UMS, Microsoft to upskill lecturers in emerging technologies
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI) in collaboration with Microsoft is hosting a Train the Trainers programme from April 8 to 9.
The Dean of FKI, Associate Professor Ag Asri Ag Ibrahim said participating faculty members will be exposed to new emerging digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cybersecurity using the Microsoft latest platform and module content.
“Upon completion of the programme, the faculty members would be able to conduct knowledge transfers to UMS final-year students in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cybersecurity by using the same platform.
“The knowledge transfer to students is expected to run from May to September 2019 via either bootcamp, workshops or syllabus embedment,” he said after the event.
According to Professor Ag Asri, students who have completed the modules will have the opportunity to get jobs through various job placement activities scheduled at the end of the year.
He said some 15 faculty members from UMS with estimated 400 undergraduates are expected to benefit from this programme.
“This programme has the full support from the Ministry of Education and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MEDC).
“Technology changes the rules of business, and it is imperative that UMS futureproof our graduates by building a strong digital innovation ecosystem.
“Given the tremendous potential of Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies, it is the absolutely the right moment for UMS to equip their graduates.
“The program is an important aspect of that effort and UMS is delighted with this latest collaboration,” he added.
Also present at the event were the director of Industry Relations Division, Ministry of Education, Prof Dr Arham Abdullah; UMS Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr D Kamarudin D Mudin; UMS Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic and International), Prof Dr Rasid Mail; Senior Manager of MDEC, Rohidah Maskuri; sales director of Microsoft Malaysia, Khatijah Samah and FKI Information Technology Deputy Chief Officer Effendy Hadis.
UMS through the FKI welcomes such collaboration with any organization to enhance and upskill undergraduates, especially in the area of digital initiatives to meet the requirements of talents in the country. For any inquiries please e-mail to pejfki@ums. edu.my.