Google launches free AI, digital skills training for Nigerians

Google has launched a free digital learning platform that allows Nigerians to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital skills offline, the P.M news reports.

The platform, Skilling Africa with Google, brings together more than 15 training programmes in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, digital marketing and small business development.

Managing Director, Google Africa, Mr Alex Okosi, said the continent needed more people equipped to develop, use and innovate with AI.

“The programme is aimed at equipping three million people with digital and AI skills by 2030, with an initial target of 250,000 graduates by the end of 2026,” he said.

Okosi said the platform was designed for learners with limited internet access and high data costs.

“Users can download lessons through Wi-Fi and subsequently access the learning materials offline without incurring additional mobile data costs,” he said.

The free platform, available at skillingafrica.withgoogle.com, features SCOUT, an AI-powered study companion, and supports English, Swahili and Arabic.