🌍 India–Africa Skills & Innovation Bridge
World-class skills and international recognition — through KASI × IIMSTC
As the Regional Strategic Partner for Africa of Arcyon IIMSTC (Bengaluru, India), KASI brings India's industry-aligned training to African learners: internationally certified new-age skills, real industry internships with placement support, and a pathway to international research recognition — delivered across South Africa, SADC and the wider Sub-Saharan region, under IFSPD Europe, which holds UN ECOSOC consultative status.
Express your interestWhat KASI delivers through IIMSTC
KASI is the South African delivery partner for Arcyon IIMSTC's international programmes — developed in India with the Electronic Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI, Govt of India) and delivered here for African learners, students and professionals.
Industry-Aligned Internship Program
A structured, mentor-led internship run as a simulated industry workplace, with real project work and a clear route to placement recommendation.
- Domains: Full-Stack Development, Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, IoT & Embedded Systems
- Live training, mini-projects and a main industry project
- IFSPD social-innovation project work
- Attendance, evaluation, certification & placement recommendation
New-Age Skills Courses
Practical, career-focused short courses certified by the Electronic Sector Skills Council of India — the same new-age skills driving the 4IR economy.
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Drone technology
- Data & digital skills
- Certification recognised internationally through ESSCI / IIMSTC
GRIP & PORT Pathway
An international research and recognition pathway connecting strong candidates to global visibility and IFSPD Europe institutional recognition.
- GRIP — Global Research and Innovation Programme
- PORT — international practitioner recognition
- IFSPD Europe recognition (UN ECOSOC consultative status)
- Access to a 750+ international research network
What participants gain
Internationally recognised skills
ESSCI (Govt of India) and IIMSTC certification in the new-age skills employers are hiring for.
Real industry experience
A genuine project-based internship with mentoring, evaluation and a placement recommendation.
Global recognition
IFSPD Europe institutional recognition (UN ECOSOC consultative status) that reaches beyond South Africa.
An international network
Access to a 750+ participant research and innovation community across the IIMSTC / IFSPD network.
Who it's for
Students and graduates — BSc, BEng/BTech, BCA, BBA, BCom and diploma holders — as well as working professionals across South Africa and the wider SADC / Sub-Saharan region who want internationally recognised skills, real industry experience and a route to placement. Specific entry requirements depend on the programme and intake, and we'll confirm these with you on consultation.
How it works
- Express your interest using the form below — it takes a minute.
- We get in touch for a short consultation on the right programme, eligibility, the next intake, format and fees.
- Enrol & participate in your chosen programme — delivered online / blended for African learners.
- Earn recognition — ESSCI / IIMSTC certification, a placement recommendation, and IFSPD Europe international recognition where applicable.
The partnership behind it
KASI holds the 2025 Amended & Restated Umbrella Framework Agreement with Arcyon International Institute of Medical Science & Technology Council (IIMSTC), Bengaluru, designating Knowledge And Skills International as the Regional Strategic Partner for Africa with rights to implement IIMSTC programmes across South Africa, SADC and the Sub-Saharan region. IIMSTC develops its programmes with the Electronic Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI, Govt of India) and the Indian Medical Association, and connects learners to IFSPD Europe — which holds Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — and a 750+ international research network. See all KASI partnerships →
Questions
- Are these QCTO qualifications?
- No. These are international IIMSTC / ESSCI programmes delivered through KASI's partnership. They complement — and are separate from — KASI's own QCTO-aligned occupational programmes (Office Administrator and Project Manager).
- What certification do I receive?
- Depending on the programme: ESSCI (Govt of India) skills certification, IIMSTC internship certification with a placement recommendation, and — for the research pathway — IFSPD Europe international recognition (IFSPD holds UN ECOSOC consultative status).
- What does it cost and how long is it?
- This varies by programme and intake. We'll confirm the exact format, duration and fees with you during your consultation.
- Do I need to be a KASI learner first?
- No — these programmes are open to students, graduates and professionals across South Africa and the SADC / Sub-Saharan region. Entry requirements depend on the programme.
Express your interest
Leave your details and our team will be in touch about the next intake.