By Consultants Review Team
Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) have launched the Middle East's first Datacenter Academy (DCA) in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with LEAP 2025.
The Microsoft DCA is a two-year commitment that aims to empower students by developing applied datacenter skills, increasing their employability in high-demand technical roles and contributing to Saudi Arabia's economic growth.
The goal of this initiative is to strengthen Saudi Arabia's national workforce, boost the region's datacenter industry, improve digital infrastructure, and drive innovation.
By providing professionals with the expertise required to drive the Kingdom's digital transformation goals, the Academy contributes to Saudi Vision 2030 and the government's goal of establishing the Kingdom as a global hub for datacenters and innovation.
The launch came shortly after Microsoft provided updates on the development of its datacenter region in the Kingdom; three Azure Availability Zones are complete, with availability expected in 2026.
Microsoft's datacenter region in Saudi Arabia is expected to transform the country's cloud market, which is expected to grow at a 23.4 percent CAGR to $3.9 billion by 2027.
The Microsoft Datacenter Academy is an extension of Microsoft's commitment to providing accessible, practical, and high-quality training programs in the communities where it operates. The Academy focuses on IT support, cloud technologies, and datacenter operations, providing participants with globally recognized certifications and the skills needed to succeed in high-demand technical roles.
In addition to introducing cutting-edge technology, the initiative ensures that qualified NITA students have access to the specialized skills required for success in the rapidly evolving datacenter industry.
"The opening of the first Microsoft Datacenter Academy in the Middle East demonstrates our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision of becoming a global hub for digital innovation."
This academy will provide professionals with the highly specialized technical skills required to succeed in the age of AI. Through this initiative, we are fostering local talent, creating new economic opportunities, and preparing the Kingdom's workforce to lead the next generation of digital transformation," said Zainab Alamin, Microsoft Arabia's vice president for national digital transformation.
The curriculum is aligned with the core competencies required for datacenter roles throughout the technology sector, including datacenter infrastructure management, information technology (IT) support, troubleshooting, and mechanical services. It also includes experiential training in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, automation, and cyber security.
Students who complete the course can earn either a certificate of completion or a diploma.
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