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Nano-Diploma

Self-paced programs that let you go deeper into a focused skill. Earn recognized certificates to boost your profile and prove your expertise.

4–8 weeks (flexible, self-paced)

Online with recorded lectures

AltSchool Nano-Diploma certificate

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Diploma

A comprehensive, instructor-led program with community and mentorship support. In 12 months, you'll master a new career path and open global opportunities.

12 months

Live classes + recorded lectures

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Masterclass

Bite-sized sessions on practical topics to give you quick wins in your career. Perfect for busy professionals who want immediate results.

1-3 hours

Physical/Online, Live Sessions

No certification

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WHY ALTSCHOOL

Reimagining the African Dream

This is where dreams come to life. With our carefully crafted learning courses and diploma programs we will meet you where you are, and take you to where you want to be in your career.

Learn anywhere

Why go to a lecture hall when you can learn from home, by the beach, at the recording studio or at your shop?

Learning is fun

Say goodbye to outdated curriculums, bulky lecture notes, and boring lectures.

Learning is Communal

Learners are working together, sharing knowledge, and collaborating to enhance their understanding. You are not alone with your learning journey.

Learn from the best

Our instructors are carefully selected to give you the best learning outcome. They are the best on the subject matter and poised to give you the learning you deserve.

Learn the profitable way

Whether you're exploring a career path, embracing a new challenge, or acquiring new skills for your career, we will help you to achieve the desired results.

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Eworld Tech

@Eworld_Tech

Jun 30, 2023

Joined @AltSchoolAfrica last year April. After some months of learning & reflecting, I've built crazy apps & won a hackathon. Discover & built my teaching skills, learnt how to be a team player and mentored lots of my fellow AltSchool students, made 6 figure from coding.

Thony

@Thony_Glam

June 6, 2020

I joined @AltSchoolAfrica to deepen my knowledge of product management, and I don't regret it. The difference between what I knew before and what I know now is one word: structure.

Chidimma

Ozomma

Aug 26, 2025

Consistency isn't the hardest part of building in public. Coming back after losing momentum is. I've stared at my screen long enough trying to summarize weeks 4-7 of my AltSchool Africa classes in one line. If I had to use just one word, it would be this: Sound👌

Praise (Chisom)

Ogbanu

Aug 8, 2025

Joining AltSchool Africa has made me look at products differently, and now I wonder what really happened? Why do people stop using a product? Can it make a comeback? Thank you AltSchool.

Rosemary

(Chidimma) Obijiaku

Aug 23, 2025

What started as curiosity evolved into a deep dive to understand the dynamic nature of product @AltSchoolAfrica gave me the pathway. Today, I am both a teacher and a product manager.

Olúwatósìn

@tosinolaseinde

Feb 02, 2022

My Aunty's 17 year old daughter is starting Alt School. My aunt was worried about her not starting with conventional tertiary institution first. So I asked @AdewaleYusuf_ kindly to speak to my aunt and he did. She's so happy and excited about the journey...

hugaglow

@shuggaglow_

Aug 30, 2024

World-class designers are #TrainedByAltSchool. I'm so happy to be wrapping up my studies with today. I'm proud of my growth & I know it can only get better from here @AltSchoolAfrica

David.

@greatdaveo

Sept 16, 2024

I officially started a software engineering internship with an AI/ML startup in London today. I remember how I started learning HTML @AltSchoolAfrica in early 2022. This is the beginning of great things for me!

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