Frequently Asked Questions

The Technology Learning Initiative “Next Technology Leaders” (NTL), is an new initiative that was launched by H.E. President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi to build capacity of young calibers on the latest information and communications technologies (ICT) and Electronics. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) leads executing the NTL Initiative through the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency.
The NTL objectives can be summarized as follows:

  • Building capacity and certifying young calibers on the recent advances in communication and information technologies.
  • Increasing the competitiveness of local ICT companies by facilitating their training and capacity building plans.
  • Supporting creation of job and business opportunities for the youth through wage employment, freelancing, or startup establishment.
  • Forming nationwide mentoring and review networks in leading technologies to act as platform for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
The courses cover emerging technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things, .. etc. As well as business-related areas like strategic management, business model innovation, .. etc.
The distinctive content of the courses is prepared through the collaborative effort of top universities and leading companies, and is made available on globally leading MOOC platforms such as: Coursera, edX, and Udacity.
The initiative offers a 100% grant to take the tracks
To know the available tracks please visit the Learning Tracks page
Only the tracks that are found in the track page will be funded.
Courses start according to their time on the providers websites. Some courses are archived and some have a start date. Learners need to register at least one month before the start date as selection and interview process takes at least one month from registration.
You have to be a graduate of 2006 or above.
Online
Only for university students, graduates, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Please check:
http://techleaders.eg/eligibility-2/
Each track has different duration starts from enrollment date, please check duration for each track on our link:
http://techleaders.eg/learning-tracks/
All missing documents must be uploaded again through our registration link:
http://techleaders.eg/register/learner-registration/
Only, our documents on our registration link applies and it is mandatory to complete all required documents.
Funding is considered once you are accepted after enrollment process via registration http://techleaders.eg/register/learner-registration/  on our website link  not directly through the provider’s website
You can’t switch track after conducting interview or after enrollment.
Registration is always opened, enrollment phase is continued until available seats are full.
You will have to pay for all track fees
Go to the register page and register as an applicant
There are 5 profiles for learners:

  • University Student.
  • Entrepreneur.
  • Graduate.
  • Professional
  • University Staff.

For more information please visit the Learner Profiles page

  • Get recognized certificates from top universities and leading companies through online learning platforms in latest technology areas
  • Receive coaching and mentorship from the experts
  • Build your talents for your next high-tech business opportunity
  • Enhance your career with your newly acquired technical skill
In most courses, learners will have to finish in less than 6 months of time.

The eligibility criteria is that the learner be:

  • Egyptian.
  • Graduated in 2006 or after.
  • A high degree in ICT/Electronics specialization.

More specific criteria can be found in Learner profiles

This initiative is keen to select learning tracks, which are alligned with the national competence framework of ITIDA. Currently the following four tracks are aligned with the needs of NCF:

  • Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree (Udacity), which is for the Web Designer Job Role in the NCF.
  • Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree (Udacity),  which is for the Full Stack Developer Job Role in the NCF.
  • Android Basics Nanodegree (Udacity), which is for the Mobile Application Engineer Job Role in the NCF

More courses will be announced aligned with NCF needs in the coming period.

Please check our links:
http://techleaders.eg/eligibility-2/
http://techleaders.eg/how-it-works/
Some tracks are available for non technical background applicants, please check our link:
Could be obtained from any 2 PHD holders
There will be a ceremony to receive TIEC certificates and awards. All will be contacted once whole phase applicants complete tracks.
You can apply using your passport
Interviews are re-scheduled to give another chance to complete our process
As per date mentioned in acceptance e-mail
Processing usually takes 3 weeks to a month for successful enrollment
Physical study groups are conducted based on mentor availability in location and no. of applicants must exceed 10
Applying in NTL initiative is only granted once to give all fair chance
Please send us an e-mail with your registration e-mail and / interview code to track your case

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