About ADA
African Development & Applied Skills School is a practical skills development and innovation institution that equips young people, adults, entrepreneurs, professionals and communities for employment, self-employment and lifelong development.
Our Vision
To become a leading African centre for practical skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and human development.
ADA envisions an Africa where people have access to the skills, technology, knowledge, mentorship and opportunities necessary to improve their livelihoods and contribute to economic and social development.
Our Mission
To equip people with practical skills, knowledge and opportunities that enable them to create employment, build businesses, access better careers and contribute to the development of their communities.
We achieve this through practical education, technology, vocational training, entrepreneurship, partnerships, internships, innovation, knowledge exchange and community programs.
Bridging the gap between education and opportunity
Many people complete school without the practical skills to enter employment or create sustainable income. ADA trains people in skills that can be applied directly in workplaces, businesses, homes, communities and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Practical skills
- Digital literacy
- Employability
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Self-employment
- Career development
- Professional development
- Community development
- Lifelong learning
A practical and flexible training model
Classroom learning
Structured theoretical knowledge from qualified trainers.
Practical training
Significant learning time applying knowledge through practical exercises.
Project-based learning
Real projects related to every course.
Industry exposure
Internships, industrial training, study visits and workplace exposure.
Entrepreneurship
Learners are encouraged to develop business ideas and income-generating projects.
Digital learning
Selected courses delivered through online and blended learning platforms.
Learning for every stage of life
Young people
Secondary graduates, school leavers, university students, recent graduates and young entrepreneurs.
Working professionals
Employees upskilling, career changers, managers and administrators.
Entrepreneurs
Startup founders, small business owners, freelancers and self-employed professionals.
Community members
Adults seeking computer literacy, women and youth seeking income skills, and community groups.
International learners can join selected programs through online and blended learning. Learn more.
Growing step by step
Phase 1 — Establishment
Establish the school, develop core courses, recruit trainers, build training facilities, launch monthly intakes and build partnerships.
Phase 2 — Expansion
Grow enrolment, expand faculties and practical facilities, develop online learning, expand internship partnerships and create scholarship programs.
Phase 3 — Regional development
Open additional training centres, expand digital learning and develop regional and international partnerships.
Phase 4 — African network
A network of skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and development centres serving communities across Africa.
Trainers, workshops and standards you can trust
Quality assurance
- Qualified trainers and structured curricula
- Practical assessments and student feedback
- Industry consultation and internship evaluation
- Graduate follow-up and continuous improvement
Facilities as we grow
- Computer laboratories and ICT classrooms
- Vocational workshops, studios and a networking lab
- Beauty, fashion and hospitality training rooms
- Library, innovation centre and conference hall
Practical Education · Digital Transformation · Entrepreneurship · Innovation · Employability · Community Development · African Progress
Who we are, governance, campuses, alumni, careers and community work.
Home & School Overview
Who ADA is: our vision, mission, philosophy, plans, partnerships and the facts and figures behind the school.
Governance & Management
How ADA is governed and managed: the boards, leadership roles, structure and policies that keep the school accountable.
ADA Campuses
Where ADA teaches: campuses, facilities, directions and contacts.
ADA Alumni
The graduate community: association, events, mentoring, careers and ways to give back.
Careers & Staff
Work with ADA: jobs, internships, volunteering, staff services and human resources.
Community & Outreach
ADA beyond its walls: outreach, community projects, sustainability and partnerships for development.
Ready to start learning?
New students join on the 1st of every month. Pick your course, choose a schedule that fits your life and begin.