Nairobi, Kenya – October 2, 2024 – Huawei ICT Academy held a successful instructor workshop bringing together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country, and providing a platform for knowledge exchange, updates on academy programs, and a roadmap for the future of ICT education in Kenya.
Ms. Fang Zheng, Huawei’s Human Resource Director, officially opened the workshop. She emphasized the critical role that the academy plays in addressing the country’s ICT skill gaps, highlighting the importance of continuous professional development for instructors.
“We believe in empowering instructors with the tools and knowledge to produce world-class ICT talent. Today’s workshop is a testament to Huawei’s long-term commitment to digital education in Kenya,” stated Ms. Zheng.
The first session was led by Mr. Michael Kamau, Huawei ICT Academy Manager and Mr. Yuta Leng Public Relations Expert, who provided an in-depth review of the academy’s progress over the past year. Key points of discussion included the Huawei ICT Academy’s growth and achievements, as well as insights into the upcoming Huawei ICT Competition for 2024-2025. The competition, which aims to foster innovation and technical skills among Kenyan students, was introduced with a strong focus on preparing participants for the challenges and opportunities of the digital world.
Huawei ICT Competition
Huawei announced that the 9th Edition of the Huawei ICT Competition is open and free for registration. Interested students can participate in the Practice Track (Network, Cloud and Computing Tracks) or the A.I Innovation Track. After registration the ICT Competition participants will be provided with an advanced training and e-learning platform to prepare for a National Final in 2024 and a Regional and Global Final Round in 2025.
This year Huawei also announced the launch of the Instructor Competition designed to Accumulate excellent experiment cases to promote the integration of key technologies such as A.I and Cloud. The instructor competition will also promote excellent teachers by setting excellent global benchmarks, enhance self-motivation of partner instructors, and promote the operation of ICT Academies.
Additionally, the workshop covered a review of the academy’s key performance indicators (KPIs) for the last quarter, as well as a calendar preview for the upcoming academic year. This review was essential in assessing the academy’s impact on Kenya’s ICT talent ecosystem and in setting clear targets for the year ahead.
The workshop featured a case presentation on best practices for managing professional exam centers, focusing on Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) certifications. These globally recognized certifications are essential for individuals seeking advanced careers in ICT, and the presentation provided insights on streamlining the exam process, maintaining high standards, and increasing student success rates.
Following the presentation, an open discussion was held, where attendees explored ways to enhance the quality of education within the academy.
The workshop is part of Huawei’s ongoing efforts to support the development of ICT education in Kenya. Since the establishment of its first ICT Academy in 2017, Huawei has continuously worked with Kenyan academic institutions to build a strong talent pipeline in the country. The Huawei ICT Academy program has since expanded significantly, training thousands of students and instructors and offering access to Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and global expertise.
The workshop concluded with an acknowledgment of the participants’ contributions and a call to action for continued collaboration between Huawei and local educational institutions to create a robust ICT ecosystem in Kenya.