Live classes, taught in person at our centre in Kangemi.
Class times
Weekday evenings, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, chosen so learners with jobs, businesses or children can attend.
Duration
Every program runs 6 weeks, with 2 sessions a week.
Class size
Up to 35 learners a cohort.
Language
English and Kiswahili.
Cost
Free for all learners, funded by our donors and partners.
What you get
A certificate of completion, a portfolio project, mentorship after the course and entry into our graduate community.
What you need
Willingness to attend every session. No prior computer experience is required for entry level programs. Devices are available at the centre for those who do not have one.
The Programs
Eight programs, one pathway
Digital Literacy
6 weeksFor absolute beginners.
This is where most of our learners start. You will learn to use a computer and a smartphone with confidence, send and manage email, search the internet properly, create documents and spreadsheets, store files safely and protect yourself online from fraud and scams.
You will leave able to
apply for a job online, keep digital records, use email and video calls, and move on to any of our advanced programs.
Who it is for
Women and youth with little or no computer experience.
AI is already changing how work gets done. This program teaches you to use it rather than be replaced by it. You will learn how to write clear prompts, use AI to draft content, plan, research, generate images, handle customer questions and speed up daily tasks, and how to check what AI gives you before you trust it.
You will leave able to
use AI tools to do the work of a small team, and offer AI assisted services to clients.
Who it is for
Learners, business owners and job seekers who want an immediate edge.
How to find customers online and keep them. Social media strategy and content, WhatsApp Business, Facebook and Instagram advertising, writing that sells, building an audience, email basics and reading the numbers so you know what is working.
You will leave able to
run marketing for a business, your own or somebody else's, and charge for it.
Who it is for
Business owners, traders and anyone who wants a freelance income.
Design that people pay for. Colour, layout and typography, posters and flyers, logos and brand identity, social media artwork, and preparing files for print and for screen using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma.
You will leave with
a portfolio of real designs and the ability to take on paying clients.
Who it is for
Anyone with a visual eye, no art background needed.
Build for the web. HTML, CSS and JavaScript from the beginning, responsive layouts that work on phones, building and managing sites, hosting and going live, plus how to work with clients and quote for a project.
You will leave with
a live website you built and the skills to build for others.
Who it is for
Learners ready for a technical path and a serious income ceiling.
Turning an idea into a business. Spotting a real problem, testing whether people will pay, costing and pricing, finding your first customers, registering the business, and building a simple plan you can actually follow.
Money knowledge that should have been taught in school. Budgeting, saving, separating business money from household money, keeping records, using mobile money and digital payments safely, understanding loans and interest, and planning beyond this month.
Optional module: Bitcoin and blockchain basics.Covering what digital currency is, how it works and what the risks are. Education only. We do not give financial or investment advice.
You will leave able to
control your money instead of chasing it.
Who it is for
Everyone. We recommend it alongside every other program.
Growth for a business that already exists. Understanding your customers, systems that let you serve more people, proposals and quotations, pricing for profit, partnerships and tenders, hiring your first person, and using digital tools to run operations.
We run programs for women's groups, cooperatives, churches, schools and youth groups. You bring the people and the venue, we bring the trainers and the curriculum. Minimum group size 15.
Your next opportunity could begin with one application.
Join a new generation of women and young people gaining the practical digital, business and entrepreneurship skills they need to grow, create opportunities and thrive in a changing economy.
