Skills Directory

🎓 Digital Skills Training — The Gambia

Every digital training programme, bootcamp, and online platform available to Gambians — from free government initiatives to private providers.

📚 10 Programmes
✅ 6 Free / Gov-funded
📈 All Levels
🔄 Updated April 2026
Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA)
Government / AU

Continental platform offering online certifications in high-demand digital skills. Backed by African Union and Smart Africa Alliance.

FreeAll adults
📚 Cloud, AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity
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FORTIS OS Digital Skills Hub
Private Platform

Gambia's AI-powered national training platform with industry simulations, blockchain certificates, and auto-enrollment by sector.

FreeAll sectors
📚 Banking, Telecom, Agriculture, Energy, Government, SME
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Youth Empowerment Project (YEP / SkYE Fund)
UNDP / EU

EU-funded programme targeting youth entrepreneurship with digital skills training and business development support.

Free (sponsored)Youth 16–35
📚 Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Mobile Money
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IIHT Gambia
Private

International IT training franchise offering industry-recognised certifications in networking, programming, and cybersecurity.

PaidCareer changers
📚 Networking, Web Development, Hardware
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YMCA Gambia Digital Skills
NGO

Accessible ICT literacy training provided at multiple community centres across The Gambia.

Low-costAll ages
📚 Basic ICT, Internet, MS Office
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The Hub Gambia
Private / Tech Community

Innovation hub and co-working space offering bootcamps, workshops, and mentorship for Gambian tech entrepreneurs.

MixedTech entrepreneurs
📚 Web Dev, App Development, Digital Design
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UTG ICT Centre
University of The Gambia

University-level ICT programmes providing academic qualifications and short courses for professionals.

AcademicStudents
📚 Computer Science, Networking, Databases
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GIEPA Digital Entrepreneurship
Government / GIEPA

GIEPA's enterprise development programmes with a growing digital component targeting export-ready SMEs.

Free / subsidisedSMEs & Entrepreneurs
📚 E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Tech
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Gambia Digital Innovation Sprint (UNICEF)
UNICEF / Government

Youth-focused innovation programme identifying digital solutions to local development challenges in health, education, and agriculture.

FreeYouth innovators
📚 Social Innovation, Digital Solutions, Hackathons
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World Bank Tourism Digital Skills
World Bank

Targeted programme equipping tourism operators with digital tools to improve visibility, bookings, and guest experience.

Free (project-funded)Tourism sector workers
📚 Online Marketing, Booking Systems, Payment Acceptance
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FORTIS OS Digital Skills Hub is free, sector-specific, and Gambia-focused.

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