Entries open for the LEAP Africa E-Learning Bootcamp
If you are a young individual from Africa aspiring to establish a career in e-learning or to innovate within the Ed-tech sector, the LEAP Africa E-Learning Bootcamp is tailored for you.
Over the course of nine weeks, you will engage in a comprehensive virtual training program, acquiring the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the eLearning field.
Whether your goal is to transform education through technological advancements or to investigate the various opportunities available, this LEAP Africa E-Learning Bootcamp represents an exceptional opportunity. Seize this chance to realize your aspirations—submit your application today!
Apply here: https://learnwith.leapafrica.org/elearning-bootcamp/
Application Deadline: 30th August 2024
Choose Your Pathway
- Employability Track – Build skills to design and develop impactful e-Learning Courses
- Entrepreneurship Track – Build skills to design and develop scalable EdTech Solutions
Fundamentals Workshop – Fully Virtual
4 weeks of Introduction to eLearning development, employability skills and entrepreneurship.
Track Selection Phase – Fully Virtual
3 weeks of hands-on design and development training on selected authoring tools for the Employability Track and Venture idea creation for the Entrepreneurial Track.
Teams Challenge
1 Week Innovative Course Development/ EdTech Venture Sprint.
Programme Curriculum
e-Learning Development
This curriculum focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge required to create engaging and effective digital learning content.
Entrepreneurship Development
This curriculum provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills, knowledge, and resources to launch and grow their own eLearning-focused businesses, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, financial management, and scaling a digital learning venture.
Soft Skills & Employability Skills
This curriculum aims to develop participants’ interpersonal abilities, communication skills, critical thinking, and other essential competencies that enhance their employability and effectiveness in eLearning-related roles, preparing them for success in the digital learning industry.
Why Join the Boot Camp
- Well curated curriculum
- Post programme mentorship
- 90% Remote sessions
- Career Support
- Internship placements
- Individual Portfolio Development
- Access to mentors and experts in the field
- Interactions with a diverse pool of participants across Africa
Admission Requirements
The training program is tailored for those who are entering the field of instructional design and course development, as well as for individuals contemplating a scalable Edtech solution. It is appropriate for undergraduates, recent graduates, and early to mid-career professionals aspiring to establish a career in eLearning. This training is specifically available to African undergraduates and young professionals aged 18 to 35. However, participants must fulfill the following criteria.
- Must be able to communicate in the English language and one local language fluently
- Applicants must be resident in an African country
- Applicant must own a laptop
- Must be passionate in building a career in the EdTech Industry
- Must be able to dedicate 4 – 5 hours daily to learning
- Must be ready to take up an internship position when offered
- Have basic design and content writing experience
- Background in Education is a big plus
- Portfolio Submission: A small portfolio of any previous design or content writing work, even if informal, to demonstrate basic skills and creativity
- Recommendation Letter: One letter of recommendation from a mentor, or former employer who can attest to the applicant’s skills and dedication
- Willingness to work in a team, as eLearning projects often involve collaboration with various stakeholders
Application – LEAP Africa E-Learning Bootcamp
- For details and to apply visit the official website of LEAP Africa E-Learning Bootcamp
- Application Deadline: 30th August 2024
