36,000 Nigerians to Get Free AI, Tech Training Under FG Programme
The Federal Government has opened opportunities for Nigerians to acquire artificial intelligence and other high-demand digital skills at no cost through its Digital Training Academy.
The programme, implemented under the National Skilling Project in partnership with Coursera, is designed to equip Nigerians with skills needed to improve their employability and participation in the digital economy.
According to the Digital Training Academy, 36,000 Nigerians are expected to benefit from the programme, with training available across all 37 states of the country.
The Federal Government is fully sponsoring the programme, allowing successful applicants to access learning licences without paying tuition fees.
Skills available
Participants can choose from a range of technology-focused learning areas, including:
Software Development
Cloud Technologies
Cybersecurity
IT Automation
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Connected Technologies
FinTech
Parallel Computing
Quantum Computing
Natural Language Processing
The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning track focuses on developing intelligent systems using AI, machine learning and deep-learning technologies.
The academy says the courses are delivered through Coursera, giving participants access to training from experts and institutions around the world.
Who can apply?
The programme is open to Nigerians interested in acquiring new digital skills or improving their existing professional knowledge.
Students, job seekers and working professionals can apply, particularly those seeking to enter the technology sector or strengthen their competitiveness in the digital economy.
How to register
Interested applicants are required to register through the Digital Training Academy portal.
The registration process starts with creating an account using a National Identification Number and phone number.
Applicants must then complete their profiles by providing details about their background, interests and career goals.
After completing the profile, applicants will take a pre-assessment to determine their existing skill level. The result will be used to recommend an appropriate learning pathway.
The academy outlines the process as creating an account, completing the profile, taking the pre-assessment, receiving the assessment result and learning pathway, and then commencing training.
Is the programme free?
Yes. The Digital Training Academy states that the Federal Government is fully sponsoring the programme and providing free learning licences to successful participants.
The academy also says training centres have been established in different parts of the country, with internet access and learning devices available to support participants who may not have personal computers or reliable internet access.
Will participants receive certificates?
Participants who successfully complete the required training and assessments will receive certificates.
The academy currently targets 36,000 learners and 36,000 certificates under the programme.
How long will the training take?
The duration varies depending on the selected learning track and the participant’s level.
The programme combines online learning with facilitated learning and practical activities. The academy does not publicly provide a detailed list of every individual Coursera course under each skill track.
Instead, the specific learning pathway is made available to learners through their dashboard after registration and assessment.
Where to register.
Nigerians interested in benefiting from the programme can register through the official Digital Training Academy portal:
https://dta.education.gov.ng/onboarding
