The Orange Digital Center (ODC) network, a leading provider of digital skills training in Africa and the Middle East, has partnered with Coursera, a global online learning platform, to launch a free high-level certification training program.
This initiative targets young people across the region, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills to thrive.
Through its 16 centers spread across Africa and the Middle East, the ODC network is a hub of innovation and learning for young people and entrepreneurs.
This new free program offers participants the opportunity to gain expertise in high-demand fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship.
The online courses offered through the program are specifically designed to address the job market. Through the support of young people with relevant skills and knowledge, the program will enable them to pursue successful careers in the tech industry or launch their entrepreneurial ventures.
Aside from being a training facility, Orange Digital Centers are dynamic environments that facilitate creativity and exploration. Built with cutting-edge technologies, these centers provide a supportive space where young learners can develop their abilities, delve into new technologies, and bring their innovative ideas to life.
The Orange Digital Center’s vision for digital inclusion is a driving force behind this new initiative. Asma Ennaifer, Executive Director CSR, Orange Digital Centers and Communication, Orange Africa and Middle East, pointed out the importance of digital inclusion.
“At Orange, we firmly believe that digital inclusion is the key to creating a fairer and more prosperous future for everyone. In partnership with Coursera and through the Orange Digital Centers, we are opening the doors of certification training to all our beneficiaries, offering educational and professional development opportunities to those who need them most.”
This partnership will open doors to valuable certifications, enabling beneficiaries to leverage the tools needed to excel in the midst of digitalization. Young people in Africa and the Middle East can now compete effectively in the global job market.
