Become the Next
Future IT Leader
An initiative by Thinksmart in partnership with Microsoft and BTECH, equipping top Bahraini graduates with the skills to lead Bahrain's digital future.
About the Program
Paving the Way for Bahrain's IT Leaders
APCO-FORSATI is a landmark initiative designed to bridge the gap between top Bahraini university graduates and the rapidly evolving IT industry.
The programme delivers industry-ready, qualified, and certified graduates who are equipped to join organisations and make an immediate, active contribution from day one.
By engaging Bahrainis in high-value, well-paid technology roles, FORSATI actively contributes to Bahrain's economic growth and vision to become the coding hub of the region.
Why Cloud Development?
Programming on Cloud is the
Language of the Modern World
Accelerates Business Agility
IT on the cloud dramatically reduces response time to your business needs, enabling faster decision-making and delivery.
Critical for Digital Transformation
Cloud-based application skills are now foundational for every organisation undergoing a digital transformation journey.
Reshaping How Business is Done
Cloud-native applications are already fundamentally changing the way global businesses operate and compete.
Unprecedented Market Demand
The demand for cloud programmers has never been higher, driven by accelerating adoption across every industry sector.
Global Talent Shortage
There is a worldwide shortage of application developers on cloud — skilled graduates are entering a market that needs them.
Regional Leadership Opportunity
Bahrain has a unique opportunity to become the coding hub of the Gulf region, and FORSATI graduates will lead that charge.
Programme Benefits
Value for Students, Organisations & the Nation
- Business value through certification. Certified individuals directly add economic and operational value to the organisations they join.
- Simplified talent identification. Employers gain a pipeline of pre-qualified, pre-screened graduates ready to contribute immediately.
- Microsoft Professional Certificates. All participants receive globally recognised Microsoft certifications upon successful programme completion.
- Economic contribution. Engaging Bahrainis in well-paid tech jobs strengthens the national economy and drives sustainable welfare.
Every Graduate Earns a Microsoft Professional Certificate
Upon completing the FORSATI programme, all participants receive an internationally recognised certification — a credential that speaks globally.
Ready to Lead Bahrain's Digital Future?
Join the BAPCO-FORSATI Programme Today
Take the next step in your career. Gain world-class skills, earn a Microsoft certificate, and become one of Bahrain's next IT leaders.
