Microsoft commits to skilling one million people for digital skills through Artificial Intelligence skilling initiative in South Africa. Johannesburg, 23 January 2025 – With its youthful population, rich diversity, and rapidly growing tech ecosystems, South Africa and Africa are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven solutions with the right skills and access to digital ...

1 day ago · Microsoft South Africa has launched its AI skilling initiative, aiming to equip one million South Africans with in-demand digital skills by 2026. “Harnessing the transformative power of ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Microsoft aims to provide 1 million people in South Africa with artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security training opportunities by 2026, Lillian Barnard, President for Microsoft Africa ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Microsoft South Africa has announced the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiative for SA. ... The Microsoft AI skilling initiative is a programme that aims to empower one ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Elevate your AI skills at the Microsoft AI Tour in Johannesburg! On January 23, 2025, we’re bringing together business leaders, developers, and AI professionals for a day packed with insights, hands-on workshops, and networking with Microsoft experts.

May 24, 2024 · Microsoft South Africa is deepening its commitment to the country and job creation to spur SMME development, create local opportunities, growth, and ready the country for AI transformation.

30 October 2023, Johannesburg – The delivery of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) training through a partnership between Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service (YES) will see 300,000 young South Africans empowered with digital skills, fostering a future of innovation driving employability and economic growth.

Jan 23, 2025 · In Africa and South Africa, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 underscores a critical skills gap, with more than 60% of companies identifying it as a key barrier to business transformation by 2030. The report emphasises the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling to meet the demands of emerging roles in technology, AI and ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Microsoft aims to provide 1 million people in South Africa with artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security training opportunities by 2026, Lillian Barnard, President for Microsoft Africa ...

3 days ago · AI skills. Barnard, at the event, launched Microsoft’s AI skills initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by ...