Samsung partners with Misk Academy for online course on AI

Samsung Innovation Campus, a global educational program that equips students with “future-proof” skills, has partnered with Misk Academy to launch artificial intelligence (AI) courses in Saudi Arabia. The online courses aim to prepare the next generation with the critical knowledge, competencies and attitudes they need to boost their careers, support their employability and flourish in this new technology-driven future.

This education initiative will launch on July 20, offering 240 hours of e-learning lectures, exercises and a capstone project through 12 weeks. It also reflects the vision — espoused by Samsung and Misk Academy — of empowering young adults for the technology-driven job market.

“We are honored to launch the AI program in Saudi Arabia with Misk Academy to boost local talents in a vital sector for the Kingdom and the region and equip Saudi youth with in-demand skills. In March 2020, we completed the first training course in Internet of Things (IoT) in partnership with Misk Academy, which was a stepping stone for our future collaborations, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030’s Human Capital Development Program,” said Y.J. Kim, president of Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia.

The courses will enable Saudi students to have a better understanding of the concepts of AI, implement machine learning and deep learning techniques and learn its application to solve real-world problems. Students will be prepared to identify and dig into new technologies and algorithms needed for jobs and have a fluid understanding of, and practical experience with, the process of designing, implementing and communicating the results of an AI project.

Omar Najjar, CEO of Misk Academy, said: “Misk Academy has a strong record in career acceleration and preparing graduates for the job market, which is why we are excited about this partnership with Samsung to further develop courses for Saudis, enhance their employment prospects, and promote the Kingdom’s digital economy.”

New technology developments and innovation will transform traditional industries and daily life in Saudi Arabia, the region and the world. Samsung Innovation Campus along with Misk Academy aim to bridge the gap in advanced skills in new technologies and ultimately drive forward the Kingdom’s digital transformation and assist the leadership in achieving their vision of building a knowledge-based economy, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.