Tamkeen opens ‘AI Training programme’
TDT | Manama
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The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced that resgistration is now open for private sector enterprises interested in enrolling their employees under the “AI Training Programme”.
This programme is part of a broader initiative launched in line with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), which aims to train 50,000 Bahrainis in Artificial Intelligence by 2030.
The programme includes three training tracks: AI Generalists track, AI Specialists track, and AI for Executives track. Registration is now open for the AI Generalists track which is designed for employees with foundational information technology (IT) literacy, and the AI for Executives track, designed for C-suite, executives or self-employed entrepreneurs. As for the AI Specialists track, registration will be announced at a later stage.
Mr. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer at Tamkeen, stated: “This training will support Bahrainis and open doors for their career development prospects. In addition, entrepreneurs and executives will also benefit from utilizing AI to boost efficiency, productivity, and the adoption of innovative technological solutions.”
50,000 Bahrainis
Over the next five years, 50,000 Bahrainis will be trained in AI skills, which will provide the labor market with a pool of qualified talent capable of leveraging AI effectively to enhance business performance.
Enterprises interested in registering their employees can visit Tamkeen’s website at www.tamkeen.bh and apply through the “AI Training Programme.”
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