Welcome to Rescue Academy

Quality, practical training in South Sudan. Join live instructor-led classes online or train in person — both lead to a Rescue Academy certificate.

Learn Online (Live Classes)

Register, receive your class schedule, and join live instructor-led classes on Zoom. Get instructor feedback, complete assignments, and earn a certificate — without traveling to a training center.

  • Live classes with a real instructor, not self-study
  • Schedule and meeting details sent to registered students
  • Assignments, assessment, and certificate on completion

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How Online Classes Work

Learn In Person

Join classes in Juba and other locations in South Sudan. Practice with instructors, real projects, and receive a recognized certificate when you complete.

  • Same curriculum as the live online classes
  • Hands-on labs and in-person mentorship
  • Official Rescue Academy certificate

Paid – Certificate Awarded

In-Person Training Details

Free Course Library

A short, structured free course for every program — modules, lessons, worked examples, exercises and a quiz. No sign-up required. A great way to try a subject before registering.

  • A free introductory course for every program
  • Worked examples and practice exercises where relevant
  • Not a substitute for the certificate-track classes

Free – Self-Study, No Certificate

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All Programs

29 carefully designed programs to take you from beginner to professional.

Create professional posters, flyers, and digital assets for NGOs, businesses, and campaigns.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Design & Creative Beginner–Advanced
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Edit documentaries, social media content, and awareness videos for local and international audiences.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Design & Creative Beginner–Advanced
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Build modern, responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a focus on real projects.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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Practical Python programming for automation, data work and back-end development — from first scripts to a deployed, tested application.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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Learn Java for enterprise applications, Android development, and backend systems, using modern Java practices.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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C++

Learn C++ for performance-critical systems, using modern C++ practices — memory safety, STL, and clean structure.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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Learn JavaScript to build interactive websites and modern web applications, from DOM basics to async programming.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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Design and manage databases for schools, NGOs, and businesses using SQL and modern tools.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Programming & Development Beginner–Advanced
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Understand how AI systems work and how they are applied in real-world products.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Advanced Technology Beginner–Advanced
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Build models that learn from data for prediction, classification, and decision-making.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Advanced Technology Beginner–Advanced
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Work with neural networks for images, language, and complex pattern recognition.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Advanced Technology Beginner–Advanced
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Collect, clean, and analyze data to support decisions in government, NGOs, and business.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Advanced Technology Beginner–Advanced
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Protect systems and data from attacks with practical security techniques and tools.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Security & Infrastructure Beginner–Advanced
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Design and maintain networks for offices, schools, and organizations.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Security & Infrastructure Beginner–Advanced
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Diagnose and repair computers, install systems, and keep labs running smoothly.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks • Advanced: 12 weeks

Security & Infrastructure Beginner–Advanced
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Use data to measure impact, track KPIs, and guide strategy for organizations.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Business & Data Beginner–Intermediate
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Master spreadsheets for reports, budgets, and dashboards used across South Sudan.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Business & Data Beginner–Intermediate
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Practical Microsoft Office skills for the workplace — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and cloud collaboration — ending in a professional document portfolio.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Business & Data Beginner–Intermediate
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Plan, create, run and measure digital marketing — social media content, short video, SEO, paid ads, WhatsApp and email — for real local businesses and organisations.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Learn to start, manage, and grow a digital business with modern tools and strategies.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Use digital tools for proposal writing, monitoring, evaluation, and project coordination.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Clean data, build dashboards, create reports, and visualize business insights using Power BI.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Set up online stores, handle digital payments, and manage product delivery coordination.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Build online profiles, work with international clients, and manage remote projects effectively.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Canva AI to automate workflows and create content.

Beginner: 4 weeks • Intermediate: 8 weeks

Digital Business Beginner–Intermediate
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Supervised workplace practice in one of ten specializations, after a shared four-week Workplace Readiness level.

Career: 4 weeks • then a specialization (8 weeks)

Professional Development Career
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Learn Online — Live Instructor-Led Classes

Online learning at Rescue Academy means real classes with a real instructor, not just reading on your own.

How It Works

  1. Select a program and choose "Learn Online" as your mode.
  2. Register using the form below.
  3. Receive confirmation and your class schedule.
  4. Join live classes on Zoom at the scheduled times.
  5. Complete assignments and receive instructor feedback.
  6. Complete assessments and receive your certificate.

