AYCE Digital is an initiative led by ASU, with support from the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to expand access to affordable internet connectivity, digital devices and online digital training at no cost for youth across Africa.
AYCE Digital is an initiative led by ASU, with support from the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to expand access to affordable internet connectivity, digital devices and online digital training at no cost for youth across Africa.
Who is it for?
Whether you're exploring new career paths, preparing for work, or building digital skills, this platform is designed for you. Most career pathways welcome learners without prior experience or formal qualifications, while some require specific prerequisites. Each pathway provides opportunities to develop practical skills and knowledge that can support your career progression.
Your learning journey
Progress through your learning one tier at a time, with each tier unlocking the next stage of learning. Complete Tier 1 to unlock Tier 2, then complete Tier 2 to gain access to Tier 3 courses delivered in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). After completing a career specific certificate, you'll be ready to earn industry-recognized certificates from leading companies such as Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Short, beginner-friendly courses designed to help learners build essential digital, workplace, and communication skills.
Build stronger workplace and technical skills through more in-depth learning in areas like project management, AI, advanced Excel, communication, and job search skills.
Advance into focused technical pathways designed to prepare learners for industry certifications and high-demand digital careers.
Our Train-to-Hire program is designed with employers to help learners prepare for real job opportunities. This pathway includes:Our Train-to-Hire programs are designed with employers to help learners prepare for real job opportunities. What this pathway includes:
Interview prep insightsInterview prep insights
Certificates that showcase your skills and progressTrain-to-Hire opportunities are available to learners who complete required courses and show strong commitment.
About program
AYCE Digital's learning pathways are available in both English and French, making it easier for young people across Africa to gain in-demand digital skills, earn industry-aligned certifications, and prepare for employment opportunities. Start with foundational skills and progress toward intermediate credentials and Train-to-Hire pathways.
Start learningUnderstand how you can access the platform to start learning in-demand digital skills, earn credentials and unlock opportunities to connect with career pathways.
Create an account at no cost
Explore learning pathways from beginner to advanced levels
Earn certificates that showcase your skills
Access train-to-hire pathwaysAccess train-to-hire pathways
Join us to make digital skills more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for young people across the continent.
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Advancing Youth Careers & Employment (AYCE) Digital is a five-year initiative led by Arizona State University, with support from the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, to expand access to affordable internet connectivity, digital devices, and modular, market-aligned digital skills training for more than 50,000 young people across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly young women, NEET youth, and refugees, through flexible learning pathways and industry-aligned credentials.
The platform is built for African youth at any starting point. Most career pathways welcome learners without prior experience or formal qualifications, while some require specific prerequisites.
Learners build essential digital, workplace, and communication skills, then progress to practical, job-ready skills and career-specific certifications aligned with industry needs.
Through flexible online learning pathways — self-paced foundational and applied courses, then scheduled cohort-based specialization programs delivered in partnership with ASU.
AYCE Digital's learning pathways are available in both English and French.
After a career-specific certificate you'll be ready to earn industry-recognized credentials from leaders like Salesforce and AWS, and access Train-to-Hire pathways.
Through Train-to-Hire pathways designed with employers, eligible participants who complete required courses can access potential placement opportunities.
The initiative aims to reach more than 50,000 young people across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Success is measured through course completion, credential attainment, and learner progression into employment and Train-to-Hire placements.
