Tuwaiq Academy & Berkeley aim to equip CEOs for AI
New Tuwaiq Academy U.C. Berkeley AI, cyber & data skills course targets CEOs
#SaudiArabia #education – Riyadh-based national tech training institution Tuwaiq Academy, has launched the Future Tech Leaders programme, an intensive six-month course for C-suite executives and IT professionals. Run in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, and backed by the Saudi government’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the initiative aims to upskill business leaders in AI, cybersecurity, data science and digital transformation.
SO WHAT? – Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in its technology talent pipeline with a variety of different education programmes that address every level from school students through to those already in the workforce. Involving education institutions, technology authorities and private sector partners, the Kingdom’s effort to ensure that it develops the right digital talent are comprehensive. The new programme launched by Tuwaiq Academy and University of California, Berkeley underscores that digital leadership is as much of a focus as young talent.
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Tuwaiq Academy, has launched the Future Tech Leaders programme, an intensive six-month course for both C-suite executives and senior IT professionals.
The Future Tech Leaders is delivered in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, and backed by the National Technology Development Program (NTDP) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Taking place over six months and the new programme focuses on practical applications of cutting-edge technologies to address real-world business challenges. The course includes hands-on training in AI, cybersecurity, data science and digital transformation.
Tuwaiq Academy has trained over 32,000 individuals as of December, highlighting its growing impact on the Kingdom’s workforce development.
More than 150 technical training programmes are offered by the academy across fields such as programming, AI, cloud computing, and digital design.
The academy collaborates with global organisations like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Stanford University to deliver its training.
Tuwaiq’s curriculum includes bootcamps in game development, robotics, drone programming, UX/UI design and metaverse technologies.
Training opportunities are accessible to all levels—from high school students to seasoned professionals—through flexible programme formats.
The goal is to close the digital skills gap and provide career pathways into high-demand technology sectors across the Saudi economy.
The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and build national capabilities in high-growth sectors.
ZOOM OUT – Launched in 2019, Tuwaiq Academy provides a wide range of education and training programmes focused on technology and coding. The academy is affiliated with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones and is baased at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh. The Tuwaiq Academy aims to qualify one hundred thousand programmers by 2030.