The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how the world works, opening up new economic opportunities while demanding the rise of a critical new profession: the AI Engineer. This role is essential for building intelligent systems that improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and drive innovation across industries.

However, Indonesia still faces a significant gap in the availability of digital talent. Based on data from the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII), there are currently only around 86,000 engineers and 30,000 professional engineers in the country. This translates to 2,670 engineers per million people — a figure far behind Vietnam with 9,000 and South Korea with 25,000 per million.

To support the national digital economy, Indonesia ideally needs over 10,000 engineers per million people each year. This gap signals a risk that, without adequate AI talent, Indonesia may remain a technology user rather than becoming an innovation leader.

IDCamp 2025 Introduces AI-Focused Learning Tracks

Amid growing industry demand for digital expertise, companies are increasing efforts to offer AI training programs. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) is one such company playing a strategic role by consistently preparing digital talent through initiatives like IDCamp, which continues to update its curriculum to meet global industry needs.

IDCamp 2025 now embeds AI learning directly into its core curriculum, including within the existing software engineering track. This year, it introduces two new classes: AI Engineer and Generative AI Engineer, aimed at shaping a new generation of digital talent ready to develop AI solutions for real-world use.

Project-Based, Flexible Training for Practical AI Skills

The AI Engineer track offers 440 hours of intensive training focused on data processing and machine learning, starting from the basics and progressing to advanced levels. Participants will learn Python, end-to-end modeling, evaluation, and complete applied projects to build functional AI/ML solutions.

The Generative AI Engineer path, lasting 456 hours, centers on machine learning development using TensorFlow, combined with Large Language Models (LLM) and prompt engineering. The curriculum also covers practical applications such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and responsible AI principles, enabling participants to design AI-based solutions that are ready for professional environments.

IDCamp 2025 applies a self-paced learning model combined with project-based approaches and expert mentoring. This format supports independent learning while guiding participants to ensure participants gain skills that apply to the industry.

Expanding Access and Inclusion in Digital Education

This year’s curriculum is enhanced with bonus tracks, including Cybersecurity with Cisco up to the Advanced level and Automation with UiPath up to the Intermediate level. Reflecting a commitment to inclusion, IDCamp 2025 also offers a Virtual Bootcamp for people with disabilities and specialized training programs for teachers and journalists to boost digital literacy across all levels of society.

Vikram Sinha, President Director & CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, stated, “Digital talent is the main foundation of Indonesia’s transformation in the global era. Therefore, Indosat is committed to equipping 2 million talents with AI capabilities, ensuring they are ready to face the future. Supported by our global partner ecosystem, this commitment is realized through the launch of the IDCamp program. By providing inclusive access to digital learning, we are not only improving individual competitiveness but also strengthening Indonesia’s position in the global digital economy, in line with our greater mission to empower Indonesia.”

Through this initiative, Indosat reinforces its commitment to accelerating the growth of professional AI talent in Indonesia. These individuals will serve as the backbone for achieving national digital independence and sovereignty, contributing to a stronger technology ecosystem and driving new economic value through data-based innovations created by Indonesian talent.

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This article was created with AI assistance.