Levels and Durations

  • 15 programs: Beginner (4 weeks), Intermediate (8 weeks) and Advanced (12 weeks).
  • 13 programs: Beginner (4 weeks) and Intermediate (8 weeks).
  • Internship Training: Career (4 weeks), then a specialization (8 weeks).
  • Guided hours: 40–60 for 4 weeks, 80–120 for 8 weeks, 120–180 for 12 weeks. Each level ends with a practical project.
  • Each program ends with a final project.

The exact levels and hours for each program are shown on its program page.

Class schedules and Zoom meeting details are shared directly with registered students — not posted publicly.

In-Person Training & Certificates

Same certificate-track content as the live online classes, delivered in classrooms and labs across South Sudan.

Levels and Durations

  • 15 programs: Beginner (4 weeks), Intermediate (8 weeks) and Advanced (12 weeks).
  • 13 programs: Beginner (4 weeks) and Intermediate (8 weeks).
  • Internship Training: Career (4 weeks), then a specialization (8 weeks).
  • Guided hours: 40–60 for 4 weeks, 80–120 for 8 weeks, 120–180 for 12 weeks. Each level ends with a practical project.
  • Each program ends with a final project.

The exact levels and hours for each program are shown on its program page.

Certification Path

Complete the in-person training, assessments, and final project to receive a Rescue Academy certificate that proves your skills to employers and partners.

Free Course Library — Learn & Practise

One short, structured course per program: modules, lessons with worked examples, exercises and a quiz. These free courses introduce a subject; they are not the certificate-track classes — for a certificate, choose Learn Online or Learn In Person above. Open the full library.

Graphic Design Starter

A free introduction to how designers think: layout principles, colour and type, brand identity, and preparing files for print and screen.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Design principles: contrast, hierarchy, alignment and space
  • Colour, accessible contrast and typography
  • Branding, logos and brand identity systems
  • Print production: resolution, bleed, preflight and colour management
  • Vector illustration, icons and ethical photo editing
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Video Editing Starter

A free walk-through of the editing workflow: organising a project, cutting on a timeline, cleaning up audio, basic colour and exporting for each platform.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Editing workflow: project set-up, cutting and storytelling
  • Audio syncing, cleaning, mixing and licensed music
  • Colour correction, grading and finishing
  • Titles, motion graphics and captions
  • Interview, documentary and ethical editing
Free course Open course

Web Development Starter

A free first look at how websites are built: HTML structure, CSS styling, responsive layouts, JavaScript in the browser, loading data with async/await, and getting a site online.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • How the web works, semantic HTML and accessible forms
  • CSS, Flexbox, Grid and mobile-first responsive design
  • JavaScript for web pages, fetch and async/await
  • Git collaboration, React components and client-side routing
  • Node.js/Express APIs, databases and full-stack integration
Free course Open course

Python Starter

A free introduction to programming with Python: variables and input, decisions and loops, functions, lists and dictionaries, and solving a small real problem.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Python setup, variables, decisions, loops and functions
  • Lists, dictionaries, strings and real data records
  • Files, CSV, JSON and Excel automation
  • Error handling, modules, virtual environments and Git
  • Web APIs, SQL databases and Flask back ends
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Java Starter

A free introduction to Java: setting up, writing your first class, control flow and methods, arrays and collections, and the basics of object-oriented programming.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Syntax, variables, and strongly-typed data
  • Control flow, methods, arrays and Strings
  • Object-oriented programming: classes, inheritance, interfaces, polymorphism
  • Collections, exceptions and file input/output
  • Maven builds and unit testing with JUnit 5
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C++ Starter

A free introduction to C++: compiling a first program, control flow and functions, arrays and strings, pointers and references, and simple classes.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Compilation, types, control flow and functions
  • std::vector, std::string and standard algorithms
  • References, pointers and classes with RAII
  • Inheritance, virtual functions and the Standard Template Library
  • Files, exceptions, CMake builds, debugging and sanitizers
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JavaScript Starter

A free introduction to JavaScript in the browser: variables and functions, arrays and objects, and making a page respond to clicks and input.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Variables, types, conditions, loops and functions
  • Arrays, objects, array methods and JSON
  • The DOM, events and interactive pages
  • Modules, classes and asynchronous JavaScript (promises, async/await)
  • Fetching APIs, browser storage and robust forms
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Database and SQL Starter

