The leading Pan-African technology company, Gebeya has embarked on a transformative partnership with O’Reilly, a renowned American learning company, aimed at upskilling Africans in the technology sector.
Alexia Pedersen, Senior Vice President International at O’Reilly, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Gebeya for this impactful initiative aimed at empowering thousands of Africans with essential technology skills and knowledge to tap into the opportunities available on Talent Clouds.” She highlighted O’Reilly’s extensive content offerings, which include books, videos, sandboxes, and live online courses, designed to cater to diverse learning needs.
O’Reilly is renowned for providing comprehensive technology and business learning solutions covering various topics such as data analytics, infrastructure architecture, artificial intelligence, and cloud services. Their platform serves individuals seeking to enhance their skills and expertise in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Gebeya, recently repositioned as a Talent Cloud provider, offers a scalable AI-powered and configurable SaaS platform. This platform enables partners and customers to create their own talent ecosystem, facilitating talent sourcing, vetting, qualification, and skill development while fostering communities and providing opportunities. Through this partnership, Gebeya aims to integrate O’Reilly’s expert-developed courses into its Talent Clouds, empowering African talent with the essential skills required to thrive in the digital economy.
Martin Ndlovu, Chief Growth Officer of Gebeya, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “This is a significant achievement for Africa.” He underscored the impact of integrating O’Reilly’s courses into Gebeya’s Talent Clouds, noting that it creates abundant opportunities for millions of Africans.
Furthermore, Gebeya’s collaboration with Microsoft will be further enhanced by the introduction of O’Reilly’s suite of offerings. The upcoming launch of Microsoft.gebeya.com will feature a wide range of Microsoft-aligned courses curated by O’Reilly, including Azure administration and AI engineering. This initiative aims to address skill development for in-demand roles and reinforce Microsoft’s capabilities in Africa.
Upon completion of the learning paths, individuals will receive industry-recognized O’Reilly badges certifying their Azure competencies. This achievement grants access to specialized Azure courses, practice exams, and over 160 Azure labs, empowering individuals to meet the talent needs of Microsoft partners.
The partnership between Gebeya and O’Reilly represents a significant milestone in Africa’s tech landscape, providing individuals with access to top-notch training. By integrating O’Reilly’s expert-developed courses into Gebeya’s Talent Clouds, African professionals will have the opportunity to enhance their expertise in Microsoft Cloud and AI, igniting a new wave of innovation and advancement across the continent.