{"id":186130,"date":"2025-07-14T15:57:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.connectnigeria.com\/?p=186130"},"modified":"2026-08-16T11:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T11:08:22","slug":"federal-government-aws-complimentary-digital-skills-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsdemos.com\/cna\/2025\/07\/14\/federal-government-aws-complimentary-digital-skills-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Government &#038; AWS Complimentary Digital Skills Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy to deliver comprehensive digital skills training across Nigeria&#8217;s educational landscape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/articles.connectnigeria.com\/opportunities\/\">Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This nationwide initiative aims to empower Nigerian instructors and learners with essential contemporary competencies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cutting-edge technological domains.<\/p>\n<p>The digital skills training marks a significant step forward in closing Nigeria&#8217;s educational technology gap. Through widespread access to sought-after digital competencies and cloud credentials, the initiative ensures comprehensive inclusion of all educators and students in the transition to a digitally-driven economic landscape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001LxO78yXtvBzgDtu2mtIq-rLkuktxL0IQBtKbooZcbu7KOY26ckqgC6EBrw5Y7-5dd1OvgUkwdiVqy3Z50OqUnMUAM5YLOD2pOr84F4ZVrzg%3D\">Connect Nigeria daily newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AWS Academy Learning Resources<\/strong>: Participants will receive access to premium educational materials from AWS, featuring practical laboratory sessions, cloud computing infrastructure, and professional certification tracks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Successful Trial Implementation<\/strong>: Representatives from 43 Federal Universities and Polytechnics have been successfully integrated into the pilot program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Rollout<\/strong>: The initiative is expanding to encompass all federal, state, and private higher education institutions throughout Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and teacher training colleges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Register to attend the <a href=\"http:\/\/connectnigeria.com\/bizmix\">CN Business Mixer<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Institutional Engagement<\/strong>: Educational institution leaders are encouraged to designate committed coordinators who will manage faculty enrollment and support student registration processes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete Cost Coverage<\/strong>: Enhancing program accessibility, the Ministry will fund half of certification expenses while AWS underwrites the remaining portion, resulting in zero cost for all participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submission Deadline: Friday, July 19th, 2025 at 5:00 PM. <\/strong><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScM0ISOjX8bdI4QBGR6gboNKM1940YOuqcd4Xg1L6mS0H-_Dg\/viewform?usp=send_form\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0TO Apply. <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>Got something you want to read about on our platform? 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