A free introduction to relational databases and SQL: creating tables, querying and filtering, joining related tables, summarising data and keeping a database fast and safe.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Relational databases and SQL: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE
  • Filtering, joins, aggregation and reporting queries
  • Database design, ER diagrams and normalisation
  • Subqueries, CTEs, window functions, views, constraints and transactions
  • Data import and cleaning, and databases from application code
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Artificial Intelligence Starter

A free introduction to what AI is and is not: how systems learn from data, what neural networks do, real tools and applications, and how to use AI responsibly.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • What AI is, how it learns and why it makes mistakes
  • Neural networks and generative AI explained
  • Using AI tools effectively and checking their outputs
  • Calling AI model APIs from Python and prompt engineering
  • Retrieval-augmented assistants and AI evaluation
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Machine Learning Starter

A free introduction to machine learning: the main types of learning, the end-to-end workflow, a few key algorithms, evaluating models and the realities of data quality and deployment.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • The machine learning workflow, data preparation and data leakage
  • Regression, classification and model evaluation
  • Feature engineering, pipelines, cross-validation and tuning
  • Clustering, dimensionality reduction and imbalanced data
  • Ensembles, interpretability and fairness auditing
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Deep Learning Starter

A free conceptual tour of deep learning: neural networks, convolutional networks for images, recurrent networks for sequences, transfer learning and how training is tuned.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Neural network foundations and training with PyTorch
  • Convolutional networks, transfer learning and modern architectures
  • Sequence models, attention and transformers
  • Building image and text data sets, efficient GPU training and evaluation
  • Generative models and their risks
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Data Science Starter

A free introduction to data science: the project lifecycle, exploring a dataset, basic statistical reasoning, visual storytelling and handling personal data responsibly.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • The data science life cycle and framing decision-linked questions
  • Exploratory analysis, statistics and uncertainty
  • Visualisation, storytelling and privacy-protecting outputs
  • Survey data, wrangling, inference and regression
  • Reproducible reporting, indicators and dashboards
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Cybersecurity Starter

A free, practical introduction to staying safe online: strong passwords and MFA, recognising phishing, securing devices, protecting privacy and what to do after an incident.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 4 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Account security: passwords, password managers and MFA
  • Phishing and social engineering defence
  • Device, network and system hardening
  • Logging, detection and incident response
  • Security policies, awareness and data protection
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Computer Networking Starter

A free introduction to everyday networks: IP addresses, routers and switches, setting up Wi-Fi, troubleshooting a connection, basic security and documenting a small office network.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • IP addressing, subnetting and IPv6
  • Wi-Fi design, coverage and security
  • DHCP, DNS, NAT and network services
  • Switching, VLANs and routing (static and OSPF)
  • Cisco Packet Tracer simulation labs
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Computer Maintenance Starter

A free, hands-on introduction to looking after computers: hardware basics, managing the operating system and software, troubleshooting common faults and preventive care for local conditions.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Computer hardware, safety and diagnostics
  • Windows installation, configuration and software management
  • Troubleshooting, repair and upgrades
  • Preventive maintenance, power protection and backups
  • Malware removal, phones and Linux rescue tools
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Business Analytics Starter

A free introduction to using data for decisions: defining KPIs, turning questions into metrics, checking data quality and presenting insights leaders can act on.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • KPIs, KPI trees and leading and lagging indicators
  • Metric definitions, baselines and targets
  • Data quality checks and fair comparisons
  • Communicating insights and recommendations
  • Sales, margin, customer and inventory analytics
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Excel Skills Starter

A free refresher and step up in Excel: core functions for real work, lookups, PivotTables and a simple one-page dashboard.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Reliable formulas, Excel tables, validation and error handling
  • XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, logical and conditional aggregation functions
  • Dynamic array formulas for self-updating reports
  • PivotTables, PivotCharts, slicers and dashboards
  • Power Query, data models, Power Pivot and DAX measures
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Microsoft Office Starter

A free introduction to everyday office software: creating and formatting Word documents, a first Excel budget, a clear PowerPoint presentation and organising files safely.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • File management, naming, backups and PDF export
  • Word: letters, CVs, styled reports, templates and mail merge
  • Excel: data entry, formulas, IF/SUMIF, tables, filters and charts
  • PowerPoint: clear design and persuasive presentations
  • Outlook: professional email, inbox organisation and meetings
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Digital Marketing Starter

A free introduction to marketing a business online: the digital marketing mix, planning social content, how paid ads work, short-form video, consistent branding and reading your results.

