ICT Training AND CERTIFICATIONS
Building Skills. Unlocking Opportunities. Certifying Excellence.
The ICT Training and Certification Programme is an ASHA initiative designed to equip young people and women with industry-relevant technology skills and recognized certifications that enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
In a rapidly evolving digital world, practical ICT skills are essential for career advancement, innovation, and economic independence. This programme provides structured training combined with certification pathways to prepare participants for real-world opportunities.
Programme Objectives
The ICT Training and Certification programme aims to:
Develop practical and in-demand technology skills
Increase access to professional certification opportunities
Enhance employability and digital entrepreneurship
Promote digital inclusion in underserved communities
Strengthen youth economic empowerment
Training Areas
Participants receive hands-on training in areas such as:
- Computer Fundamentals
- Office Productivity Tools
- Web & Digital Skills
- Cybersecurity & Online Safety
- Career & Freelancing Skills
INTERVENTIONS
- Annual Vweta Chadwick Poetry Prize (VCPP)
- Ijoya Rumble Dance Contest (under the direction of Real Made in Africa)
- Digital Literacy Training (DLT)
- Annual STEM Pitch for Boys and Girls
- Project Red Dot’s MHM, SRHR & WASH Initiatives
- Women Financial Inclusion Training (We-FIT) for Women and Girls
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive:
ASHA Certificate of Completion
Eligibility for recognized ICT certification exams (where applicable)
Recommendation letters for outstanding participants
Certification validates skills, builds credibility, and increases access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to:
Youth aged 16–35
Women seeking digital and economic empowerment
Students and unemployed individuals
Community-based organizations
No advanced technical background is required for entry-level training.
