President John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders Programme, a flagship digital skills development initiative aimed at equipping Ghanaians, especially the youth, with cutting-edge technology skills for the future.
This is another key manifesto promise of the National Democratic Congress government led by the President John Dramani Mahama fulfilled
This program is designed to drive innovation, create jobs, and position Ghana as a leader in the global digital economy.
Key Objectives
Job Creation and Economic Growth
The program focuses on developing skills in areas like software development, data management, and business process outsourcing, which are expected to drive job creation and economic growth.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The initiative encourages innovation in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education, promoting entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
Education and Lifelong Learning
The program aims to foster a culture of lifelong learning, providing Ghanaians with opportunities to acquire new skills and stay relevant in the digital economy.
Inclusion
The initiative prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that digital transformation benefits all Ghanaians, regardless of their geographical location or socio-economic background
Courses and Training
The One Million Coders Programme offers training in various areas, including
Cybersecurity
Certified Cybersecurity Professional, Certified Network Support Technician, and Certified Data Protection Officer
Data Science and Analytics
Data Analyst Associate, Data Scientist, and Business Intelligence Analyst
Software Development
Frontend and Backend Software Engineering, Full Stack Development, and Web Development
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, and NLP Engineer
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect, and Cloud Security Specialist
Implementation and Partnerships
The program is being implemented through strategic partnerships with private sector players, including a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the MTN Group.
The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT is also playing a critical role in the technical design of the program