2 modules · 6 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Marketing foundations: channels, goals and customer personas
  • Content calendars, Canva design and captions
  • Short-form video for TikTok and Reels with a smartphone
  • Meta and Google Ads: objectives, targeting, budgets and testing
  • SEO, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business and email
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Entrepreneurship Starter

A free introduction to starting a small business: validating an idea, building a simple brand, a one-page business plan, mobile-first operations and everyday digital tools.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Problem-first ideas and cheap idea testing
  • Business Model Canvas, digital business models and branding
  • Records, one-page plans and goals
  • Mobile orders, payments and customer service
  • Market research and pricing
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NGO Project Management Starter

A free introduction to managing projects in NGOs: the project cycle, proposals and M&E basics, budgets and data collection, coordination and reporting, and simple digital tools.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Project life cycle, stakeholders and scope
  • Proposal writing, SMART objectives and indicators
  • Theory of change and logical frameworks
  • Budgets, work plans, Gantt charts and procurement planning
  • Digital data collection and M&E analysis
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Financial Management Starter

A free introduction to keeping a small organisation's money in order: bookkeeping, payroll and budgets, a simple income statement, tracking expenses and digital accounting tools.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Bookkeeping, the accounting equation and source documents
  • Payroll, budgets and expense control
  • Income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows
  • Cost behaviour, break-even and pricing decisions
  • Accounting software, bank reconciliation and month-end close
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Business Data Analytics Starter

A free introduction to business data work: entering and cleaning data, advanced Excel functions, building a dashboard, a first look at Power BI and simple forecasting.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 6 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Structuring and cleaning business data
  • Business calculations: conditional totals, shares, growth and averages
  • Excel reports and dashboards with PivotTables and slicers
  • Power BI: Power Query, star-schema models and DAX measures
  • Report design for executive and operational audiences
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E-Commerce Starter

A free introduction to selling online: choosing an approach, setting up products, taking digital payments, coordinating delivery and using catalogue tools such as WhatsApp Business.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • E-commerce models, platforms and buyer trust
  • Product photography, descriptions and catalogues
  • Payments, returns and customer support
  • Delivery, packaging and promotion
  • Building Shopify or WooCommerce stores
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Freelancing Starter

A free introduction to freelancing and remote work: assessing your skills, building profiles, working ethically, collaborating remotely and setting up on freelance platforms.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Choosing a service and understanding freelancing
  • Profiles, proposals and client communication
  • Ethics, portfolios and reviews
  • Remote collaboration, self-management and reliable workspaces
  • Pricing, contracts, scope and payment terms
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Office Administration Starter

A free introduction to running an efficient office: document preparation and naming, scheduling and digital filing, choosing communication channels and coordinating meetings.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 5 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Office documents, templates and approval workflows
  • Shared calendars, digital filing and naming conventions
  • Communication channels, professional email and virtual meetings
  • Meeting coordination, minutes and action tracking
  • Standard operating procedures and records management
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Business Communication Starter

A free introduction to professional communication: writing clear emails, giving feedback, speaking in meetings, building confidence and using digital workplace tools.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 4 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Professional email and plain language
  • Listening, feedback and teamwork
  • Online meetings, public speaking and presentations
  • Professional behaviour and digital workplace tools
  • Reports, proposals and persuasive writing
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AI for Business Starter

A free, practical introduction to using AI tools at work: what AI can do for a business, writing effective prompts, creating content, automating routine tasks and using AI responsibly.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 4 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • What AI tools can and cannot do for business, and effective prompting
  • AI for customer service, operations, procedures and summaries
  • AI-assisted marketing content, design and translation
  • Prompt templates and simple no-code automation
  • AI-supported analysis, research and reporting
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Internship Readiness Starter

A free preparation course for an internship: professional behaviour, a one-page CV, managing your time and tasks, contributing to real projects and writing your final report.

2 modules · 5 lessons + quiz · about 4 hours

Topics you'll learn
  • Workplace communication and professional etiquette
  • CV/portfolio basics and interview preparation
  • Time management and task tracking
  • Real project participation and reporting
  • Career guidance: choosing a track and next steps
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