SANTO DOMINGO – Interest in developing new technological skills continues to grow in the country. According to information from the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA), the institution received 33,274 applications to participate in its Continuing Education programs for the July-September 2026 period, a record number for this training offering.
According to the Presidency, the greatest demand was concentrated in programs related to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis and technological tools applied to the work environment, areas considered strategic in the face of the changes experienced by different productive sectors.
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are among the most in-demand areas
According to the entity, among the programs that registered the most interest were the Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop, the Artificial Intelligence Workshop and Business Intelligence with Power BI.
They also highlighted courses related to cybersecurity fundamentals, Microsoft SQL Server, computer security, information networks, basic AutoCAD, and agile methodologies such as Scrum and Agile, reflecting the growing search for specialized technical knowledge.
Technological training with national reach
The Virtual Campus received the most applications, with 22,376 registrations, which, according to ITLA, facilitates access to technological training programs for citizens from different provinces without geographical limitations.
In addition to the virtual modality, the extensions with the highest participation were Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo Este, Cotuí, San Pedro de Macorís, Bonao, Santiago and Monte Plata, followed by localities such as Moca, Nagua, San Francisco de Macorís, Pedernales and La Caleta.
Training for the skills of the future
According to the institution, the academic offering included diplomas, courses and workshops in areas such as Software, Data Science, Information Networks, Cybersecurity, Multimedia, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Project Management and Languages.
ITLA indicated that its Continuing Education programs are geared towards strengthening the technical skills of students, professionals and citizens interested in expanding their job opportunities through knowledge related to innovation and technology.
The call for applications was open from July 7 to 17, 2026 , and is part of the institution's training strategy to respond to the needs of a labor market increasingly related to digital skills.
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