The Technical Development Program (Batch 3)
In line with the Economic Recovery Plan and the Fiscal Balance Program under Bahrain’s Vision 2030, and in support of job seekers and fresh graduates in the Information Technology sector, the “Technical Development Program” was launched as one of the strategic initiatives aimed at developing, empowering, and showcasing Bahraini youth with technical university degrees who are seeking employment. The program targets individuals between the ages of 21 and 30 registered in the Unemployment Insurance System, to build a pool of skilled national talent aligned with labor market requirements, making them the preferred choice for employment.
This initiative, introduced by the Information & eGovernment Authority in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, contributes to sustainability, fairness, and competitiveness across both public and private sectors. It also supports greater efficiency in government spending by reducing direct costs through the termination of unnecessary external IT contracts, while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for qualified Bahraini professionals.
The program aspires to empower future generations to become globally recognized digital builders, capable of realizing Bahrain’s digital vision. It also aims to enhance national technical and creative capabilities by developing expertise in high-value modern technologies, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence, and providing internationally accredited professional certifications that further strengthen participants’ skills.
Participants benefit from intensive on-the-job training within the technical departments of the Information & eGovernment Authority, supported by a monthly salary, in addition to obtaining international professional certifications and opportunities to secure technical positions in either government or private entities upon program completion.
The first and second cohorts of the program have achieved tangible and positive results, with more than 143 graduates contributing to the implementation of over 10 digital and technical projects at the Authority. Notable projects include the “MyGov” application and eKey 2.0. Furthermore, participants obtained 295 internationally accredited professional certifications, and approximately 100 graduates have been successfully employed across both the public and private sectors.
On-the-job training
Acquire the necessary practical and theoretical skills that qualify the trainees in a real work environment.
Training Courses
Due to the high demand for certified professionals in the field of information technology, the program focuses on enhancing the trainees’ skills, raising the effectiveness of their performance and enabling them to obtain the best understanding of the technical standards on the job
Personal Skills Development
The program contributes to developing the trainees' personal skills to reach the maximum levels of utilization to achieve the desired goals, such as time management, communication skills, and others, which will reflect positively on their overall performance.
Professional Certifications
After successful completion of the tasks and courses assigned to the trainees, each trainee will receive a specialized professional certificate proving his knowledge, experience and skills that he has achieved.
Various Technical Specializations
The program contributes to developing the trainees' technical, practical and theoretical skills in specialized fields, which creates opportunities for them to occupy more demanding and stable senior positions in the future.
Continuous evaluation
To ensure the program's success with the required standards and quality, the trainees will be monitored and evaluated during all program stages, and a team of experts will measure their performance quality
The Technical Development Program Trainees Testimonials
Introductory Session for the Selected Participants in the Technical Development Program (Batch 3)
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Eligibility Criteria for Candidates
- Must be Bahraini
- Between 21 and 30 years old
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- Registered with the Ministry of Labour as a job seeker in the Unemployment Insurance System
For more information or inquiries, please contact us at 17878231 – 17878239, or via email
ttdp@iga.gov.bh