AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 (Fully Funded)
The AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 is a fully funded virtual programme for young Africans, entrepreneurs, educators, and aspiring business leaders. Delivered with ImpactHER, the programme covers digital skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender equality in education. Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: Pan-African Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2026 Edition
Opportunity Type: Online capacity-building training
Organizers: African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER
Programme Format: Fully online
Training Begins: 31 August 2026
Funding: Fully funded with no participation cost
Eligibility: Participants from African countries
Deadline: 31 July 2026
About the AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026
The African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa is organizing the fourth edition of its online training programme in partnership with ImpactHER.
The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills for the digital economy. It also supports the African Union’s work to advance education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and greater gender equality in information and communication technology.
Training Areas
The programme covers four main areas:
• Digital skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial literacy
• Gender equality in education
Participants will gain practical knowledge, industry-relevant insights, and tools that may help improve their employability and strengthen their businesses. The training also connects these skills with sustainable economic development across Africa.
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Benefits and Financial Coverage
The programme is described as fully funded and provides virtual learning at no cost to participants.
Confirmed benefits include:
✓ Fully funded online participation
✓ Access to virtual learning from any African country
✓ Practical digital-skills training
✓ Entrepreneurship training
✓ Financial-literacy training
✓ Learning focused on gender equality in education
✓ Engagement with experts and participants from across Africa
Because the programme is delivered online, participants can join remotely rather than travelling to a physical training location.
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Who Can Participate
The official announcement identifies the programme as an opportunity for:
• Young Africans
• Women and men
• Entrepreneurs
• Educators
• Aspiring business leaders
• Participants from all African countries
Applicants should be interested in developing practical digital, financial, and entrepreneurial competencies.
Programme Format
The training will take place entirely online. This format allows participants from African countries to learn remotely and interact with experts and fellow participants across the continent.
The programme officially begins on 31 August 2026.
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Application Process
Interested applicants should review the official campaign information and use the QR code provided in the official materials to access the application route.
Applications must be completed before the stated closing date.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 is 31 July 2026.
The training will commence on 31 August 2026.
Official Link
Read the official announcement carefully and follow the stated application instructions.
Read the Official AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 Announcement
