African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 | Fully Free for Nigerian & African Youth (Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship, Leadership)

The African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA), in partnership with ImpactHER, has opened its African Union CIEFFA Training 2026 for emerging African leaders aged 18-35.

This fully-funded virtual programme covers digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender equality in education. Open to all African citizens from Nigeria and AU Member States aged 18-35.

AU CIEFFA Online Training Summary

African Union CIEFFA Training 2026 applications are open now for AU CIEFFA online digital skills training for Nigerian youth.

Details

• AU CIEFFA is calling emerging leaders across the continent to apply for its 6th edition 2025/2026 Online Capacity Building Training Program.
• Fully-funded virtual training designed to equip young African women and men (aged 18–35) with knowledge, tools, and networks to champion gender-responsive education policies.
• The African Union CIEFFA capacity building Africa 2026 fully funded program focuses on 4 key areas: Gender Equality in Education, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy.
• Participants are divided into cohorts per month; each batch runs for 1 month starting September 2026.
• Certificate issued on completion of at least 80% of each course.
• The course is fully funded and requires no financial implications.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of African descent (lady or man).
• Age: 18–35 years.
• Hold African citizenship residing on the continent or anywhere on earth (Nigeria + AU Member States).
• Show motivation to study digital expertise, entrepreneurial expertise, and financial literacy.
• Show leadership skills, aspirations, and dedication to promote women and girls’ education.
• Have access to good internet connection and a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
• Have a clear understanding of one of the training languages: English, French, or Portuguese.
• Strong interest or track record in education, gender equality, advocacy, or youth leadership.
• Able to commit to the full virtual training period (cohorts starting September 2026).
• Open to all African citizens from Nigeria and AU Member States aged 18–35, eligible for AU CIEFFA entrepreneurship financial literacy training for African students.

Benefits

• Fully-funded training (no monetary cost required).
• Certificate of completion for successfully finishing at least 80% of each course.
• Access to digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender equality in education knowledge and tools.
• Build networks with other emerging African leaders.
• No financial implications required.

Required Documents

• Online application form (via official portal)
• Motivation letter (explaining interest in digital skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, gender equality in education)
• CV/Resume (with leadership experience, education, advocacy work)
• Proof of age (18-35 years)
• Proof of African citizenship (Nigeria + AU Member States)
• English/French/Portuguese language proficiency (self-declared)
• Device & internet access confirmation

How to Apply (Step by Step)

1. Visit the official application portal
2. Click “APPLICATION HERE” to access the online application form.
3. Fill in personal details and upload required documents (CV, motivation letter, passport copy).
4. Submit your application before the deadline (31 July 2026).
5. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for cohort assignment (starting September 2026).
6. Complete all three training modules (Digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Financial literacy) during your assigned cohort month.
7. Receive your certificate on completion of at least 80% of each course.

Deadline

31 July 2026. Applications are open, apply before 31 July 2026!