Vietnam targets 50 000 AI skilled professionals for key sectors by 2030

Vietnam has set a target of equipping 50,000 university graduates and above with AI skills by 2030, as part of its National Programme on Artificial Intelligence Human Resource Development. The program, which aims to be completed by 2035, seeks to create a large and high-quality AI workforce that can meet the growing needs of strategic tech sectors.

By 2030, at least 80% of general education and pre-university students will be taught basic AI knowledge and skills, while all university students and 80% of vocational education students will receive AI training. Additionally, at least 10,000 highly qualified AI professionals will be trained, with 1,500 experts focusing on research, development, and core technology mastery.

The program also targets training around 10 million workers in the basic use of AI and provides advanced training for 100,000 teachers, lecturers, and education managers. To achieve these goals, Vietnam plans to establish an AI-integrated education system across all levels of education, with advanced AI training and research centers, as well as educational hubs for AI training, research, and innovation.

The program focuses on seven key areas, including completing the national AI institutional and competency frameworks, developing a workforce of teachers and experts, training highly qualified AI professionals, expanding access to AI education and skills, linking training with businesses and the labor market, developing infrastructure and data for training, and strengthening communications to raise awareness and AI skills.

Google has provided $1.5 million to Fulbright University Vietnam for AI research and education, and the National Innovation Centre, in collaboration with Intel, launched the "AI for all" initiative to offer a self-learning course to all Vietnamese citizens.