Firms partner to expand AI, digital skills training for Africans
Nigeria’s tech education landscape has received a significant boost through a strategic partnership between Mapelead Limited and Dubai-based ImpactEra, a Microsoft Global Training partner.
The collaboration aims to expand access to artificial intelligence and advanced digital skills training for African talents, equipping them with globally recognized certifications and positioning them competitively in the international job market.
Mapelead Limited has trained over 5,000 learners through intensive, hands-on programmes in cybersecurity, DevOps automation, data analysis, data science, software development, and cloud computing. The tech school is recognized by SandBP, ICITP, and CompTIA, and reports a 99.9 percent student satisfaction rate, reflecting its strong commitment to quality delivery and industry relevance.
Speaking on the partnership, Ighodalo Endurance, Mathew Omojola, and Ayomide Oluwaga who are key leaders at Mapelead described the alliance as a defining moment for African tech education. “This partnership is about breaking global barriers for African talents,” they stated. “By aligning with a Microsoft Global Training partner like ImpactEra, we are giving our learners direct access to world-class AI education and certifications that can compete anywhere in the world.”
They emphasized that the collaboration strengthens Mapelead’s long-term vision of developing a digitally skilled and globally competitive workforce. “Our goal has always been to prepare people not just to participate in the future of work, but to lead it,” the Mapelead leaders added. “This collaboration brings that vision closer to reality.”
ImpactEra, headquartered in Dubai, specializes in transformational AI education and digital innovation. The organization is committed to upskilling one million AI talents globally, guiding individuals and companies from merely observing the AI revolution to actively applying it for measurable impact across industries.
The partnership is expected to produce a new generation of African professionals capable of driving digital transformation in key sectors such as governance, healthcare, and education, while enhancing Africa’s presence in the global digital economy.
Industry observers view the alliance as a timely step toward bridging the skills gap and increasing African participation in high-growth tech fields. With Mapelead’s proven training model and ImpactEra’s global reach and Microsoft-backed credentials, the collaboration is positioned to create lasting opportunities for learners across the continent.