Collaborative endeavor geared towards resolving Africa's lack of digital competencies
In an exciting development, Apis Training and NIL Africa have joined forces to address the digital skills gap in Sub-Saharan Africa. This strategic partnership aims to equip local telecom operators, regulators, and enterprises with the critical digital skills needed to manage and advance the region's rapidly growing digital infrastructure and telecom sector.
As the official reseller of Apis Training's courses in the region, NIL Africa will deliver targeted e-learning programs focused on mobile networks, 5G technology, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud infrastructure. The collaboration brings world-class learning resources into the African ecosystem, supporting operators, regulators, and enterprises in their digital transformation journey.
The initiative offers localized support and customized learning pathways tailored to the specific needs of Sub-Saharan nations. This approach strengthens digital workforce capacity and supports sustainable digital transformation efforts. By bridging the skills gap between high network deployment and qualified personnel, the partnership aims to help the region meet projections of a 400% increase in mobile data traffic and overall digital expansion over the next five years.
Brad Thomas of NIL Africa emphasized the urgency of skills development in the telecom and ICT sector. He stated, "This partnership reinforces our mission to localize global knowledge in the telecom and ICT sector." Niklas Thorin, CEO of Apis Training, added, "Equipping people with the knowledge to run, secure, and evolve digital networks drives sustainable change."
The partnership underscores a trend of global companies recognizing the long-term opportunity and value in African talent. With digital transformation in Africa projected to add billions to its GDP over the next decade, this collaboration is a significant step towards ensuring that skills and infrastructure keep pace.
Training access and enrollment information can be found at https://nil.co.za/apis-training/. This partnership marks a shift from imported solutions to locally grown capacity in the telecom and ICT sector, signaling a promising future for digital transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- This strategic partnership between Apis Training and NIL Africa focuses on equipping the African telecom and ICT industry with critical digital skills, such as mobile networks, 5G technology, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud infrastructure.
- By offering localized support and customized learning pathways, the collaboration aims to strengthen digital workforce capacity, supporting sustainable digital transformation efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Recognizing the long-term opportunity and value in African talent, this partnership underscores a trend of global companies investing in education and self-development to keep pace with digital expansion in Africa.
- As the official reseller of Apis Training's courses in the region, NIL Africa delivers e-learning programs that bring world-class learning resources into the African ecosystem, including education relevant to the finance, economy, industry, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
