Government Introduces AI Training in TVET Programmes

Government has begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) training into Uganda's revised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum, as part of wider reforms aimed at aligning technical skills with changing workplace requirements.

Key takeaways

• AI training is being incorporated into the revised TVET programmes.

• An orientation programme for trainers began on 14 September and runs through 18 September.

• Trainers are being prepared to implement and assess the new programmes.

• The reforms form part of wider changes under Uganda's revised TVET system and the TVET Act 2025.

  
  

The training is intended to help instructors understand the new curriculum and the technologies being introduced before they begin delivering the programmes to learners.

AI training will improve TVET skills for Ugandan Construction Workers

The reform comes as Uganda's TVET system moves towards a stronger emphasis on practical, workplace-oriented skills. Government has said the revised programmes were developed with input from employers, industry stakeholders and practitioners.

For technical sectors such as construction, the significance extends beyond AI as a standalone subject. Increasing use of digital tools across design, project management, surveying, manufacturing and other technical disciplines means that future technicians will increasingly encounter AI-enabled workflows alongside conventional technical skills.

Why it matters: The introduction of AI into TVET signals a shift in the skills expected of Uganda's technical workforce. For construction and engineering employers, the longer-term question will be how effectively training institutions translate these curriculum changes into practical digital capabilities.