Mauritius Telecom has launched a free digital learning platform in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering courses in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics.
The myt Learning Hub Portal launched at the Telecom Tower in Port Louis, attended by Dr Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation, and Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, minister of tertiary education, science and research.
The platform opens with 16 courses as part of a national objective to train 50 000 citizens in digital and AI skills.
The initiative forms part of the government digital skills ambition outlined in the 2026–2027 Budget, designed to make technology education accessible to students, professionals and the public.
Courses cover four key areas: AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data and analytics. The catalogue includes introductory and advanced material through self-paced online learning, interactive trainer sessions, in-person classes and workshops.
The partnership gives the company access to AWS training resources, which it intends to make available across the country free of charge, says Veemal Gungadin, chief executive officer of Mauritius Telecom. He describes the initial 16 courses as the beginning of a broader programme.
Training 50 000 people is a national priority to ensure AI literacy reaches students, professionals and households, says Ramtohul.
Universities, lecturers and students should use the platform alongside existing academic programmes, says Sukon.
The portal offers organisations the option to arrange tailored training cohorts for employees, featuring skills assessments and completion reporting to help employers identify capability gaps during cloud and AI adoption.
The launch extends the role of Mauritius Telecom beyond connectivity into digital skills development, as enterprise and public institutions adopt emerging technologies.
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