C4IR | Impact On The Ground | Azerbaijan is transforming and upskilling its workforce with free online education
Established in 2021, Azerbaijan’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) is driving the country’s digital transformation. The initiative focuses on developing a digital economy strategy and fostering the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Upskilling for the future
To build a competitive workforce, C4IR has partnered with Coursera, offering free access to over 800 courses on AI, data science, digital transformation, and soft skills.
So far, more than 10000 citizens have completed courses, earning over 4,200 certificates. The program benefits a diverse range of participants, including women, the unemployed, civil servants, and even children as young as nine.
Expanding opportunities
C4IR aims to reach 200,000 citizens and plans to translate all 8,000 Coursera courses into Azerbaijani. Additionally, it will establish specialized academies focused on startups, climate and environment, teachers, and students.
A digital-ready Azerbaijan by 2030
By equipping citizens with essential skills, C4IR supports Azerbaijan’s "Azerbaijan 2030" national priorities, ensuring a workforce ready to navigate the digital economy and drive innovation.
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Apoorve Dubey
June 4, 2025
Genevieve Smith
June 3, 2025