Huawei ICT Academy hosted a successful instructor workshop aimed at enhancing ICT education in Kenya, coinciding with the opening of the 9th Huawei ICT Competition. The event gathered key instructors and stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange and discuss future initiatives in the ICT sector.
Ms. Fang Zheng, Huawei’s Human Resource Director, inaugurated the workshop, underscoring the academy’s vital role in bridging the ICT skill gap in the country. “Empowering instructors with the tools and knowledge to produce world-class ICT talent is crucial. Today’s workshop reflects Huawei’s long-term commitment to digital education in Kenya,” she stated.
The workshop featured sessions led by Mr. Michael Kamau, Huawei ICT Academy Manager, and Mr. Yuta Leng, Public Relations Expert. They reviewed the academy’s progress over the past year, highlighting its achievements and the launch of the upcoming Huawei ICT Competition for 2024-2025. This year’s competition aims to cultivate innovation and technical skills among Kenyan students, preparing them for the demands of the digital economy.
Registration for the competition is open and free, allowing students to participate in various tracks, including Network, Cloud, Computing, and A.I. Innovation. Participants will have access to advanced training and e-learning platforms as they prepare for a National Final in 2024, followed by Regional and Global Finals in 2025.
In addition to the student competition, Huawei introduced an Instructor Competition designed to promote integration of key technologies like A.I. and Cloud within the academy. This initiative aims to set global benchmarks for teaching excellence, motivate partner instructors, and enhance the operation of ICT Academies.
The workshop also included a review of the academy’s key performance indicators (KPIs) from the previous quarter and a preview of the upcoming academic year. This assessment is critical for measuring the academy’s impact on Kenya’s ICT talent pool and setting objectives for future growth.
A presentation on best practices for managing professional exam centers for Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) certifications was also featured. These globally recognized credentials are crucial for advancing careers in ICT, and the session provided strategies for optimizing the exam process to boost student success rates.
An open discussion followed, allowing participants to explore ways to enhance educational quality within the academy.
Since its establishment in 2017, Huawei ICT Academy has worked closely with Kenyan academic institutions to develop a robust talent pipeline, training thousands of students and instructors while providing access to cutting-edge technology and global expertise. The workshop concluded with a call for continued collaboration between Huawei and local educational institutions to foster a thriving ICT ecosystem in Kenya.