Kuwait National Skilling Initiative

Upcoming cohorts:

• October 20-21, 2025
• October 27-28, 2025 
• November 12-13, 2025 
• December 21-22, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | In person

Suitable for new government hires and non-technical staff.

This two-day training session will be facilitated by a Google Cloud expert who will impart foundational knowledge about cloud technology, data, and Google Cloud products that enable digital transformation. Throughout the session, we will incorporate open discussions to cultivate a collaborative and enriching learning environment, promoting knowledge sharing and fostering a sense of community among participants. Certification vouchers will be made available for motivated participants to attempt the Cloud Digital Leader certification.

This training session is open to new government hires and non-technical staff.

Upcoming cohorts:

• October 29, 2025

Timing:

• 8 AM - 1 PM | On demand and in person

Suitable for experienced technical staff (3+ years) in government entities.

Ready to start your Google Cloud learning journey? This one-day training session on Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure is the first step. Led by a Google Cloud expert, this introductory course uses lectures and labs to give you a solid overview of Google Cloud products and services. You’ll learn the value of Google Cloud and how to integrate cloud-based solutions into business strategies. It's a mandatory prerequisite for our specialized learning paths: Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, or Professional Security Engineer.

The learning paths are a blended learning program that combines several days of in-person, instructor-led training with on-demand resources to build expertise in Google Cloud. This is enhanced by Google Cloud Skills Boost content, exam guides, and additional resources. A one-day, instructor-led exam prep session will be available, along with certification vouchers for select motivated participants to attempt the Cloud certification. The learning paths are divided into cohorts that last several weeks.

Note: Certification vouchers will be made available to select participants at the end of their learning journey.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 2, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | On demand and in person

Suitable for experienced technical staff (3+ years) in government entities.

Ready to start your Google Cloud learning journey? This one-day, introductory training on Data Engineering on Google Cloud is your first step. It's a mandatory prerequisite for our specialized learning path: Professional Data Engineer.

This program provides instructor-led training days, covering a robust curriculum in Data Engineering on Google Cloud. You'll gain expertise in BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Composer, Pub/Sub, and various aspects of batch and stream processing, including Dataproc and workload migration. This comprehensive training is complemented by on-demand learning via Google Cloud Skills Boost exam guides.

A one-day instructor-led exam prep session will be available, along with certification vouchers for select motivated participants to attempt the Professional Data Engineer certification.

Note: Certification vouchers will be made available to select participants at the end of their learning journey.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 9, 2025
• November 20, 2025
• December 11, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | In person

Suitable for entry level cybersecurity professionals - government hires and technical staff.

Learn the basics in Cloud cybersecurity by joining our one-day instructor-led-training with a Google Cloud expert. You will gain fundamental knowledge in cloud cybersecurity, specifically tailored to provide the basics for securing your Google Cloud environment. You'll learn fundamental concepts for securing access, protecting applications, and monitoring your cloud infrastructure, equipping you with initial skills to understand and manage your security posture.

This one-day instructor-led-training is designed for beginners.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 9, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | Virtual

Suitable for individuals of any level looking to build foundational cloud and productivity skills.

This virtual training session will be facilitated by a Google Cloud expert who will impart foundational knowledge about cloud technology, data, and Google Cloud products that enable digital transformation. Throughout the session, we will incorporate open discussions to cultivate a collaborative and enriching learning environment, promoting knowledge sharing and fostering a sense of community among participants. Certification vouchers for select motivated participants will be available to attempt the Cloud Digital Leader certification.

This training session is open to all. Any individual seeking to develop foundational cloud skills is encouraged to participate.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 10-12, 2025
• November 23-25, 2025
• December 21-23, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | In person

Suitable for cybersecurity system administrators - government hires and technical staff.

Deep dive into Google Cloud security controls in our three-day instructor-led training on cybersecurity with a Google Cloud expert. You'll gain a broad understanding and hands-on experience in deploying secure Google Cloud solutions. The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including managing identities and access (IAM), configuring secure VPCs, securing Compute Engine and Google Cloud data, protecting applications and GKE resources, and implementing robust monitoring, logging, auditing, and scanning solutions. You'll work with key services like Cloud Identity, Cloud IDS, Web Security Scanner, BeyondCorp Enterprise, and Security Command Center to build a comprehensive security posture.

This three-day instructor-led training is designed for cybersecurity system administrators.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 16-19, 2025
• December 14-17, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | On demand and in person

Suitable for experienced technical staff (3+ years) in government entities.

This blended learning program offers four instructor-led training days with a Google Cloud expert, providing comprehensive coverage of the Apigee API Management Platform, cloud business applications, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). You'll gain expertise in developing, architecting, deploying, and managing APIs with Apigee, including for hybrid cloud environments, along with essential GKE knowledge. This is fully complemented by on-demand learning via Google Cloud Skills Boost.

Upcoming cohorts:

• November 23, 2025

Timing :

• 8 AM - 1 PM | On demand and in person

Suitable for experienced technical staff (3+ years) in government entities.

Ready to start your Google Cloud learning journey? This one-day training session on Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud is the first step. Led by a Google Cloud expert, the course covers the basics of data analysis, including collection, storage, exploration, visualization, and sharing. It also introduces learners to Google Cloud's data analytics tools and services. It's a mandatory prerequisite for our specialized learning path: Data Analyst.

This program features instructor-led training days, covering essential skills in BigQuery, SQL, Data Visualization, BigQuery ML, Looker, and Vertex AI. You'll gain expertise in data analytics, warehousing, and machine learning, working with tools like Cloud Data Fusion, Data Catalog, and Cloud Dataprep. The curriculum includes developing data models with LookML, analyzing and visualizing data in Looker, and leveraging Gemini in BigQuery for enhanced productivity. This comprehensive training is supplemented by on-demand learning via Google Cloud Skills Boost.

This blended learning program is aiming at data analysts responsible for gathering and analyzing data to identify trends and develop valuable insights.