The Modernization and Advancement program equips learners with the technical and strategic skills needed to thrive in Africa’s fast-evolving digital, energy, and mobility sectors. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to drones, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and smart agriculture, this program blends deep technical knowledge with real-world application. Each pathway is designed to prepare students for high-demand roles and entrepreneurial opportunities, while promoting innovation, sustainability, and digital inclusion. Graduates leave with the tools to lead Africa’s transformation in technology, infrastructure, and future-focused industries.
Modernization and Advancement Learning Pathways and Courses
An accessible introduction to the core concepts, technologies, and ethical foundations of artificial intelligence.
Covers AI applications in marketing, customer service, HR, and finance with a focus on business decision-making.
Encourages critical reflection on the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI technologies.
Provides practical experience building AI-powered applications using low-code and no-code platforms.
Explores the principles of data management, labeling, and preparation for AI training.
Introduces basic Python programming concepts tailored for AI development.
Explores the use of AI across industries including agriculture, health, transport, and logistics.
Focuses on user-centered AI product design and the role of UX in intelligent systems.
Explores the importance of creating AI systems that understand and reflect cultural, linguistic, and demographic diversity.
This final capstone course allows students to develop and present a fully realized AI solution to a defined problem.
Covers the foundations of cybersecurity including digital threats, basic protection mechanisms, and global trends.
Focuses on ethical hacking techniques and methods for penetration testing.
Explores programming fundamentals from a cybersecurity perspective, including automation and system scripts.
Covers cloud-based infrastructures and secure identity access management systems.
Examines the legal frameworks and policy approaches to cybersecurity and data privacy in Africa.
Develops leadership capabilities in cybersecurity strategy, policy, and incident response planning.
Focuses on cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure like power grids, transport, and health systems.
A capstone course where students simulate a cyber breach, conduct an audit, or draft national cybersecurity strategy.
Introduces drone types, components, and systems along with basics of unmanned aerial operations.
Covers airspace laws, drone registration, and ethical considerations in unmanned aviation.
Teaches applied use of drones in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring.
Covers programming of autonomous flight paths and use of AI in drone missions.
Provides deep technical training on drone assembly, repair, calibration, and maintenance.
Focuses on GIS mapping and spatial data collection using drones, especially in planning and development.
A hands-on capstone experience where students design, pilot, and present a drone-based project or solution.
Provides a foundation in electric vehicle (EV) technologies, trends, and the shift to sustainable mobility.
Focuses on the infrastructure required to charge and fuel electric vehicles efficiently and sustainably.
Explores various alternative fuel options including hydrogen, biofuels, and hybrid-electric systems.
Delves into battery tech and storage for EVs, including chemistry, life cycles, and innovation trends.
Focuses on conversion of traditional vehicles to EVs and maintenance of electric mobility systems.
Teaches the role of software and sensors in smart EV performance, automation, and safety.
Explores sustainable EV business models and public transit systems powered by electric vehicles.
Teaches urban planning principles and smart city designs that accommodate electric vehicles and infrastructure.
Capstone lab for developing a viable electric mobility product, business, or infrastructure solution.
This program fosters peer learning, leadership coaching, and skill-building through structured cohorts that engage in problem-solving, real-world leadership challenges, and mentorship sessions. Participants will refine their leadership philosophy, strengthen their emotional intelligence, and develop their ability to lead diverse teams with confidence. Best implemented for whole groups inside organizations or intact teams.
Covers blockchain architecture, cryptographic tools, and decentralized transactions.
Focuses on managing and analyzing data in the cloud using secure, scalable platforms.
Equips learners with skills to build, manage, and optimize digital storefronts and marketing.
Focuses on technology governance principles, including emerging technologies and regulatory adaptation.
Explores the intersection of digital rights, cybersecurity, and internet governance in Africa.
Analyzes frontier technologies such as quantum computing, AI, and blockchain in real-world African contexts.
Introduces smart urban design concepts that integrate data, connectivity, and mobility technology.
Introduces the fundamentals of renewable energy, global energy systems, and sustainability concepts.
Explores renewable energy policy, regulation, and climate justice frameworks, especially in Africa.
Teaches the design and installation of residential and small-scale solar PV systems.
Covers wind energy systems and introduces offshore and onshore wind technology applications.
Provides an introduction to hydroelectric power generation and water resource sustainability.
Focuses on energy storage solutions and building microgrid systems to improve reliability and efficiency.
Teaches how to use smart grid and IoT tools for energy monitoring, efficiency, and optimization.
Delves into advanced solar system design and solar-powered business models for expansion.
A final capstone project where students design and pitch a renewable energy innovation or enterprise.
