) – International Business Machine (IBM) has decided to improve the computer skills of 25 million young Africans in the digital, cloud and cognitive segments. It has just launched a training program called “IBM Digital – Nation Africa” for this purpose. The initiative provides future learners with an IBM cloud-based learning platform that will host free educational programs for the next five years.
According to IBM, the online learning platform will be based on Watson, the company’s cognitive system has the ability to adapt to any context, learn and interact with its users. Thus, the system will be able to analyze user profiles to offer them the most appropriate training, going as far as adapting the educational content of the program. Training will range from basic computer science courses to more advanced ones, such as programming, cybersecurity and the agile method, including general subjects such as innovation, critical analysis or entrepreneurship. The “IBM Digital – Nation Africa” program will be piloted from IBM’s regional centers in South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria.
Hamilton Ratshefola, Managing Director of IBM South Africa, explained that the company “views computer education as a key factor in economic development in Africa. Through access to best practices, free software as well as IBM tools and resources, this program will develop essential skills in order to find solutions adapted to the problems of our continent and ensure its growth, the different industries must provide their workforce with the best technological skills ”.
The “IBM Digital-Nation Africa” program is a component of the global “New Collar Jobs” initiative, launched by IBM to help develop a knowledge-based economy in Africa. It will be supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
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