One Million Coders initiative delivers first major cohort of 12,623

The One Million Coders Program (OMCP) has recorded 12,623 course completions within weeks of the rollout of Phase Two, highlighting growing interest in digital skills training across Ghana.

Latest analytics from the program’s learning platforms, released following the commencement of Phase Two on May 11, 2026, show that thousands of participants are actively engaging in coding and technology courses aimed at improving employability, enhancing businesses, and preparing for opportunities in the digital economy.

Participants include students, teachers, entrepreneurs, market women, young professionals, parents, public servants, and persons with disabilities who are benefiting from the initiative’s flexible learning opportunities.

The program combines physical training centres, virtual instruction, and self-paced online learning to make digital education accessible to people across the country.

Officials at the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations say the milestone demonstrates the increasing demand for technology-driven skills among Ghanaians.

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“The goal is not simply to train people, but to build a generation of digitally empowered citizens capable of creating solutions, securing jobs, launching businesses, and contributing meaningfully to national development,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry noted that the number of course completions is expected to rise steadily in the coming weeks as more participants progress through their selected learning paths.

“With 12,623 course completions already achieved since May 11, the One Million Coders Program is steadily demonstrating that when opportunity meets determination, transformation follows,” the statement added.

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