This program is 100% free — no tuition, no hidden fees, ever.
Program at a glance
Cost
Free — $0 tuition
Format
Open to
African diaspora — UK, US, Canada, Germany
Tracks
Software Dev · M365 & Exchange Admin
Level
Foundations, beginner-friendly
Many Africans in the diaspora are working in fields unrelated to their long-term goals, and tech remains one of the clearest paths to better pay, remote flexibility, and mobility. But quality training is expensive, and self-teaching without structure is slow.
Many Africans in the diaspora are working in fields unrelated to their long-term goals, and tech remains one of the clearest paths to better pay, remote flexibility, and mobility. But quality training is expensive, and self-teaching without structure is slow.
Foundation tracks to choose from
Cost to enrolled participants
Countries currently eligible
Live instruction, not pre-recorded
Both are foundations-level, meaning no coding or IT background is assumed. Each track runs as its own cohort with its own schedule.
Spaces are limited and reserved for African nationals or descendants currently based in the diaspora.
The process takes about ten minutes. Cohorts are filled on a rolling basis, so earlier applications get first access to seats.
Tell us which track you're applying for, where you're based, and a little about your goals in tech.
Our team verifies your diaspora location and reviews your availability for live sessions.
A quick group call to walk through the syllabus, schedule, and what's expected of participants.
You'll be placed in the next available cohort for your chosen track and receive your class links.
Yes. There’s no tuition or hidden fee for accepted participants. The program is funded by MGP Projects LLC as a community initiative.
Not for this cohort. We’re starting with these four countries and plan to expand to more diaspora locations in future rounds — join the waitlist to be notified.
We ask applicants to choose one track per cohort so we can keep class sizes small and give everyone proper attention.
You’ll receive a certificate of completion and a portfolio project, plus access to MGP’s alumni community for referrals and continued learning.
No. Both tracks are built as foundations courses for people making a career change into tech, so no prior experience is required.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early to secure your place.
A free tech foundations program for African professionals in the diaspora, built to make skilled careers in tech reachable — wherever you've settled.