The development of quality ICT human resources is a prerequisite to the development of a viable ICT sector. It ensures that ICT development, implementation and exploitation are integral and sustainable components of development.
Kenya has low and intermediate digital skilled experts with few professionals possessing advanced digital skills. High-end ICT skills are essential to facilitate a vibrant digital economy, design and support complex digital Systems as well as spur innovation. Digital skills constitute the foundation for accessing, adopting, adapting and benefiting from emerging technologies
Focus skill areas
Basic Skills: Foundational skills will enable the populace to function and perform basic digital tasks at a minimum level in society by interacting with others digitally and accessing digital services. At a lower level of basic education, learners are introduced to basic IT skills through the use of computing devices during classrooms lessons.
Intermediate Skills: These enable meaningful use of digital technologies with a wide range of digital tasks needed to participate as engaged citizens and productive workers. They include the ability to critically evaluate technology or create content and effectively job-ready skills needed to perform workrelated functions. It exposes the individual to minimal innovative ways of working. At the Upper level of basic education, learners are introduced to intermediate IT knowledge through the use of advanced computing devices which enable more advanced interaction with their lessons.
Advanced Skills: These are needed by specialists in ICT professions such as computer programming and network management and include emerging technologies such as AI, big data, coding, cyber security, IoT, and mobile app development. This level exposes individuals to higher innovative work performance and entrepreneurship skills. At a higher level of education, learners are exposed to high-end technologies which enable them to be innovative and entrepreneurs.
