Entry Requirements
Course-by-course entry requirements, from no prior experience to basic computer skills.
Entry requirements are set per course. Each course page lists its own, and the table below gathers them in one place. Questions about eligibility? Send a message below.
| Course | Duration | Entry requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Computer Skills & Adult Computer Literacy | 1 Month | No computer experience needed. Open to adults and school leavers. |
| Computer Applications & Office Practice | 2 Months | Basic reading and writing. Computer literacy helps but is not required. |
| Web Development & Website Programming | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. No coding experience needed. |
| Software Programming | 2 Months | Basic computer skills and logical thinking. No prior coding required. |
| Database Programming | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Spreadsheet knowledge is an advantage. |
| Mobile App Development | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Programming knowledge helps but we start from the basics. |
| Data Analytics & Management | 2 Months | Basic computer skills and comfort with numbers. |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. No maths or coding background required. |
| Cyber security | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Networking knowledge is an advantage. |
| Computer Networking | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. |
| Computer Repair & Maintenance | 1 Month | Basic computer skills. |
| CCTV Camera Installation & Router Configuration | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Interest in practical technical work. |
| Computer Aided Graphic Designing | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Creativity helps most. |
| Visual Communication & Motion Graphics | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Graphic design knowledge is helpful. |
| Photography & Photo Editing | 1 Month | No experience needed. Own camera is helpful but not required. |
| Videography (Video Production) & Video Editing | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Creativity and patience. |
| Architectural Design | 2 Months | Basic computer skills. Interest in buildings and drawing. |
| Digital & Social Media Marketing | 1 Month | Basic computer skills and smartphone use. |
| Social Media Management & Content Creation | 1 Month | Smartphone use. Creativity and good communication. |
| Online Business & E-Commerce | 1 Month | Basic computer skills and a business idea (optional). |
| Entrepreneurship & Startup Skills | 1 Month | Open to anyone with a business idea or the desire to create one. |
| Business Management, Communication & Digital Skills | 1 Month | Secondary school level or work experience. |
| Project Planning & Management | 1 Month | Secondary school level or work experience. |
| Customer Care & Service | 1 Month | Secondary school level. Good attitude to people. |
| Secretarial & Office Management | 1 Month | Secondary school level. |
| Computerized Accounting (QuickBooks, Sage, Tally Etc.) | 1 Month | Basic arithmetic and computer skills. Accounting background is not required. |
| Basic Bookkeeping & Financial Management | 1 Month | Basic arithmetic. |
| Electrical Installation | 3 Months | Primary or secondary level. Interest in practical work. |
| Solar Installation & Maintenance | 3 Months | Primary or secondary level. Interest in electrical work. |
| Building Construction | 3 Months | Primary level. Physical fitness and interest in building. |
| Plumbing | 3 Months | Primary level. Interest in practical work. |
| Welding & Metal Fabrication | 3 Months | Primary level. Physical fitness. |
| Carpentry & Furniture Making | 3 Months | Primary level. Interest in practical work. |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 3 Months | Primary or secondary level. Interest in electrical and mechanical work. |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics | 3 Months | Primary or secondary level. Interest in vehicles. |
| Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance | 3 Months | Primary level. Interest in motorcycles. |
| Baking & Cake Making | 2 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Food Preparation & Catering | 2 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Poultry Production & Management | 3 Months | Open to everyone interested in farming. |
| Agribusiness, Modern Farming Practices & Entrepreneurship | 3 Months | Open to everyone interested in farming. |
| Car Driving Training | 1 Month | Minimum legal age to drive. Open to beginners. |
| Tailoring & Fashion Design | 3 Months | Open to everyone. No experience needed. |
| Hairdressing | 3 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Barbering | 2 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Skincare & Facial Therapy | 2 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Makeup, Nail & Professional Beauty | 2 Months | Open to everyone. |
| Spa & Massage Therapy | 2 Months | Open to adults. Good people skills. |
| Caregiving & Elderly Care | 2 Months | Open to adults. Caring attitude. |
| Hospitality & Hotel Management | 3 Months | Secondary school level. Good communication and presentation. |
Related pages
Everything about joining ADA: requirements, how to apply, intake dates and who to ask.
A quick guide to the admissions journey from choosing a course to your first day.
The qualifications and documents needed to join an ADA course.
The steps to apply: choose, apply, register and start.
Practical tips for completing your application correctly the first time.
When to apply to start on the 1st of the month you want.
ADA admits new students on the 1st of every month, so you can start whenever you are ready.
Start on 1 January: how to apply, what to prepare and which schedules are open.
