Introduction

The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) are keyworking implementerstogether ofto strengthen the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and the Nationalcountry’s ICT Policyskills, andguided Strategy.by Thesenational strategiestargets andunder policiesNST2. putThis forwardincludes capacitymajor developmentinitiatives ofsuch public servants and citizens with set goals ofas training one million coders and equipping 500,000 peoplecitizens onwith advanced ICTdigital skills
skills.

ThisTo support these efforts, these Skills Development guidelinesGuidelines was prepareddeveloped in complianceline with the Prime Minister’s Order n°151/03 of 10/06/2016 determinesprovide modalitiesa clear and fair approach for conducting training of public servants held inside or outside the country. This a handbook that provides the procedures for managing professional skills development training in the ICT Sector.sector. It

seeks to support the continuous growth of all employees in the ICT sector which includes IT Professionals, Support Staff, Head of Units and Executive staff. It aims to provide them with opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. It ensures that the process for planning, applying, selecting, and participating in training programs is transparent, fair, and accessible to all staff members. 

The guidelines contributesoffer step-by-step direction throughout the entire training journey, from identifying skill needs to creatingcompleting anpost-training environmentevaluations. of equal opportunity and professional growth. 

The guidelinesThey are divideddesigned intoto several sections, coveringmake the training needsprocess assessmenttransparent, accessible, and planning,supportive application process, selection criteria, orientation, training delivery, post-training evaluation, andof continuous improvement.professional Each section provides clear guidelines to ensure that all employees have the necessary information and support to participate in skills development programs.
growth.

This guidelines document has been designed to provide all the necessary information for public servants on the different training opportunities that have been made available. The guidelines will provide a step-by-step approach on where to begin all the way through to completion of the courses that will have been selected by the individual.