ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
. here on Friday jointly organized the first ‘Train the Trainers’ Training for Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) on Artificial Int
elligence (AI) at HEC Secretariat,
The eight-day training, conducted by Huawei AI Experts from China, was attended by trainers from 11 universities across Pakistan.
The training is a part of the Presidential Initiative for Artificial Int
elligence an
d Computing (PIAIC). The training aims at Artificial Int
elligence talent development in Pakistan.
The HCIA-AI training and certification will cultivate entrepreneurial talent for the professionals of Artificial Int
elligence helping them to
use the AI framework in the industry for development and innovation.
Dr. Fateh Marri, Executive Director HEC, was chief guest in t
he closing ceremony, which was also attended by Shahzad Rasheed, Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Huawei Enterprise Business Group Pakistan and the delegates from various universities.
Addressing the audience, Dr. Marri emphasized the importance of Artificial Int
elligence in understanding modern tools in the education sector and its relevance to the overall economic growth of any nation.
He also mentioned the importance of t
he close relationship between industry and academia to achieve the objective of problem solving in all aspects of life.
Shahzad Rasheed congratulated the trainees for being selected for the prestigious training.
He elaborated usefulness of Artificial Int
elligence in building bridges for solving various problems faced by the country and assured Huawei’s complete support.