Data Centre Academy Expanded Training to Kenya
The workforce program aims to address regional technical skill shortages through certified data center training.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Data Centers
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The International Business Training College Data Centre Academy has launched its workforce development initiative in Kenya, marking an expansion beyond its existing operations in South Africa and Nigeria. The program was formalized during the ITW & Datacloud Africa event in Nairobi to address critical skills gaps in the regional data center ecosystem.
Why it matters
This expansion aims to mitigate professional talent shortages within Africa’s rapidly growing data infrastructure sector by connecting recruitment with technical certification. It provides a standardized pipeline for workers to gain essential industry credentials.
The curriculum utilizes the Data Centre Certified Associate training framework sourced from Schneider Electric University. This provides the primary technical benchmark for participants across all operating regions.
The players
International Business Training College Data Centre Academy
An educational institution specializing in technical workforce development for the data center industry.
Schneider Electric University
An energy management and automation firm providing standardized digital curriculum for industry professionals.
Africa Data Centres Association
A trade body representing the interests and infrastructure standards of data center operators across the continent.
The details
The program utilizes a source, train, and place model that integrates recruitment with industry-recognized certifications. Students undergo technical training and gain practical exposure through partnerships with firms like IMEX and IX Africa, which support the physical training requirements. The curriculum is provided by Schneider Electric University, a digital learning platform for energy and automation professionals.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The expansion to Kenya was formalized in Nairobi.
The Tech Race
This initiative follows an established pattern of using standardized global certifications to address regional technical labor deficits. It scales a model already deployed in South Africa and Nigeria to capture emerging capacity in the East African data center market.
Prospective data center technicians in Kenya can now access certified training and employment pipelines previously restricted to other regions. Participants should monitor local recruitment channels for the integration of the source, train, and place model into regional job markets.
The takeaway
The program provides a clear entry path for technical workers to obtain industry-standard certifications in a growing field. Interested individuals should watch for upcoming enrollment announcements from local partners IMEX and IX Africa to gauge the scale of the first training cohort.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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