The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP) has invited Saudi women over the age of 18 with an interest in programming to apply to the Apple Developer Academy.
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Tuwaiq Academy, which was included in Apple’s Accredited Training Center for Education (AATCE) program last November, said on its website that the program is open to all females, regardless of coding knowledge or background. However, she added, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a high quality of work, and a motivation to learn and thrive in a collaborative learning environment.
Tuwaiq Academy became Apple’s first educational training center in the Middle East after being included in its AATCE program.
Candidates who successfully pass the standardized assessment test will be equipped with the skills, resources, and training to find and create jobs in the burgeoning iOS app economy. They will also graduate with the skills to contribute to local business communities.
The program consists of two main levels – the Apple Foundation Program and the Academy Program.
The first is a four-week program, designed for learners who want to discover what it means to be a developer. It is also specifically designed for those interested in learning more about coding, design, and app development for the iOS environment, using the latest Apple technology available.
The second program is a one-year course, where students use the Apple ecosystem to learn coding, design fundamentals, business applications, game design, and marketing, as well as practical and professional skills.
The Tuwaiq Academy, which invited experienced mentors to be part of its faculty, explained that the curriculum integrates Apple values into all coursework, and encourages students to design holistically and make a positive impact in the world.
Although no prior coding experience is expected, Tuwaiq Academy urges highly motivated and motivated applicants to review the documents and videos you have submitted to help them prepare for the assessment test.
The academy added that the selected candidates will receive a full scholarship without any payments due, and all necessary technologies will be provided.
Twitter users responded to a post by SAFCSP announcing the academy, asking when the programs will start and whether the course will conflict with applicants’ undergraduate studies.
SAFCSP Chairman Faisal Al-Khamisi was not available for more information about the programs and whether attendance would be remote or in person, especially in light of current concerns about the pandemic.
Noura Al-Khudair, who studies the Internet of Things (IoT) at the Saudi Digital Academy, told Arab News that she was pleased to learn about the opening of the Apple Developer Academy in the Saudi capital.
“I will definitely apply to the academy because I am keen to improve my skills and create my own application, which I hope will be of interest to people, especially shoppers, and I will not hesitate to move to Riyadh to attend the academy,” she said.
She added that she appreciates the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in creating initiatives to empower Saudi women.
Mishaal Abdulaziz, a Jeddah-based freelance web developer, said she would not think twice about going to Riyadh once she was accepted into the academy.
“I have a number of application ideas, and I am sure this academy can help me make my plans a reality. Whether in Riyadh or in any other Saudi city, everyone dreams of joining such an academy.”
She said that Saudi women receive unprecedented support from the government. “With this wonderful support, Saudi men and women can now join hands and continue to contribute to the development projects that the Kingdom is witnessing.”
Apple Developer Academy alumni in the United States, Italy, South Korea, Brazil, and Indonesia have created more than 1,500 iOS-enabled apps on the App Store. They have also found more than 160 startups.
In a statement published by SAFCSP, Apple said it believes technology can be a powerful tool for good: “We also believe technology can open new doors for learning, innovation, and engagement in the burgeoning app economy. The Apple Developer Academy is designed to inspire and empower a new group of entrepreneurs and app developers. It supports them with the skills and resources to start their digital careers.”
The new academy, the first of its kind from Apple in the MENA region, is a partnership with SAFCSP, represented by Tuwaiq Academy and Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, the largest women’s university in the world.
Tech giant Apple has chosen Riyadh to be home to its newest developer academy, where young entrepreneurs produce innovative software for the iOS operating system that powers phones and tablets.
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