Egypt and Cisco deepen digital education efforts, expanding certified trainers and strengthening AI, cybersecurity, and networking skills nationwide.

The Egyptian Cisco Digital Skills Training Program is expanding due to Egypt's increasing efforts in the development of AI after signing several deals between the Egyptian government and Cisco in Cairo on September 1. The intention of this partnership is to advance technology learning, digital literacy, and internationally recognized certifications.

Cisco partnership expands digital-skills training

Under a memorandum of understanding between Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, through the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), and Cisco, 3,000 people will be trained as instructors over three years. The program will prepare participants for Cisco certification.

Training will cover data networking, cybersecurity, operating systems and artificial intelligence. University professors, faculty members and lecturers will form a major part, creating more qualified trainers.

AI strategy gains technology support

A separate letter of intent gives Cisco a role in supporting Egypt’s national AI strategy for 2025-2030. Cisco will assist with deploying AI solutions across priority public-sector areas, focusing on operational efficiency, decision-making and cybersecurity.

Skills development is one of the six pillars of the strategy and strives to increase the role of AI to 7.7% of Egypt’s GDP by 2030. In March 2026, the National AI Council developed a yearly implementation plan with 56 performance indicators.

Key takeaways:

  • 3,000 instructors will receive internationally recognized Cisco certification.

  • Training will run for three years across Egypt.

  • Courses cover AI, cybersecurity, operating systems and networking.

  • Cisco will support Egypt’s national artificial intelligence strategy.

  • Nearly 670,000 students have received Cisco program support.

The agreements come after cooperation between Egypt and Cisco for the purpose of digital transformation and human capital development. According to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Cisco is regarded as a strategic partner and there should be more training programs. As per Communications and Information Technology Minister Raafat Hindi, standard training would increase job prospects.

According to the Cisco chairman and CEO, Chuck Robbins, Cisco has trained and educated close to 670,000 young people in Egypt and aims at increasing their program previous talks were on ICT, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital skills and innovations.

The latest commitments make Cisco digital-skills training part of Egypt’s wider technology agenda. By increasing certified instructors and supporting AI deployment, the government is seeking to connect education, workforce readiness and public-sector innovation.

Thus, Business Fortune believes that Egypt’s expanded Cisco partnership can strengthen digital skills, AI readiness, workforce development, and innovation nationwide.

 

FAQs

What is the Egyptian Cisco Digital Skills Training program?

It is a partnership between Egypt and Cisco to expand digital skills and professional technology training.

How many instructors will receive training?

Around 3,000 instructors will be trained over three years and prepared for Cisco certifications.

What subjects does the training cover?

The courses include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data networking, and operating systems.

How is Cisco supporting Egypt’s AI strategy?

Cisco is supporting Egypt’s 2025-2030 AI strategy by helping deploy AI solutions across priority public-sector areas.

How many young people has Cisco supported in Egypt?

Cisco has trained and educated nearly 670,000 young people through its programs in Egypt.