School Overview
A one-page summary of what ADA is, what it teaches, how it teaches and who it is for.
ADA is a practical skills development and innovation institution established to equip young people, adults, entrepreneurs, professionals and communities with relevant knowledge and hands-on skills for employment, entrepreneurship, self-employment and lifelong development.
ADA provides accessible, practical, market-oriented training across Information Technology, Digital Media, Design & Marketing, Business & Entrepreneurship, Technical & Vocational Skills, and Fashion, Beauty & Personal Care. It adds professional development, internship, volunteering, entrepreneurship, innovation and community programmes.
How learning is delivered
- Classroom learning with qualified trainers
- Practical workshops and project-based training
- Digital and online learning
- Industrial exposure, internships and study tours
- Entrepreneurship, mentorship and community engagement
Flexible by design
- Morning Session: Full-time students and learners who prefer daytime classes.
- Evening Session: Employees, entrepreneurs and learners with daytime commitments.
- Weekend Session: Working people and students unavailable during weekdays.
- Monday – Wednesday: A structured three-day weekly schedule.
- Wednesday – Friday: An alternative three-day weekly schedule.
- E-Learning: Long-distance students and learners who prefer online classes.
New students enrol on the 1st day of every month.
Related pages
Returns to the ADA home page with the latest slides, faculties, popular courses and the next intake date.
A warm introduction to ADA, who we serve and how to start learning with us on the 1st of any month.
The full story of ADA: our vision, mission, training model, learners, quality approach and growth plan.
ADA at a glance: name, location, contacts, faculties, number of courses, schedules and intake model.
How ADA began, the problem it set out to solve and the milestones on the road from idea to school.
Introduces the person behind ADA and the reasons for building a practical skills school for Africa.
A personal message from the founder to students, partners and supporters about the purpose of ADA.
Why ADA exists: to equip people with practical skills, knowledge and opportunities that create jobs, businesses and better careers.