Exectuve education
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The continuing and executive education activity focuses on developing, in Canada, a portfolio of technical and executive training programs tailored to the local ecosystem. They are built on close collaboration between African and Canadian experts and aim to enhance skills in strategic areas related to technological sovereignty, sustainable development, and innovation. Designed in partnership with leading Canadian academic institutions, these programs reflect a shared commitment to building bridges of knowledge between continents, while promoting knowledge transfer, capacity building, and South-North and North-South exchange of expertise.
To this end, we are deploying a diversified and targeted range of programs:
- The implementation of certified training programs tailored to the needs of the mining, agricultural, energy, and technology sectors, leveraging the expertise and educational content developed by UM6P. This approach enables the rollout in Canada of high value-added modules, such as the Executive Master in Green Hydrogen, addressing shared priorities in energy transition, industrial innovation, and sustainable development.
- The integration of hybrid learning methods (in-person, e-learning, augmented reality) to ensure optimal accessibility for all learners.
- The development of thematic bootcamps led by experts from both continents, addressing targeted issues such as climate resilience, water management, and digital transformation.
- The inclusion of African case studies and experiences in courses to enrich perspectives and foster a more global and inclusive approach to skills development.
- The development, in partnership with Canadian business schools, of modules dedicated to deepening knowledge of Africa—its economic, institutional, and cultural dynamics, as well as the drivers of Canada-Africa business development. These modules aim to train decision-makers and entrepreneurs capable of engaging strategically with the continent, within a framework of equitable partnership and shared innovation.
UM6P delivers certified training programs in Canada tailored to the needs of key sectors, strengthening skills and supporting sustainable innovation.
Hybrid training programs combining in-person and online learning for enhanced accessibility.
Collaborative bootcamps led by experts to address major contemporary challenges.
African case studies and experiences to enrich learning and broaden perspectives.
Joint modules to strengthen mutual understanding and foster sustainable partnerships between Canada and Africa
Energy
UM6P Global Hubs Canada contributes to the development of low-carbon, inclusive, and context-appropriate energy solutions for Africa. By facilitating technological and scientific collaborations, we support the growth of sustainable energy systems aligned with global climate goals.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Promote integrated energy systems that respond to African territorial contexts.
- Support the development of technologies related to green hydrogen and other emerging energy carriers.
- Assist local value chains in the renewable energy sector.
- Strengthen capacities for inclusive and sustainable energy governance.
Mining
UM6P Global Hubs Canada is committed to fostering the emergence of sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced mining models. By connecting Canadian and African expertise, we contribute to advancing mining practices toward more resilient, ethical, and circular standards.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Deployment of eco-efficient mining models that integrate innovation and resource efficiency;
- Integration of digital and smart technologies to enhance operational performance and transparency;
- Development of sustainable extractive value chains that support local development;
- Promoting the adoption of responsible environmental and social standards
Agriculture
UM6P Global Hubs Canada works to strengthen sustainable, technology-driven, and inclusive African agricultural systems capable of addressing the challenges of food security, climate change, and territorial development.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Support for resilient agricultural systems adapted to local agro-climatic conditions;
- Dissemination of agronomic and digital solutions that promote sustainable productivity;
- Development of smart food systems integrating production, processing, and logistics;
- Support for local agri-food transformation, driven by clean and competitive technologies;
- Integration of agricultural biodiversity into production chains.
Artificial Intelligence
UM6P Global Hubs Canada is committed to developing responsible, open, and impactful artificial intelligence that serves Africa’s strategic sectors. By bringing together research, innovation, and entrepreneurship ecosystems, we promote a contextualized, inclusive, and sovereign approach to AI.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Integration of AI into key sectors such as agriculture, energy, logistics, and health;
- Strengthening human and scientific capacities to foster AI that is locally adapted and well-controlled;
- Creation of joint innovation centers for the development of locally driven solutions;
- Promotion of an ethical and responsible framework for the use of AI in Africa.
Health
UM6P Global Hubs Canada is committed to contributing to Africa’s health sovereignty by facilitating scientific, technological, and industrial partnerships between Canada and the continent. Our efforts aim to support collective initiatives toward more autonomous, efficient, and resilient healthcare systems.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Support for scientific collaborations on priority health issues in Africa (infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, environmental health);
- Contribution to the establishment of applied research platforms to accelerate the transition from science to real-world impact;
- Support for the development of local industrial capacities in diagnostics, vaccine production, and biomedical equipment;
- Participation in digital and connected health initiatives tailored to local contexts;
- Support for training and capacity-building efforts in biomedical fields.
Sustainable development
Sustainable development forms the foundation of UM6P Global Hubs Canada’s commitment. Our approach integrates ecological transition, resource regeneration, and the creation of inclusive economic opportunities through concrete and collaborative solutions.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Support for the growth of circular economy models that create jobs and maintain a low carbon footprint;
- Development of sustainable resource management solutions for water, soil, and biodiversity;
- Contribution to research and innovation initiatives focused on climate adaptation;
- Integration of decarbonization and eco-efficiency into African industrial value chains.
