Mauritius Telecom has launched a free digital learning platform in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering courses in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics. The myt Learning Hub Portal was unveiled on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at the Telecom Tower in Port Louis.

The platform opens with 16 courses and forms part of a national objective to train 50,000 citizens in digital and AI skills. The launch was attended by Dr Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, and Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, alongside Mauritius Telecom chairman Sarat Lallah.

Free courses for everyone

The courses are free of charge and cover four areas: artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data and analytics. The catalogue includes introductory and advanced material, delivered through self-paced online learning, interactive trainer sessions, in-person classes and workshops.

The course material comes from AWS and follows an officially accredited curriculum recognised across the technology industry, according to the myt Learning Hub portal. Registration requires an account, and the platform is open to students, professionals and the public.

Veemal Gungadin, chief executive officer of Mauritius Telecom, said the partnership gives the company access to AWS training resources, which it intends to make available across the country free of charge. He said the 16 courses being launched were only the beginning of a broader effort.

A national target of 50,000 people

Training 50,000 people in digital and AI skills is a national priority, Ramtohul said at the launch, describing it as a strategic imperative rather than simply a numerical target. The aim is to make AI literacy accessible to students, professionals and households across the island nation.

The initiative is aligned with the government's digital skills ambition set out in the 2026-2027 Budget, which seeks to make technology education accessible to all. Mauritius Telecom said the hub extends its role beyond connectivity into digital skills development, as businesses and public institutions adopt emerging technologies.

Why it matters

Small island states often struggle to keep pace with the demand for digital skills, and free, locally available training can make a real difference to who gets to take part in the AI economy. By partnering with AWS, Mauritius Telecom is bringing established course material to learners who might otherwise have to pay for it or study abroad.

The launch also reflects a wider trend across Africa, where telecom operators are moving into education and skills training as part of national digital transformation plans. For Mauritius, the hub is positioned as a scalable resource: the first 16 courses are described as the first phase, with more to follow as the programme develops.

Anyone in Mauritius can register for the myt Learning Hub Portal, and the courses are available at no cost.