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RIYADH: Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh plans to launch more than 160 technical bootcamps and programs in the fourth quarter of 2024 to enhance national skills in a modern educational setting.
Developed with global partners such as Apple, Meta and Amazon, the training material is tailored to meet job market demands through hands-on learning.
Participants will receive professional certifications, with top candidates gaining employment opportunities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The programs cover important skills, including programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, game development, virtual reality, digital manufacturing, drone programming and robotics.
Aimed at addressing the evolving needs of technicians, the academy seeks to fill the job market with skilled national professionals, the SPA reported.
Open to students, graduates and employees, the programs offer flexible in-person and online sessions, using advanced learning methods and best practices.
Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the academy aims to nurture national talent as part of the human capability development program.
Registration is available on the academy's website: https://tuwaiq.edu.sa.
Abdulaziz Alhammadi, the academy’s CEO, said that more than 30,000 trainees have graduated, with an employment rate exceeding 75 percent.
He highlighted the launch of the first technical diploma in game development and virtual reality in the Kingdom and the Arab world, in partnership with Meta, starting this September at the academy’s headquarters in Riyadh.
Founded in 2019, the academy offers cutting-edge bootcamps and educational programs with leading global partners, focusing on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and job market demands.