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Free Online Learning Courses for KAA Learners Grade 6+
Provided by Microsoft, Google, Coursera, OpenAI and others
At Kids Academy Africa, we believe that learning should never stop — and that every learner has the power to shape their own future.
These FREE Learning Courses initiative connects pupils with top-quality online resources from trusted global providers. Under the guidance of KAA educators, students are encouraged to explore these courses, grow their skills, and take control of their learning journey — safely and with support.
By completing free, certified courses, learners build valuable skills that make them stand out, boost confidence, and prepare for future studies or careers.
Empowering Independent Learning
Learners are guided to:
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Choose subjects aligned with their interests and career goals.
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Use AI tools responsibly to research, ask questions, and generate new ideas.
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Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
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Earn certificates that demonstrate effort, curiosity, and skill.
Each course is free and can be done online at the learner’s own pace.
Course are also provided below
We believe that every child should complete a selection, if not all of of these courses to broaden their skills and unlock their full potential.
How learners benefit overall:
Gain real-world digital literacy and tech skills.
Build strong academic and career readiness.
Learn to use AI responsibly and effectively.
Explore personal interests in tech, design, and STEM fields.
Earn certificates from globally recognised platforms to strengthen future CVs.
Word Processing
Mandatory for All Learners
Every KAA student will complete the following foundational courses to build strong digital and academic skills.
Provided by Google
Google Docs Training (Duration: 2–3 hours)
Learn how to create and format documents, collaborate in real time, and prepare professional reports.
Benefits: Prepares learners for academic essays, reports, and teamwork.
Provided by Microsoft
Word for the Web (Duration: Self-paced)
Creating, editing, formatting documents, and inserting images/tables
Benefits: Builds professional writing and document presentation skills
Spreadsheets
Mandatory for All Learners
Every KAA student will complete the following foundational courses to build strong digital and academic skills.
Provided by Google
Google Sheets Essential Training (Duration: Self-paced (Approx. 6–8 hrs)
Covers formulas, data visualization, pivot tables, charts, and conditional formatting.
Benefits: Equips learners with strong data management and analysis skills, useful for school projects, research, and future careers.
Provided by Microsoft
Excel for the Web Training (Duration: Self-paced)
Core Excel functions, formulas, charts, formatting, and collaboration tools.
Benefits: Builds essential spreadsheet skills for office, academic, and STEM applications.
Provided by Coursera
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets (Wharton) (Duration: 4 weeks (3–4 hours/week)
Practical projects on analysing data, decision-making, and visualisation.
Benefits: Gives hands-on experience with real-world data applications.
AI & AI Prompting
Mandatory for All Learners
Every KAA student will complete the following foundational courses to build strong digital and academic skills.
Provided by OpenAI
Intro to Prompt Engineering (Duration: Self-paced (1–2 hours)
Basics of writing effective prompts for ChatGPT and other AI tools.
Benefits: Teaches learners how to think critically, ask better questions, and use AI effectively in academics.
Provided by Courser
AI for Everyone (Andrew Ng) (Duration: 4 weeks (3 hours/week)
AI concepts, real-world applications, and impact on industries.
Benefits: Increases understanding of AI’s role in careers, preparing learners for future industries.
Provided by Google
Introduction to Generative AI – (Duration: 1 hour)
Fundamentals of generative AI, practical applications, responsible use.
Benefits: Gives learners a strong AI foundation, preparing them for advanced AI tools.
Website Design & Digital Marketing
Electives
Learners choose based on interest
Provided by Google
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Duration: 40 hours (self-paced, with certificate))
Website basics, SEO, online presence, digital ads.
Benefits: Builds digital literacy, valuable for entrepreneurship or online projects.
Provided by Squarespace
Getting Started with Squarespace (Duration: Self-paced (2–5 hours))
Website templates, design tools, and publishing.
Benefits:Helps learners create personal websites, blogs, portfolios.
Provided by Coursera
Web Design for Everybody (Duration: 6 months (3 hours/week))
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding.
Benefits: Gives in-depth knowledge of website development for tech careers.
Coding & Robotics
Electives
Learners choose based on interest
Provided by Raspberry Pi Foundation
Introduction to Python (Duration: 4–6 weeks (1–2 hours/week))
Python programming basics, loops, variables, and projects.
Benefits: Excellent beginner-friendly introduction to coding.
Provided by Microsoft
Hour of Code (Duration: 1 hour per module)
Block-based coding, Minecraft coding, and game design basics.
Benefits:Fun, interactive way to learn logic and coding principles.
Provided by Coursera
Robotics Specialization (Penn) (Duration: 6 months (3 hours/week))
Perception, robotics control, robot movement, applied math.
Benefits:Prepares learners for careers in STEM, AI, and engineering.
For architectural and engineering students, several free CAD (Computer-Aided Design) programs are available online. These tools are essential for learning, drafting, modelling, and showcasing designs. Here are some of the best options:
When selecting CAD software, consider factors such as the purpose of use, required features, and level of expertise. Many of these free tools have robust communities where you can find support and tutorials
FreeCAD: An open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler primarily designed for mechanical engineering projects, FreeCAD is highly customizable with plugins and has a user-friendly interface suitable for both beginners and experienced users. It allows you to design real-life objects of any size and is a good training tool for students and faculty
Sketchup Free: This web-based version of SketchUp allows users to create 3D models effortlessly with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and numerous available tutorials. SketchUp is excellent for creating and editing 2D and 3D architectural projects, interior models, furniture, and landscapes
CAD, Engineering & Architecture
Electives
Learners choose based on interest
Provided by Coursera
3D CAD Fundamental (Duration: 5 weeks (2 hours/week))
Autodesk tools, sketching, and 3D modelling.
Benefits: Provides essential 3D design skills for engineering and manufacturing.
Provided by Coursera
Architectural Design Fundamentals (Duration: 6 weeks (2–3 hours/week))
Basic design concepts, architectural drawing, building design principles.
Benefits: Supports learners interested in design, architecture, and civil engineering.