Information Technology Proficiency of Trainers and its Impact on Knowledge Quality Provided to Trainees: An Applied Study at the Financial and Accounting Training Center at the Ministry of Finance
Keywords:
Information Technology Proficiency, knowledge quality, Financial and Accounting Training CenterAbstract
This study investigates the impact of trainers’ information technology (IT) Proficiency on the quality of knowledge transfer to trainees. The evaluation of the Financial Accounting Training Area within the Department of Finance examines how trainers’ expertise in IT tools, systems, and applications affects their ability to deliver high-quality, relevant, and effective training. The study uses mixed methods, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from interviews to provide a broader understanding of these relationships The findings reveal significant positive relationships between the interface between ICT skills and good knowledge is well equipped to adapt to evolving demands. This underscores the need for targeted IT upskilling programs for trainers to improve training efficacy and equip trainees with contemporary financial and accounting skills.
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