The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has partnered with Microsoft and Founderz to deliver a fully funded AI Skills Training for women. The programme is designed to bridge the gender gap in tech, equipping participants with practical AI knowledge, prompt engineering, productivity skills, and ethical AI awareness. No prior technical background required. Upon completion, participants receive a joint certificate from Microsoft and Founderz, with pathways into fully funded scholarships for advanced AI and Innovation Leadership training. Open to women across all stages — students, recent graduates, professionals, entrepreneurs. Beginner-friendly, online format, self-paced. Strong skill-building opportunity for women looking to enter or grow in tech.
This programme is a partnership between three institutions: the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs of Nigeria, Microsoft (one of the world's largest technology companies), and Founderz (a global tech education platform). The initiative aims to close the gender gap in technology by equipping Nigerian women with foundational and practical AI skills, providing certification, and creating pathways to advanced AI and innovation leadership training.
The Microsoft AI Skills for Women programme is a beginner-friendly online training that introduces participants to artificial intelligence concepts, prompt engineering, AI productivity tools, AI ethics, and basic data analytics. Participants progress through structured courses at their own pace, earn a joint Microsoft and Founderz certification upon completion, and gain access to potential follow-on scholarships for advanced AI training and Innovation Leadership programmes. The programme requires no prior technical background and is designed to serve a wide range of women: students, professionals, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home mothers, and anyone curious about tech.
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