The Federal Government has launched the Digital Training Academy (DTA), a new skills development programme that will provide 32,000 Nigerians with free access to digital and professional training.
The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Coursera under the National Skilling Project. It is designed to help Nigerians gain relevant skills, improve their employability and prepare for opportunities in the digital economy.
What Is the Digital Training Academy?
The Digital Training Academy is a Federal Government-backed training initiative that gives eligible Nigerians access to online learning opportunities at no cost.
Through the programme, participants can develop technical and professional skills that can be useful when applying for jobs, starting a business or improving their existing careers.
A total of 32,000 free learning licences are available under the initiative.
Who Can Apply for the Digital Training Academy?
The programme is open to Nigerian citizens aged 18 years and above.
You can apply whether you are:
- A student
- A fresh graduate
- A job seeker
- A working professional
- Someone looking to learn a new digital skill
You do not necessarily need to have a background in technology to take advantage of the opportunity. Applicants can choose training that matches their interests and career goals.
Courses and Skills Available
Participants can access training in several technology-related areas, including:
- Software Development
- Cloud Technologies
- Cybersecurity
- IT Automation
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Connected Technologies
- FinTech
- Parallel Computing
- Quantum Computing
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
These areas cover some of the technical skills increasingly used across different industries.
Benefits of the Programme
The Digital Training Academy is designed to help Nigerians build practical skills that can improve their chances of finding employment or progressing in their careers.
Participants can use the training to:
- Learn new digital skills
- Improve their professional knowledge
- Build skills for technology-related careers
- Strengthen their CV
- Prepare for employment opportunities
- Develop skills relevant to the changing job market
How to Apply for the Digital Training Academy
Interested Nigerians can apply online through the official Digital Training Academy portal.
Application Portal: https://www.dta.education.gov.ng
Applicants should visit the portal, follow the registration instructions and provide the required information.
Since the programme has a limited number of 32,000 learning licences, interested applicants should consider registering as early as possible.
The Digital Training Academy provides Nigerians aged 18 and above with an opportunity to gain digital and professional skills through free learning access.
If you are a student, job seeker, graduate or working professional looking to improve your skills, you can visit the official portal and check the available training options.
Apply here: https://www.dta.education.gov.ng
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