Programs & training
Learn. Practise. Build. Apply.
Practical, accessible, future-focused learning for young people, students, professionals, entrepreneurs and communities — from foundational computer skills to emerging technology and entrepreneurship. Structured learning, hands-on practice, real projects, assessment and mentorship.
Our training approach
Learning that goes beyond the classroom.
People learn best when they can understand a concept, practise it and apply it to something meaningful. Every CIJ program follows the same pathway.
01 · Learn
Understand the concepts
Develop knowledge and understand the key ideas behind each tool or topic.
02 · Practise
Use the tools
Guided exercises with real tools, technologies and techniques.
03 · Build
Make something real
Assignments, projects, portfolios, prototypes or business activities.
04 · Connect
Meet the people
Trainers, mentors, peers, professionals and opportunities.
05 · Apply
Put it to work
Use new capabilities in employment, education, business or community settings.
Ready?
Start your learning journey
Explore → Check → Apply → Confirm → Learn → Complete → Progress
Apply now ↗Digital & professional skills
Build essential digital capabilities.
Foundational and professional digital skills for education, employment and enterprise.
Foundation · Beginners
Computer Literacy & Digital Skills
Computer fundamentals, files and folders, internet, email, digital safety and online productivity. For beginners, students, job seekers and community learners.
Foundation · Professionals
Microsoft Office & Productivity
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document preparation, data organisation, presentations and workplace productivity.
Creative · Portfolio
Graphic Design
Design principles, typography, colour and layout, social media graphics, flyers, branding materials and portfolio projects.
Marketing · Analytics
Digital Marketing
Social media marketing, content strategy, campaigns, audience targeting, basic advertising, analytics and search visibility.
Web · Project-based
Web Development
HTML, CSS, responsive design, website structure, content management, basic JavaScript and a practical website project.
Design · Research
UI/UX Design
User research, user journeys, wireframing, interface design, prototyping and usability.
Emerging technology
Explore technologies shaping the future.
Practical exposure to emerging technologies — and how they apply to real-world challenges.
AI · Responsible use
Artificial Intelligence & Prompt Engineering
AI literacy, generative AI, prompt engineering, AI for productivity, research and business, and practical AI projects.
Drones · Mapping
Drone Technology
Drone fundamentals, safety, flight principles, practical operations, aerial data and agriculture and environmental use cases.
Geospatial · Data
GIS & Mapping
GIS fundamentals, digital mapping, spatial data, map creation, field data, open mapping and practical applications.
Electronics · Prototyping
Robotics
Electronics, sensors, microcontrollers, programming, automation, prototype development and team projects.
IoT · Smart systems
Internet of Things
Sensors, connected devices, microcontrollers, data collection, automation and prototype development.
Data · Dashboards
Data Analytics
Data collection, cleaning, spreadsheet analysis, visualisation, dashboards and data-driven decision-making.
Security · Awareness
Cybersecurity
Online threats, password security, data protection, safe internet practices, device security and cyber hygiene.
Entrepreneurship & business
Turn capabilities and ideas into enterprise.
Practical business capabilities across the enterprise journey: Ideate → Validate → Build → Launch → Grow → Scale.
Foundations
Entrepreneurship Development
Entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity identification, business models, customer discovery, market research, planning, finance and marketing.
Founders
Startup Development
Problem identification, value propositions, business models, MVPs, validation, pitching and go-to-market planning.
Digital trade
E-commerce
Digital storefronts, product presentation and photography, digital marketing, online sales processes and market readiness.
Money skills
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, record keeping, costing, pricing, cash flow and business financial decision-making.
Workplace
Leadership & Career Development
Communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, CVs, interviews and workplace readiness.
Beyond training
Then keep going
Graduates can move into CIJ’s entrepreneurship support: incubation, mentorship, business advisory and Africa BrandNest Hub.
STEM & digital education
Preparing learners for a technology-driven future.
We work with schools, educators and young people to strengthen digital learning and STEM participation.
STEM for Schools — coding, robotics, digital literacy and innovation challenges delivered with schools.
Girls in Technology — coding, robotics, AI, creative technology, mentorship and career exposure for girls.
Coding & Robotics for Young People — hands-on clubs and bootcamps.
Teacher ICT Training — helping educators integrate digital tools into teaching, administration and learning.
School ICT Lab Support — digital learning, lab setup and career exposure.
Creative & digital media
Create. Communicate. Tell better stories.
Practical creative capabilities for communication, branding, content and digital production.
Photography
Composition, lighting, equipment, editing and visual storytelling.
Videography
Video planning, filming, production and editing.
Content Creation
Plan, produce and distribute useful digital content for brands and organisations.
Motion Graphics
Foundations of animated visual communication and digital media production.
Learning levels
Start where you are
Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Every program states its level — from learners with no previous experience to practitioners who need targeted capacity development.
Training formats
Flexible learning pathways
In-person
Bootcamps
Workshops
School-based
Corporate & institutional
Community
Online & blended
Instructor-led learning at the CIJ Digital Hub or partner locations, with online and blended options where appropriate.
Assessment & certification
Learning should demonstrate capability
Depending on the course: practical exercises, continuous assessment, group and portfolio projects, demonstrations and presentations. Certificates are awarded only where participants meet the program’s requirements.
Enrol → Learn → Practise → Assess → Demonstrate → Certify
Training for organisations
Build the capabilities your team needs.
Customised capacity development for businesses, NGOs, schools, government institutions, development programs and SMEs: digital transformation, productivity, AI, data, digital marketing, e-commerce, ICT, GIS and leadership.
Request institutional training ↗Training partnerships
Deliver impact with CIJ.
Sponsored training for a defined group, training-of-trainers, school and community programs, workforce development, or innovation programs that combine training with hackathons and prototyping.
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