Victor Ezeja
MICROSOFT Africa Development Centre (Microsoft ADC), has announced enrolment of 100 participants for skill acquisition in computer games, programming and other related ICT applications in its 2021 Learners Clinic in West Africa.
The Game of Learners Clinic is a three-month intensive virtual program for students in the university and beginners across West Africa.
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The programme which is scheduled to commence on 5th of October, 2021, will empower the participants with computer skills like, .Net, JavaScript, Git, Azure, Software Design and Program Manager Fundamentals.
The programme has two phases. One is a development path where learners will attend free virtual clinics with specialized coaching and training that will enable them acquire hands-on experience and cultivate a learner-led developer community. The second phase will be the core part of the program where participants will learn about Product Requirement Documentation, Project Management and Prioritization Framework.
According to Managing Director, Microsoft ADC, West Africa, Gafar Lawal, the Game of Learners Clinic is a free program conducted virtually where students learn computer science technologies and practices hands-on while they build impactful solutions for their communities.
He said, “At Microsoft ADC, we recognize the creativity, innovation and passion driving productivity in Africa’s technology landscape and Game of learners presents a unique opportunity to be a strong driver of this community.
“Our vision with Game of Learners is to create a platform where young developers and any other interested participants can build long lasting solutions to challenges using technology.
“Looking beyond engineering, our focus is to begin to harness other skills that are invaluable in solving not only the problems of today, but also those of the future. With this program, we are empowering young developers in Africa to achieve so much more.’’
He disclosed that the centre received over 1,000 applications, but only 100 of them were enrolled, but said that Microsoft ADC will increase the number of enrollees in subsequent edition of the program.
“Microsoft ADC’s has made a commitment to increase the number of enrollees for subsequent Game of Learner’s Clinics in a bid to continually bridge the skills gap and equip developers to have more hands-on comprehensive knowledge.
“The program’s activities are backed up with volunteers from Microsoft, and participants have access to a wide range of coaches, mentors, judges, speakers and trainers.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
