The “Summer Training for Students” program is one of the human capacity development programs launched by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) in 2014. The program provides free practical training on the latest technology trends for students of the faculties of computers, information and engineering. It aims to increase students’ capabilities and prepare them well to work in the IT market after graduation.

In this program, the Authority cooperates with telecommunications and technology companies that have social responsibility initiatives, as well as with the National Telecommunications Institute due to its experience in technical training and partnerships with many global technology companies.

The Authority offers a summer training program:

Joint summer training program between the Authority and the National Telecommunications Institute:

This joint training program consists of two main tracks and lasts for 120 hours according to the following:

• Technical skills track: training duration 90 hours.

• Personal skills track: training duration 30 hours

. The program relies on the online distance learning system and actual attendance at various training locations.

This summer program is a good opportunity for students to obtain technical training that matches the needs of the labor market