Courses on Generative AI technologies implemented jointly with Google will be held at the country's universities. Kapital.kz business information center reported this with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Kazakhstan.
"Within the framework of the conference of ministers of digital integration and transformation for the Asia-Pacific region, the teaching project of students on Generative AI technologies in universities has been launched today. Students will be able to develop their skills in the field of generative artificial intelligence by taking these courses for free on the Google Cloud Skills Boost platform," - in the information. is mentioned.
"The joint project with Google is an important step to increase digital literacy and prepare specialists with advanced knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence. We hope that this project will be the foundation for future cooperation with Google and will help to improve the level of education in Kazakhstan," said Kazakhstan's Science and Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dinara Sheglova noted.
Cooperation with Google is based on a global, comprehensive approach to digital and AI transformation, taking into account the characteristics of emerging markets. At the heart of this approach is personnel training for the future economy, application of cloud technologies, modernization of data management systems, and creation of a suitable legal environment for technological development.
"A strategic approach to the development of skills in the field of AI is the key to the digital transformation of Kazakhstan in the era of AI. Our joint initiative with the ministry is aimed at training highly qualified specialists and strengthening the technological potential of the country," said Olga Skorokhodova, head of the department of relations with government agencies for the Caucasus and Central Asia region. .
Within the framework of the pilot project, more than 6,000 Kazakh students will have the opportunity to acquire advanced skills in the field of AI on the Google Cloud Skills Boost platform. Courses on Generative AI will be presented within the Google Cloud Career Launchpad program.
In addition, Google actively supports the transformation of the education system in Kazakhstan through digital technologies. In the 2022-2023 academic year, more than 900 students from 11 leading Kazakh universities acquired advanced skills in artificial intelligence, cloud technologies and programming on the Android platform within the framework of the IT-HUB project.
Google also supports the development of 14 Google Developer Students Club student clubs at Kazakh universities. These clubs create an environment for knowledge sharing, joint work on projects and professional development, and help students not only learn new technologies, but also become part of the global IT community.
