MTN Skills Academy: Free Digital Skills & IT Certifications for Young Ghanaians

About the Programme

The MTN Skills Academy is a free digital skills development initiative designed to help young people across Africa build practical, career-relevant digital skills and improve their readiness for opportunities in the digital economy. The platform provides access to hundreds of free online courses, career guidance, and certification opportunities.

For young people in Ghana, this is an opportunity to learn valuable technology skills at no cost and develop competencies that can strengthen their CV, LinkedIn profile, career prospects, or entrepreneurial journey.

Available learning pathways include areas such as software development, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science and analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, digital marketing, and project and product management.

Who Can Apply?

The opportunity is suitable for young people who are interested in developing digital and technology skills.

Eligibility criteria:

• Open to interested applicants in Ghana.
• No prior professional experience is required for getting started.
• Applicants need access to a device and internet connection for online learning.
• Applicants should be willing to learn independently and complete their selected courses.
• Individuals can choose learning pathways that match their interests and career goals.

The MTN Skills Academy platform currently includes Ghana among its participating countries.

What You Will Gain

By participating in the MTN Skills Academy, you can:

• Learn for free through hundreds of digital courses.
• Build practical, job-relevant digital skills.
• Explore career pathways in technology and other digital fields.
• Earn certificates from recognised training partners upon completing eligible courses.
• Access free career guidance to help identify suitable skills and career directions.
• Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile with relevant certifications.
• Develop skills that can support employment, entrepreneurship and further learning.
• Gain access to selected graduate programmes advertised through the Skills Academy platform.

Why Should You Apply?

Digital skills are increasingly important in today’s job market. Whether you want to become a software developer, data analyst, digital marketer, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur or simply become more confident using technology, building relevant digital skills can give you an advantage.

The MTN Skills Academy removes one of the biggest barriers to learning—cost. Instead of waiting for the “right time” or an expensive training programme, you can start learning online and develop skills at your own pace.

For young people looking to improve their employability, change careers, start a digital business or prepare for future opportunities, this is an opportunity worth taking advantage of.

Your next career opportunity could start with a skill you learn today.

How to Apply

Visit the MTN Skills Academy platform and register for free:

Apply for the MTN Skills Academy

Application deadline: No specific deadline stated — interested applicants are encouraged to register and begin learning as soon as possible.

Cost: Free

Mode: Online / Self-paced

Location: Ghana and other participating African countries