Empowering Africa’s
Next Generation of Digital Innovators

Date

September 29th - 8th December, 2025

Duration

11 Weeks Training Program

Zoom

Virtual sessions

Course Development
Scalability Lab

Designed for educators, instructional designers, and e-learning professionals who want to master the art of creating engaging, scalable, and future-ready e-learning courses.

EdTech Solutions
Scalability Lab

Tailored for innovators, entrepreneurs, and developers creating technology-driven solutions to address Africa’s educational challenges.

Are you ready to shape the future of technology in Africa?

To be part of a transformative journey where ideas become impact, and talent meets opportunity.

Core Components of Both Streams

Product Validation & Market Testing

Innovative Additions to the Programme

Hackathons and Design Sprints

Why join the
Boot Camp

Well curated curriculum
Post programme mentorship
90% Remote sessions
Career Support
Internship placements
Individual Portfolio Development
Access to mentors and experts in the field
Interactions with a diverse pool of participants across Africa

Our Facilitators

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Ferdinand Eruka

Learning Innovation & Technology Lead

LEAP Africa
Lagos, Nigeria

Damilola Obadairo 8th Gear

Damilola Obadiaro

Chief Executive Officer

8th Gear Hub
Lagos, Nigeria

Ade Bakare

Senior Instructional Designer

CIDMI
Maryland, USA

Samuel Efosa-Austin

Samuel Efosa-Austin

Founder & CEO

Africa Global Solutions
Nigeria

Samuel Apata

Samuel Apata

Sr. eLearning Developer

Starbucks

Chiedu Norbert Onabu

Media Lead

Omnilegent Media
Lagos, Nigeria

Samuella Onabu

Samuella Onabu

Executive Lead

Omnilegent Media
Lagos, Nigeria

Seyi Matanmi

Seyi Matanmi

Founder

Strateon Global

Jerry Kanyinebi

Jerry Kanyinebi

Founder

Fusion Circle

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Ferdinand Eruka

Learning Innovation & Technology Lead

LEAP Africa
Lagos, Nigeria

Damilola Obadairo 8th Gear

Damilola Obadiaro

Chief Executive Officer

8th Gear Hub
Lagos, Nigeria

Toby Adeyemo

Toby Adeyemo

Co-founder

Codva Creatives
North America

Ferhana Dostmohamed

Ferhana Dostmohamed

Founder

The Unlock and FD Learning Consulting
Toronto, Canada

Chiedu Norbert Onabu

Media Lead

Omnilegent Media
Lagos, Nigeria

Adebowale Aduloju

Adebowale Aduloju

Sr. Learning Experience Designer

Codva Creatives
Mauritius

Sarah Uwaechie

Sarah Uwaechie

Learning Innovation & Technology Coordinator

LEAP Africa
Lagos, Nigeria

Samuel Apata

Samuel Apata

Sr. eLearning Developer

Starbucks

Titilayo Ekundayo

Titilayo Ekundayo

Entreprenuer-in- Residence

8th Gear Hub
Lagos, Nigeria

Francis B. Bizoza

Francis B. Bizoza

Curriculum Designer

Learning Equality
Uganda

Claudette Hutchinson

Claudette Hutchinson

Chief Learning Officer

Andreaus Consulting Inc
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Odunayo Olowe

Odunayo Olowe

Articulate and Instructional Designer

Codva Creatives
Nigeria

Adepitan

Mofeyifoluwa Adepitan

Learning Experience Designer

EneroBrandz Services/Codva Creatives
Lagos, Nigeria

Dr Seun Oladele

Dr Seun Oladele (Phd.)

Project Development Lead

8th Gear Hub
Lagos, Nigeria

Samuella Onabu

Samuella Onabu

Executive Lead

Omnilegent Media
Lagos, Nigeria

Iman Lipumba

Iman Lipumba

Director of Communications and Development

Ubongo Edutainment
Tanzania

Hussein Hussein

Hussein Hussein

Disability and Inclusion Specialist

Ubongo Edutainment
Tanzania

Support Team

Emmanuel Odedele

Emmanuel Odedele

Learning, Innovation and Technology Intern at LEAP Africa

Gift Esema

Gift Esema

Social Media Engagement Volunteer

Philip

Philip Ochika

Community Management Volunteer

Imole-Ayo

Imole-Ayo Ogunsanmi

Programme Volunteer

Our Impact Stories

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Graduated over 95 participants spanning 18 African countries,.

Participants’ confidence and competence skyrocketed: awareness of digital career paths jumped from 43% to 95%,

With nearly 50% women—championing diversity and inclusion.

Employability confidence soared from 38% to 86%.

Our Testimonials

Frequently Ask Questions

The programme is fully remote. All phases of the programme will be held virtually.

80% attendance to all virtual sessions and 80% pass mark of phase exams qualify you for the next phase. You will be compelled to drop out of the programme if you fall below the requirement to make it to the next phase. However, you will receive a certificate of completion for whatever phase you drop off.

Yes, there will be certification at the end of each phase of the programme. However, to qualify for a certificate, achieving a minimum of 60% attendance and 65% pass mark at each phase is required

The top 30 participants will engage in a 7-day sprint challenge online, where they will collaboratively develop full eLearning courses and innovative Edtech solutions. The sprint will include workshops, panel sessions, and a final close-out ceremony to showcase and reward top performers.

After the application process, there will be an internal screening that will select 100 eligible applications based on criteria such as listed in the CFA.

Admission Requirements

The training is designed for individuals who are new to instructional design and course development and also individuals who are nursing the idea of a scaleable Edtech solution. It is suitable for undergraduates, fresh graduates, and early to mid-level professionals looking to build a career in eLearning. Specifically, the training is open to African undergraduates and young professionals between the ages of 18 – 35. However, you must meet the following requirements;

Partnering Organizations

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Course Development Scalability Lab

The Course Development Scalability Lab is designed for educators, instructional designers, and e-learning professionals who want to master the art of creating engaging, scalable, and future-ready e-learning courses. This stream integrates modern instructional design methodologies, emerging technologies, and user-centric approaches to develop courses that are not only effective but also adaptable to diverse learning environments.

Modern Realities Incorporated:

EdTech Solutions Scalability Lab

The EdTech Solutions Scalability Lab is tailored for innovators, entrepreneurs, and developers creating technology-driven solutions to address Africa’s educational challenges. This stream focuses on leveraging emerging technologies, sustainable business models, and user-centric design to develop scalable, impactful EdTech solutions. Participants will receive mentorship, technical support, and access to resources to transform their ideas into high-impact ventures.

Modern Realities Incorporated:

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