Trade Afrika • Academy
Learn the Skills. Lead the Trade. Shape Africa’s Future.
Trade Afrika Academy equips entrepreneurs, professionals, and public servants with the skills and credentials needed to participate confidently in Africa’s digital trade economy.
Academy Overview
Africa’s Trade Skills Engine for the Digital Economy
Equipping entrepreneurs, professionals, and public sector leaders with the practical skills needed to thrive in Africa’s fast-growing digital trade ecosystem.
The Trade Afrika Academy blends practical coursework, real projects, and mentoring into a unified learning experience built for African markets.
Every skill is tied directly to real trade workflows across Marketplace, AfriShip, and PayAfrika.
Learn skills you can apply immediately across the TAG ecosystem.
Academy Skills Framework
Digital Trade & Marketplace Skills
Listings, pricing, growth, and customer success.
Logistics & AfriShip Operations
Inventory, fulfillment, and cross-border delivery.
Payments & PayAfrika Financial Skills
Accept, reconcile, and manage cashflow securely.
Export Readiness & Compliance
Documentation, standards, and multi-market readiness.
Learning pillars
Grow Skills With Four Core Pillars
A clear pathway from fundamentals to mastery across the Academy.
Digital Trade & Marketplace Skills
Product listings, pricing, customer service, and growth on regional marketplaces.
Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
Inventory, fulfillment, cross-border delivery, and partner coordination.
Payments & Financial Literacy
Collecting payments, managing cashflow, trade finance, and risk basics.
Export Readiness & Compliance
Documentation, standards, and rules needed to move goods across borders.
How it works
Empowering Africa’s Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Institutions
Designed for the people building, scaling, and enabling Africa’s digital trade economy.
MSMEs & Entrepreneurs
Founders, sellers, and small businesses wanting to reach new markets.
Youth & Job Seekers
Students and early-career professionals building skills for modern trade careers.
Exporters & Manufacturers
Producers ready to explore regional and global customers.
Institutions & Development Partners
Programs, hubs, and organizations building trade skills at scale.
Our Programs
Programs Built for Africa's Trade Leaders
Structured learning paths that connect digital trade, logistics, payments, and export readiness into practical, market-ready skills.
Digital Trade & Marketplaces
2 programs to build depth in this area.
- Digital Selling on Trade Afrika Marketplace
- Branding & Digital Marketing for Commerce
Logistics & AfriShip Operations
1 program to build depth in this area.
- Logistics & AfriShip Mastery
Payments & Business Finance
2 programs to build depth in this area.
- Payments & PayAfrika Fundamentals
- SME Business Growth & Finance
Export, Production & Trade Readiness
5 programs to build depth in this area.
- Export Readiness Bootcamp
- Cross-Border Trade Essentials
- Agribusiness Value Chains
- Manufacturing & Quality Standards
- Enterprise Partnerships & Trade Opportunities
INDUSTRY-VETTED & VERIFIED
Industry-Recognized Certifications That Open Doors
Skills that Open Doors: Earn Credentials Backed by Africa’s Leading Logistics, Fintech, and Trade Partners.
Verified Digital Certificates
Issue shareable, verifiable credentials that learners can use for jobs, funding, and partnerships.
Industry-Backed Standards
Curricula designed with logistics, payments, and marketplace partners across Africa.
Career-Ready Skills
Assessment, projects, and mentorships aligned to real roles in the trade ecosystem.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the Trade Afrika Academy?▼
The Academy is open to entrepreneurs, professionals, youth, and institutions across Africa. Some programs may target specific segments.
Is the learning fully online or hybrid?▼
Most programs are delivered online with optional in-person labs, bootcamps, and partner events depending on your location.
How much do the courses cost?▼
We offer a mix of free foundational courses and paid advanced programs. Institutions can license custom cohorts and tracks.
Which languages are supported?▼
Initial programs are in English, with selected content in Kiswahili and French. Additional languages are being added over time.
Start Your Journey Toward Becoming a Pan-African Trade Leader.
Choose a learning path, build practical skills, and unlock opportunities across Africa’s trade ecosystem.