The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project–Project Implementation Unit, operating under the Ministry of Public Works, Public Utilities and the Digital Economy, has announced that it will be offering a free six-week Computer Repairs Training Course beginning on March 3, 2026. The sessions will be held at the Lagoon Innovation Hub every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to computer systems, covering topics such as computer basics, internal hardware components, input and output devices, software and operating systems, installation objectives, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. The program will conclude with a review, a practical exam, and guidance on career fundamentals.
Registration is currently open and can be completed by scanning the QR code on the official flyer or by accessing the registration link at https://forms.gle/5sKWwFUpzR9LmcYm8. For those experiencing difficulties or seeking additional information, the Project Implementation Unit can be reached at 266-3840. The office, located at the former First Domestic Insurance Building on King George V Street in Roseau, is open Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Organizers emphasize that all courses offered under the initiative are completely free of charge, making this an accessible opportunity for individuals interested in developing technical skills in computer repair and maintenance.
The era of compatible, legacy and scalable computing systems has long gone the way of the dinosaur. Adaptability and agility are the order of the day in today’s world of Information Technology.
While enlightenment and instructions on “older” computing systems like mainframe, Linux and Windows are prudent from a foundational standpoint, today’s IT schools need to focus on more relevant applications and concepts like Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Database Management, Data Mining, Network Administration, IT Incident Management and ofcourse AI.
Agility is the order of day in a field where specialists are one bit and byte from being irrelevant and redundant. Being a huge believer in the expression which states “if it’s free, it’s for me”, I definitely encourage our young and legacy brothers and sisters of the soil to explore this enticing sounding opportunity as a potential gateway to a very exciting and rewarding IT career.
This is a commendable initiative, providing the participants understand that the 18 hour training course is intended as an “introduction” to computer repairs.
All too often, the introduction to a skill is afterwards considered a fully fledged qualification. Skills take years to acquire.