Baku: The country’s leading ICT company, Azerconnect Group, has become a partner of the ‘4SI Academy – National Program’, a significant initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to a digital economy in Azerbaijan. The project focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skills of citizens in fourth industrial revolution technologies and supporting the development of professional talent.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the partnership was announced at an event attended by over 100 representatives from the public sector, private industry, and academia. Mushfig Aliyev, Chief Commercial Officer of Azerconnect Group, highlighted the company’s commitment to innovative projects in new technologies, emphasizing AI-based solutions. He remarked on the importance of developing human resources alongside technical capabilities to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly advancing technological era. The initiative is seen as strategically important for fostering new skills and accelerating technological progress in the country.
Azerconnect Group’s sustainable development strategy prioritizes training local specialists in ICT and high technologies, strengthening Azerbaijan’s digital economy ecosystem. The company actively contributes to forming professionals in ICT and developing human capital by supporting relevant projects and initiatives. With its robust ICT infrastructure and innovative solutions, Azerconnect Group plays a crucial role in transforming Azerbaijan into a technological hub in the region.
The National Program is a collaborative effort by the Center for Analysis and Coordination of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) under the Ministry of Economy, the Education Development Foundation under the Ministry of Science and Education, and Coursera. The program offers tens of thousands of people the opportunity to access up to 8,000 courses and programs for free, covering areas such as AI, machine learning, big data, data analytics, and more. Training is provided by approximately 350 prestigious universities and leading technology companies, including Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Microsoft, and Google. Azerbaijani subtitles, powered by AI, are available for the 2,500 most popular Coursera courses. Successful participants will receive internationally recognized certificates, and interested individuals can register online.
About Azerconnect Group: Operating in the dynamic ICT and high technologies sectors, Azerconnect Group provides advanced solutions, including mobile and internet services, as well as digital services in FinTech, AdTech, and Media/TV. Azerconnect Group is part of NEQSOL Holding, an international conglomerate active in energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries across various countries.