Grow with Google: digital skills (opens on Google)
A hub of free training, tools and certificates from Google for jobs, small businesses and everyday digital skills.
- Digital careers
- Self-paced
- Some programmes offer certificates
LAF Academy
Free courses from other platforms
A hand-picked list of free courses from well-known learning platforms, grouped by topic and level. Start with a beginner course, then move up.
These courses are run by their own providers on their own websites. Lumina Africa Foundation does not run them and cannot promise their content, prices or certificates: free access and certificate rules are set by each provider and can change. Never pay anyone to give you access to a free course.
6 courses from 5 platforms
Beginner No experience needed · 4
Learning How to Learn (opens on Coursera)
Evidence-based study techniques for mastering hard subjects, from memory and focus to beating procrastination. Useful before any online course.
- Digital careers
- About 15 hours
- Paid certificate
IBM SkillsBuild (opens on IBM)
Free learning for students, job seekers and educators in IT, data, cybersecurity, AI and workplace skills, with digital credentials.
- Digital careers
- Self-paced
- Free digital credentials
Google Digital Skills for Africa (opens on Google)
Free digital skills training from Google made for learners in Africa: digital marketing, careers, productivity and more.
- Digital careers
- Self-paced
- Free certificates
Intermediate You can already use a computer and know the basics · 2
ALX Africa (opens on ALX Africa)
An African tech and leadership learning community offering programmes in software engineering, data and professional skills; some are free by selection.
- Digital careers
- Programmes of several months
- Programme certificates
Andela Learning Community (opens on Andela)
Andela connects African tech talent to global employers and shares learning resources and programmes.
- Digital careers
- Programmes
- Varies