This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
On October 9, 2019, NIIT, a global leader in ICT training, launched cutting-edge programs in industry 4.0 technologies at its Nairobi Campus, aligning with the future industry's skills needs.
Industry 4.0, a vision for transforming industrial production, enables automation, data gathering, analysis, and exchange across machines, facilitating faster, flexible, and more efficient decision-making processes.
NIIT introduced these programs with a deep understanding of the changing job roles driving the digital economy. Students trained in futuristic industry 4.0 technologies and equipped with digital skills can contribute meaningfully to the country's growth and carve successful careers.
The center offers flexible certificates and diploma programs targeting form four leavers, fresh graduates, and working professionals seeking to add digital skills.
According to the 2018 Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum, estimates suggest that 75 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines, while 133 million new roles may emerge, adapted to the new division of labor between humans, machines, and algorithms.
With a global footprint across forty nations, NIIT provides training and development solutions in Information Technology, preparing students for the global industry's manpower requirements.
