The 8 week programme and 5,000 training hours delivered hands-on exposure to real business challenges and leading technology companies.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has celebrated the graduation of 30 Omani job seekers from its Digital Innovation Bootcamp 2026, an eight-week programme designed to build future-ready digital skills and strengthen employment readiness.
Held from August 2 to September 22, the bootcamp delivered more than 5,000 training hours through an intensive learning model involving over 40 industry and technical trainers. Participants gained practical experience, professional certifications and exposure to leading technology companies and industry partners.
A More Industry-Focused Approach
The Digital Innovation Bootcamp represents an evolution of PDO’s traditional job seeker training programme, combining technical learning with real business challenges, innovation and professional development.
The aim is to build a stronger pipeline of job-ready Omani digital talent that reflects changing market and industry needs.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Ali Al Lamki, Digital & IT Director at PDO, said the programme reflects PDO’s commitment to developing Omani capabilities and creating meaningful pathways for young Omanis to participate in the digital economy.
He added that bringing together industry expertise, technology companies and national talent gives participants practical skills and exposure that can support their transition into the workplace.
Supported By Leading Technology Partners
The bootcamp was delivered in partnership with Bahwan CyberTek, Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, SAP, Decoil and Inspire, bringing together expertise across a range of digital and technology disciplines.
Over the eight weeks, participants progressed through a structured programme covering:
- Digital applications and automation
- Industry innovation
- Technology labs
- A learning festival
- A digital solutions challenge
- Inspiration and onboarding sessions
Participants also worked with real-world business challenges and explored emerging digital technologies, helping connect industry requirements with the capabilities of Omani talent.
PDO says the initiative also supports its wider efforts around localisation, capability development and Oman Vision 2040, while creating a scalable model for developing skilled Omani professionals in areas of growing importance to the national economy.
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