Digital Skills Program Signs Training Partnerships With 30 Tech Firms

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Egyptian Military Academy signed memorandums of understanding with 30 local and international technology firms to train young Egyptians in digital and information technology skills.

According to the ministry, the agreements are designed to deliver industry-aligned training through technical content, exam vouchers, field placements and project-based learning, with the aim of preparing participants for employment in the technology sector.

The partnerships form part of the Digilians initiative, a government-funded programme focused on building digital skills in areas including software development, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, networks, digital infrastructure, embedded systems and digital arts.

The programme combines academic instruction with practical training, soft skills development, language training and on-the-job experience.

Digilians offers multiple learning tracks, including a four-month diploma, a nine-month specialised diploma, a one-year professional master’s programme and a two-year master of science degree. Training is implemented in cooperation with technology companies, training providers and international universities.

Participating firms include global technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Dell subsidiary EMC Egypt, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare and Vodafone Egypt, alongside a number of Egyptian digital services and fintech companies.

The programme targets 5,000 students annually from across Egypt’s governorates. The ministry estimates investment costs of approximately EGP 3 billion for accommodation and learning facilities, with an additional EGP 1 billion allocated annually to training programmes.