Useful Links
A computer with connectivity opens a whole new world!
With access to a computer and the internet, one becomes a global citizen. Online training from anywhere in the world is instantly available. Here are a couple of options you may want to explore:
For Youth
Be an Internet Legend - Online Internet Safety (There is an online game learners can play as well as a free curriculum to download)
Click Learning is an NGO that helps underserved primary schools in South Africa improve foundational literacy, numeracy, and digital skills through the deployment of relevant online programs.
Code4Kids is a program that enables teachers to teach coding, robotics, and other ICT skills to students from Grades 4 - 9 through pre-made, curriculum-aligned lessons. Code4Kids offers multiple coding languages such as HTML, CSS and Javascript in a fun and easy-to-learn environment.
Digify Africa is a chat-based learning platform that delivers interactive micro-learning through WhatsApp to low-income users in Africa. Lessons are accessible to learners wherever and whenever they want and at their own pace.
Early Steps Academy presents live global online classes based on Harvard-type case studies for students aged 8 - 18. Built by alumni of Harvard, Early Steps Academy teaches 1000+ essential 21st-century subjects and skills.
FunDza Literacy Trust is a ‘library on a phone’ where readers, writers, and course participants can connect with FunDza through a mobile-friendly and data-light site. The platform publishes reading and writing materials that ignite a love of reading, specifically aimed at teens and young adults who have never previously identified as readers.
Zaio is an online platform that provides highly interactive educational content on digital skills like coding, including on-demand live support, at a fraction of the expected cost.
For Facilitators/ Adult learners
Grow with Google - choose to grow you business by applying to join the Hustle Academy or take one of the business online courses. You can also learn new career skills like Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management or UX Design.
Google for Education Teacher Centre - Basic and advanced skills across Google tools with free-of-charge online training courses designed for educators of all levels. Choose to develop a specific skill, earn a certificate, or follow a professional development program.
Google Cloud Skills Boost - these are courses developed directly by Google. Choose between free or subscription based access.
Reflective Learning is a data-driven solution that helps teachers identify learning gaps and provides personalised learning pathways to empower learners to catch up on their backlogs.