Digital Skills for Digital Jobs

The MTN Skills Academy is MTN’s flagship digital learning platform designed to equip young people, entrepreneurs and communities with the skills needed to participate and thrive in the digital economy.

Through accessible online and in-person learning opportunities, the Academy provides training in digital literacy, coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and future-ready workplace skills, helping to bridge the skills gap and create pathways to employment, innovation and economic inclusion across Africa.

The MTN ICT Hubs serve as community-based centres that provide access to technology, connectivity, digital devices and practical skills development opportunities. The hubs create inclusive spaces where young people, women, entrepreneurs and underserved communities can access digital learning, innovation support and business development resources.

 

Skills Academy

focus areas

Digital literacy & technical skills
AI and emerging technologies
Career readiness
& Job placement
Entrepreneurship

Access to Affordable Devices

Creating innovative solutions that make smartphones and digital access more affordable for underserved populations. Our Focus Areas include:

Inclusive Device Financing

Flexible payment options that remove the upfront cost of buying smartphones.

Targeted Access Support

Subsidies and affordability mechanisms for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Ecosystem Partnerships

Cross-sector collaborations that expand equitable access to digital devices. 

Purpose-Driven Access

Devices enabled for education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and livelihoods.

Community Access Solutions

Shared access models and local infrastructure that extend digital inclusion.

Our country
foundations

By equipping local communities with practical digital skills, modern connectivity, and interactive tech spaces, the MTN ICT Hubs and Academy create accessible learning pathways that drive employment, innovation, and long-term economic inclusion across Africa.

Find out how