🌍 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 KASI's own QCTO-aligned occupational programmes (Office Administrator and Project Manager), but are separate from them.
- What certification do I receive?
- Depending on the programme: ESSCI (Govt of India) skills certification, IIMSTC internship certification with a placement recommendation, or, 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.