Google Launches Free AI and Digital Skills Hub for Africa

Google has launched Skilling Africa with Google, a free learning hub for AI and digital skills across Africa.

Launch of Skilling Africa with Google

According to technext24.com, the hub consolidates more than 15 of Google's training programmes, tailored for the connectivity and data constraints typical in many African countries.

Features of the Learning Hub

The platform includes courses in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, and small business growth. It features programmes like Google Career Certificates and Hustle Academy. Lessons can be downloaded over Wi-Fi and completed offline, addressing data consumption concerns, as reported by businessday.ng.

Addressing Skills Gap

Google's initiative aims to equip 3 million Africans with digital and AI skills by 2030, with an initial target of 250,000 graduates by 2026. This effort comes as over 90% of employers in the region struggle to find workers with practical AI and cloud skills, according to businessday.ng.

Sources

• technext24.com: Nigerians can learn free AI and digital skills offline through Skilling Africa with Google
• businessday.ng: Google targets 3m Africans for AI training as skills gap threatens $2.9trn opportunity

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