Technology and Digital
Short, focused courses with accessible learning materials, so you can learn alongside work, study or caregiving.
- Software development
- Digital marketing
- Data analysis
- UI/UX
- Cybersecurity
- AI tools
Applications open 16 November 2026
iDICE Digital and Creative Skills Bootcamp
Free virtual training in digital, creative and business skills for young people.
Applications open in
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Mins
Who
Ages 18 to 35
Where
South East & North East
Format
Virtual
Cost
Free
Applications open
16 Nov 2026
About the programme
Skills for today's economy, built around your schedule
The iDICE Digital and Creative Skills Bootcamp is a virtual training programme that equips young people with the digital, creative and business skills needed to thrive in today's economy. Delivered through a network of Centres of Excellence, it offers hands-on learning in fields like software development, digital marketing, content creation and cinematography, and supports aspiring founders as they turn ideas into real businesses.
A fair chance for everyone
We are committed to reaching 5,000 young people in each region. That includes women, persons with disabilities, young people from underserved communities, and anyone who has faced barriers to opportunities like this before.
Learning tracks
Choose the path that fits you
Courses run for 2 to 3 months depending on the skill.
Creative
Practical creative skills for work and business, on a flexible schedule.
- Content creation
- Cinematography
- Graphic design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Fashion design
For aspiring entrepreneurs
A multi-week programme on business model development, building your first product (MVP) and winning your first customers. Extra mentorship is available if you need more support.
- Business model
- MVP
- First customers
- Mentorship
Who should apply
Are you eligible?
Young people aged 18 to 35 who live or school in the South East or North East. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- You are aged 18 to 35
- You live or school in one of these states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo (South East) or Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe (North East)
- You have a working laptop and access to data you can use for classes
What you gain
Benefits of joining
01
Learn in-demand market skills
02
Access to mentors and industry experts
03
An opportunity to be matched to a well-paying job
04
Support to start and sustain your business
05
A certificate when you complete the programme
Timeline
Two cohorts, same dates for both regions
Missed Cohort 1? You can apply when Cohort 2 opens on 1 February 2027.
Cohort 1 Current
- 16 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027Applications open
- 11 to 15 Jan 2027Application review
- Thu 14 Jan 2027Selected applicants notified by email
- 18 Jan 2027Training starts
- 2 Apr 2027Training ends
Cohort 2 Current
- 1 Feb to 4 Apr 2027Applications open
- 5 to 9 Apr 2027Application review
- Thu 8 Apr 2027Selected applicants notified by email
- 12 Apr 2027Training starts
- 25 Jun 2027Training ends
Apply
Select your region to apply
Choose the region where you live or school. The application form opens in a new tab.
Have readyYour NIN
UploadA passport photograph
UploadA valid means of ID
UseAn email and phone you check often
Zone 1
South East
For applicants who live or school in:
- Abia
- Anambra
- Ebonyi
- Enugu
- Imo
Opens the application form in a new tab
Zone 2
North East
For applicants who live or school in:
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Borno
- Gombe
- Taraba
- Yobe
Opens the application form in a new tab
FAQs
Common questions
Which region should I choose?
Choose the region where you live or go to school. If you live in one region and school in another, pick the one where you will spend most of the programme period.
Is the programme free?
Yes. The bootcamp is completely free.
Is the training in person?
No. The bootcamp is a virtual programme, so you will learn online. You will need a working laptop and data for classes.
Can I apply with only a smartphone?
You will need access to a laptop to take full part in the learning.
What do I need before I start the form?
Your NIN, a passport photograph, a valid means of identification, and an email address and phone number you check often.
I missed Cohort 1. Can I still apply?
Yes. Applications for Cohort 2 open on 1 February 2027 and close on 4 April 2027.
Can women and persons with disabilities apply?
Yes, and we strongly encourage you to. The programme is designed so that everyone has a fair chance to take part.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a certificate when you complete the programme.
How will I know if I have been selected?
We will send you an email. For Cohort 1, selection emails go out on Thursday, 14 January 2027. For Cohort 2, they go out on Thursday, 8 April 2027.
In partnership with
Questions about your application?
Eso.project@tech4dev.com