DD Hub Academy · Course catalogue 2026–2027
Learn to do the work,not just describe it.
Practical, market-relevant digital skills at prices you can afford. Short courses from one week, professional programmes, a six-month talent academy and holiday bootcamps for teens. Evenings and Saturdays, in Kano or online.
- shortest course
- 1 week
- shortest course
- classes from
- ₦10k
- classes from
- training in Kano
- Since 2012
- training in Kano
About the academy
Field experience, brought into the classroom.
DD Hub Academy is the training arm of Digital Development Hub, a technology and innovation organisation in Kano. Our startup support, agricultural data programmes and capacity building for organisations shape what we teach, so learners leave able to do the work, not just describe it.
Academy fees help sustain DD Hub’s community work with farmers, young people and local organisations. When you learn with us, communities benefit too.
✓ Practical
Real projects and tools you will use at work, not just theory.
✓ Affordable
Priced for students, graduates and small businesses.
✓ Flexible
Evenings and Saturdays, in Kano or online.
✓ Mentored
Taught by practitioners, with support after class.
Three ways to learn with us
Train your team
A tailored class for your staff, with attendance records and a completion report.
Request a proposal →Our courses
Find your course.
Fees are per participant unless stated. Where a range is shown, the final fee depends on the track or package. Tap a flier to see it full size, download it or share it.
28 courses and programmes, from a one-week course to a six-month academy.
Short course
Digital Employability and Professional Tools
2 weeks₦30,000Who it’s for: Students, graduates and jobseekers
- CV, LinkedIn and job search online
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Digital communication and teamwork
- A portfolio of practical work
Medium-term
Creative Media Production and Digital Content Creation
10 weeks₦120,000–₦250,000Who it’s for: Creators, communicators and comms teams
- Storytelling and content planning
- Photo, video and audio production
- Editing for social media, plus a portfolio
Long-term
Digital Talent Academy
6 months₦350,000–₦500,000Who it’s for: School leavers, students, graduates and career changers
- Foundations, a specialist track, then a capstone
- A mentor through the programme
- A portfolio employers and clients can see
- Career and freelancing support
For organisations
Corporate and Government Training
1–5 day workshopsPriced on requestWho it’s for: Companies and government institutions
- AI productivity, data and reporting, cybersecurity awareness and digital skills
- A tailored agenda, attendance records, assessment results and a completion report
For organisations
Digital Tools for NGOs
Team training · 1–5 daysPriced on requestWho it’s for: NGO and programme teams
- Mobile data collection with KoboToolbox and ODK
- Teamwork in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
- Dashboards, donor reporting and project tracking
- Data protection for field teams
For organisations
Sponsored Cohorts
From 20 learnersPriced on requestWho it’s for: Funders and partners
- Fund a class for the people you serve: women entrepreneurs, young people or farmer groups
- Any course in this catalogue, with an outcomes report for your records
Academy programmes
Programmes that go further.
Long-term programme · 6 months
Digital Talent Academy
Our most complete programme for young people who want a career in tech. Six months of guided learning, real projects and mentoring, ending with a portfolio employers and clients can see.
- Fee
- ₦350,000–₦500,000
- Format
- In Kano and online
Months 1–2
Foundations
Digital and workplace tools, AI for productivity, data basics and professional skills.
Months 3–5
Specialist track
In-depth training in your chosen track, with weekly projects and feedback.
Month 6
Capstone and career
A final project for a real brief, portfolio review and career support.
Choose your track
Data Analytics
Excel, SQL basics, Power BI and reporting with real datasets.
Digital Marketing
Social media, content strategy, paid ads and analytics.
Digital Product Design
User research, UI/UX design and prototyping in Figma.
Creative Media Production
Photo, video, audio and content for brands and campaigns.
Who should apply: school leavers, students, graduates and career changers with basic computer skills. Organisations can sponsor learners.
Ask about the next intakeAges 10–17 · Holidays and Saturdays
Young Learners
Digital skills for secondary school students in supervised classes. Holiday bootcamps at Christmas, Easter and the long vacation, plus Saturday classes during term.
Parent consent
Every student is registered by a parent or guardian.
Supervised
From drop-off to pick-up.
Laptops provided
No need to own a computer.
For schools
Clubs and sessions at your school, priced per term.
Tailored · Priced on request
For organisations
Training and digital services for companies, government institutions, NGOs and development partners, built around your team and your goals.
1. Talk to us
Tell us about your team and goals.
2. Get a proposal
A plan, timetable and quote.
3. We deliver
At your office, ours, or online.
4. You get a report
Attendance, results and next steps.
Fliers
Fliers to download and share.
Open any flier to download it or share it to WhatsApp, Status, LinkedIn, X or Facebook. Every flier carries the registration link and our WhatsApp number.
Print flyers (A4)
For notice boards, offices and schools.
How to register
Three steps to your seat.
Choose your course
Browse the course list or download the catalogue.
Register
Use the online form for open courses or young learners. For any other programme, message us on WhatsApp.
Pay to confirm your seat
We send payment details and your start date.
Good to know
- Your seat is confirmed once payment is received.
- A class starts once at least 12 learners have paid. If it is postponed, you can move to the next class or get a full refund.
- Fees are in naira, per participant unless stated, and cover instruction, materials and assessment. External exam fees are not included.
- Certificates are DD Hub certificates of completion, not accredited professional certifications.
- Start dates are announced on our WhatsApp and social media pages.
Visit us at No. 1 Social Insurance Road, NSITF Building, Tradefair Area, Kano.
