Africa’s most prominent technology distribution company, TD Africa, has teamed up with Cisco on its first month-long training programme to help close the skills gap in the continent’s tech industry.

The first-ever programme in the TD Academy training series, the program’s objective was to equip young brains with professional exposure and technical abilities.

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Mastering Cisco Networking Solutions and Workplace Skills

TD Africa’s “Introduction to Cisco Networking Solutions and Workplace Professional Skills” programme is an excellent example of its all-encompassing and forward-looking approach to technology education and professional growth, which helps people and companies succeed in the digital age.

This innovative pooled training teaches Cisco networking solutions, essential for building and managing robust IT infrastructure and workplace professional skills in today’s dynamic work environment.

TD Africa’s extensive approach to teaching youth skills matches with this focus on technical competence and professional growth.

Cisco’s first leg of TD Academy includes carefully chosen cybersecurity, data analysis, and AI programmes to address the most sought-after talents in the African technology sector.

TD Africa’s Ongoing Skills Gap Initiatives

CEO of TD Africa, Mrs Chioma Ekeh, says that the company’s commitment to closing the skills gap is more than just a one-time training programme or passing on information.

“We know how important it is to have skilled workers to speed up Africa’s digital transformation,” she said. We are dedicated to giving people the tools and knowledge they need to achieve in this exciting field through our joint training programmes with leaders like Cisco.

“I recently finished a four-week training at the TD Academy; it was enriching and transformative,” Amblessed Ubong, one of the people who got help from the programme, said.

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“The sessions made me think, the trainers were passionate, and the atmosphere was very supportive.” Working on projects with other people helped me improve my teamwork skills and made learning fun.

“I learned a lot at the TD Academy and became more excited about my career afterwards.”

Africa’s most prominent tech distribution company promptly hired some of the program’s top alumna, impressed by their talent.

By fostering a pipeline of talented people for the future, this dedication to identifying and developing talent enhances Africa’s technology environment.

To further firmly establish its foot in the sand of time and play a crucial role in Africa’s digital rebirth, TD Africa provides individuals and businesses with the information and skills necessary to empower them.