Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 11 universities to incorporate the One Million Coders Certification (OMCP) into their academic programmes.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on September 6, 2026, the minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, named the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) among the participating institutions.
Samuel Nartey George explained that the initiative inline with government’s digital transformation agenda, is designed to equip students with industry‑focused digital skills and bridge the gap between academic training and the practical technology competencies employers demand.
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The minister revealed that more than 1,000 KNUST students have already enrolled in the programme across four departments, including Computer Science and the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab.
He added that cybersecurity currently has the highest enrolment, with 8,570 learners, followed by data analytics, AI Essentials, AI Professional, and project management.
“At KNUST, more than 1,000 students have enrolled across centres such as the Department of Computer Science and the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab. While cybersecurity leads enrolment, other tracks including data analytics, AI Essentials, AI Professional and project management are also attracting significant interest.”
Samuel Nartey George also noted that the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service in tandem with government, will extend the programme by introducing foundational training for students aged 13 to 19, preparing them with digital skills for the global labour market.
“The surge in enrolment indicates the programme’s role in bridging the gap between academic education and the practical digital competencies increasingly demanded by the labour market.”