Data Centre Academy Expanded Training to Kenya
The workforce development programme launched in Nairobi to address critical industry skills shortages.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Data Centers
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The International Business Training College Data Centre Academy has expanded its workforce development programme into Kenya. The initiative aims to address a critical skills shortage across the African data centre ecosystem.
Why it matters
Expanding technical training helps fill the specialized labor gap required to maintain and grow digital infrastructure. By preparing a local workforce, the academy supports the long-term scalability of the regional data industry.
The programme utilizes a source, train, place model to provide Data Centre Certified Associate training. Participants gain technical skills, professional certification, and practical exposure through the Schneider Electric University curriculum.
The players
International Business Training College Data Centre Academy
This educational institution manages workforce development programmes focused on the data centre sector.
Schneider Electric University
This organization provides the core technical curriculum and educational resources for the data centre training.
Africa Data Centres Association
This trade association supports the development and standardisation of the data centre industry across the continent.
IMEX
This partner company contributes practical industry training and experience to the academy participants.
IX Africa
This data centre operator provides practical training exposure as a partner in the workforce development initiative.
The details
Supported by Schneider Electric University and the Africa Data Centres Association, the training connects recruitment with employment. Industry partners IMEX and IX Africa provide essential practical training to supplement the academic curriculum.
Timeline
September 2026: The expansion of the programme to Kenya was formalised during ITW & Datacloud Africa in Nairobi.
The Tech Race
This move reflects a broader industry shift toward localizing the technical workforce to sustain infrastructure growth in emerging markets. It displaces legacy models that relied on imported talent by building self-sufficient operational ecosystems in Africa.
For participants, this programme provides a clear pathway to professional certification and employment within the growing tech sector. It lowers the barrier to entry for local talent by integrating recruitment directly with technical training.
The takeaway
Developing specialized local talent is becoming a cornerstone for digital infrastructure stability in international markets. Providing structured pathways between training and industry roles effectively bridges the gap between educational attainment and operational demand.
Further reading
For broader trends in digital infrastructure, explore the Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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