Participants

20-25 young adults per cohort

Who qualifies?

Secondary school graduates with basic digital literacy

Languages used are:

• Spoken instruction in English,
• Emphasis and Explanation in Kiswahili, Dholuo; and any other local language
• Written materials in English

Training timings

1. 14-week program, 3 days per week (now  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
2. 9:00am-1:00pm (4 hours per session)
3. Each training day includes:
   • 3 hours: Theory & guided practice (Maisha Tech Lab)
   • 1 hour: Practical application (Maisha Tech Lab)
4. Optional supervised practice sessions: Tuesday & Thursday (2:00-5:00pm)

Cost

ksh.18,000

2026 Curse Dates

TBA

Career Pathway:

•  Community Tech Support
•  University Preparation
•  Entrepreneurship/Consulting

 

Core Curriculum Structure

MODULE 1: DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS & CITIZENSHIP

Week 1: Digital Fluency & Workspace Setup

Technical Focus:

• Keyboarding and touch typing fundamentals
• File structures and organization principles
• Basic hardware components and functions
• File hygiene and backup practices

Digital Citizenship Component:

• Introduction to digital rights and responsibilities
• Personal data protection basics
• Safe online communication practices

Practical Applications:

• Touch typing drills and speed building
• Create organized folder hierarchies
• Set up cloud storage synchronization
• Perform basic device maintenance

Assessment:

• Baseline digital skills evaluation
• Typing speed and accuracy test
• File organization demonstration

Week 2: Digital Citizenship & Communication

Technical Focus:

• Digital identity management
• Online privacy settings and configurations
• Safe social media practices
• Critical information evaluation

Practical Applications:

• Security audit of personal accounts
• Configure multi-factor authentication
• Create strong password systems
• Identify misinformation and scams

Assessment:

• Digital safety quiz (integrate continued surveys for future iteration improvement)
• Privacy settings demonstration
• Information evaluation exercise

Resources:

• DigComp 2.2 Safety Framework
• UNESCO Digital Literacy Global Framework
• Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship materials

Week 3: Productivity Tools & Collaboration

Technical Focus:

• Google Workspace essentials (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
• Collaborative document management
• Professional digital communication
• Cloud storage management

Practical Applications:

• Create collaborative team documents
• Develop professional email templates
• Schedule and host virtual meetings
• Design basic data collection forms

Assessment:

• Team collaboration challenge
• Professional communication portfolio
• Productivity tool skills demonstration

Week 4: Online Research & Digital Content Creation

Technical Focus:

• Advanced internet search techniques
• Information verification methods
• Digital content creation tools
• Basic graphic design with Canva(ensure use of templates across platforms and using gpt for information)

Practical Applications:

• Research and evaluate online information
• Create informational content in multiple formats
• Design simple marketing materials
• Organize digital assets effectively

Assessment:

• Information evaluation quiz
• Mini-project: Create an informational brochure

MODULE 2: WEB & MOBILE FUNDAMENTALS

Week 5: Web Presence Fundamentals

Technical Focus:

• Web technologies overview
• Introduction to HTML/CSS basics
• Content Management Systems
• Domain and hosting concepts

Practical Applications:

• Build a simple HTML page
• Set up a basic WordPress/Squarespace site
• Create a professional online profile (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.)
• Audit and manage digital footprint

Assessment:

• Web structure quiz
• Project: Personal profile page creation

Week 6: Mobile-First Design Thinking

Technical Focus:

• Mobile UX principles and constraints
• Responsive design fundamentals
• Low-bandwidth optimization strategies
• Mobile app ecosystems overview

Practical Applications:

• Design mobile-first interfaces
• Test and optimize for various screen sizes
• Implement image compression techniques
• Create offline-capable content

Assessment:

• Mobile design principles quiz
• Mini-project: Mobile interface prototype

Tools:

• Glide for no-code mobile app creation
• Figma (basic features) for interface design
• TinyPNG for image optimization
• BrowserStack for device testing

Week 7: Introduction to AI Tools & Applications

Technical Focus:

• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
• Prompt engineering techniques
• Generative AI tools overview
• AI ethics and limitations

Practical Applications:

• Create effective prompts for various tasks
• Use AI tools for content creation
• Implement AI in research workflows
• Evaluate AI outputs critically

Assessment:

• AI prompt challenge
• AI-assisted research project

MODULE 3: TECHNICAL SUPPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE

Week 8: Device Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Technical Focus:

• Computer hardware components
• Common software issues and solutions
• Preventative maintenance practices
• Basic networking configuration

Practical Applications:

• Perform system diagnostics
• Install and update software properly
• Configure network connections
• Document troubleshooting procedures

Assessment:

• Hardware identification quiz
• Troubleshooting scenario challenge
• Maintenance checklist completion

Green Tech Component:

• Introduction to e-waste management
• Energy efficiency in computing
• Extending device lifespan through maintenance

Week 9: Digital Media Production

Technical Focus:

• Visual storytelling principles
• Basic photography and video
• Audio recording fundamentals
• Media editing techniques

Practical Applications:

• Create promotional photographs
• Produce short instructional videos
• Record and edit audio content
• Develop media management systems

Assessment:

• Media production mini-project
• Technical media quality evaluation

Mid-Program Assessment:

• Comprehensive skills evaluation
• Portfolio review
• Learning journey reflection

MODULE 4: DATA & BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Week 10: Data Management & Analysis

Technical Focus:

• Spreadsheet advanced functions
• Data collection methodologies
• Basic data analysis techniques
• Data visualization fundamentals

Practical Applications:

• Design data collection systems
• Analyze datasets to extract insights
• Create visualization dashboards
• Develop automated reporting

Assessment:

• Data analysis challenge
• Spreadsheet functions test
• Visualization project

Mobile Integration:

• Mobile data collection tools
• Optimizing data systems for low-bandwidth environments

Week 11: Digital Marketing & Mobile Applications

Technical Focus:

• Social media strategy fundamentals
• Content marketing principles
• Mobile marketing techniques
• WhatsApp and SMS marketing

Practical Applications:

• Create social media content calendar
• Develop mobile-first marketing materials
• Design WhatsApp business automation
• Implement SMS campaign strategies

Assessment:

• Marketing strategy mini-plan
• WhatsApp business tool setup
• Mobile marketing demonstration

Tools:

• WhatsApp Business API basics
• Mobile-first social media tools
• SMS campaign platforms
• Facebook Business Suite

MODULE 5: DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FREELANCING

Week 12: Micro-Work & Freelance Readiness

Technical Focus:

• Freelance platforms and marketplaces
• Digital portfolio development
• Client communication tools
• Project and time management

Practical Applications:

• Set up profiles on Ajira Digital/Upwork/Fiverr
• Create a compelling digital portfolio
• Develop client communication templates
• Implement productivity systems (Trello, Clockify)

Assessment:

• Freelance platform profile review
• Project management simulation
• Digital portfolio evaluation

Tools:

• Ajira Digital platform
• Trello for project management
• Clockify for time tracking
• Professional communication templates

Week 13: E-Commerce & Digital Business

Technical Focus:

• Online marketplace platforms
• Digital product/service development
• Customer relationship management
• Payment processing systems

Practical Applications:

• Set up online store/service offering
• Configure digital payment methods
• Develop customer service workflows
• Create digital product prototypes