UNDER the 150K Guyana Coders Initiative, a programme funded by the Government of Guyana and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, 463 learners successfully completed training across four tracks.

This reflects the initiative’s success in providing accessible, digital education to Guyanese ages 14 and older.

According to the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), the initiative was introduced by the government in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December 2022. It aligns with the Government of Guyana’s commitment to expanding digital education and fostering technological growth.

To date, a breakdown of the number of people completing each track has been recorded. According to the records 219 persons completed Programming Fundamentals, 181 completed Data Science Fundamentals, 50 completed Android Kotlin Development Fundamentals and 13 completed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals.

GOAL said that each track lasted between six and seven weeks, with mentorship and structured learning designed to equip learners with in-demand technological skills.

Programming Fundamentals teaches essential skills for creating interactive web pages, laying a solid foundation in web development, while the Android Kotlin Development Fundamentals programme enables learners to build engaging and user-friendly Android mobile applications.
Data Science Fundamentals introduces key concepts in data analysis, equipping learners with widely applicable skills for data –driven decision making across a number of industries.

Meanwhile, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals provides a foundational understanding of AI and ML, practical skills in using ChatGPT, and insights into ethical AI Practices.

Upon completion, learners would have gained the knowledge and skills to apply AI technologies across various sectors responsibly.

For more, persons can visit: https://guyanacoders.gov.gy/enroll/ or call 225-7000.