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An academy from Yaba — for Africa & her diaspora

Learning, rooted.

Small cohorts. Practitioners as instructors. Bilingual office hours. Courses in cybersecurity, professional skills, the arts, and African studies — built for the way you actually study.

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A look at what we are teaching now.

yabacademy ESL (English as a Second Language)
English Foundations: Grammar, Speaking & Writing
Build a strong foundation in English with comprehensive grammar, speaking, and writing modules designed for non-native speakers.
Cohort Details
yabacademy Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Essentials: From Zero to Hero
Master cybersecurity fundamentals including network security, ethical hacking, GRC frameworks, and incident response.
Cohort Details
yabacademy Professional Development
Leadership & Career Growth: Professional Development Masterclass
Accelerate your career with proven leadership frameworks, communication skills, and strategic thinking techniques.
Cohort Details
yabacademy African Studies
Introduction to African History & Contemporary Society
Explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and contemporary issues shaping the African continent today.
Cohort Details
yabacademy Technology & IT
Getting Started with Yabacademy: Free Introduction
A free introductory course to explore the Yabacademy platform, learning methodology, and discover which path is right for you.
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Notes from the academy

Reading lists, instructor essays, syllabus excerpts.

08 Apr 2026

The Digital Divide in African Education: How Online Learning Is Closing the Gap

Dr. Amara Okafor Read more
08 Apr 2026

5 Proven Strategies for Effective Online Learning

Vader Admin Read more
08 Apr 2026

Why Cybersecurity Skills Are the Most In-Demand in 2026

Vader Admin Read more

Cohorts open now

Mentored study, fixed start dates.

yabacademy ESL (English as a Second Language)
English Foundations: Grammar, Speaking & Writing
Dr. Amara Okafor Enrol
yabacademy Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Essentials: From Zero to Hero
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan Enrol
yabacademy Professional Development
Leadership & Career Growth: Professional Development Masterclass
Marcus Williams Enrol

Faculty

Practitioners as instructors. Bilingual office hours.

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Dr. Amara Okafor

Senior Cybersecurity Instructor
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Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan

Cybersecurity Expert & Ethical Hacker
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Marcus Williams

Executive Coach & Leadership Trainer
P

Prof. Chidinma Eze

Professor of African History
Meet the faculty

Field reports

Notes from students, in their own words.

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The cohort is small enough that the instructor remembers your question from last week. That changes everything about how you learn.

Beta learner · Cybersecurity

Cohort 1 · 2026

The academy

The academy in numbers

5
Total courses
4
Instructors
0
Learners
7
Tracks

A small, deliberate academy.

Cohorts open quarterly. Drop your email to hear about the next intake.