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Ignite the full potential of young professionals in Cybersecurity and Data Protection Field.

The IGNITE Accelerator Program welcomes young professionals and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive Cybersecurity and Data Protection skills development journey that is manageable along your other commitments.

Applications for the 2024 program now open! Apply Here

IGNITE Accelerator Program Eligibility
  • 18-35 years old
  • Young professionals and Recent Graduates
  • Intermediate level English

If you meet these eligibility criteria and submit a 10-minute application, you will be accepted!

The IGNITE Accelerator Program Journey
MODULE I 1 WEEK (3-5 HOURS/WEEK)

Introduction to cybersecurity and data protection sessions

  • High level review of cybersecurity and data protection trends, gaps and challenges in Africa.
  • Professional development resources co-created with experts.
  • Live interactions among a global cohort of peers.
MODULE II FIVE WEEKS (3-5 HOURS/WEEK)

Immersive Learning

  • Master classes led by world-class educators from universities around the world.
  • Asynchronous and synchronous learning with a global cohort of peers and mentors.
MODULE III TWO WEEKS (3-5 HOURS/WEEK)

Program Projects

Design of projects guided by industry experts and leading companies.

  • Deliverable One: Data Protection Toolkits
  • Deliverable Two: Cybersecurity Labs
Cohorts

We hope you apply and join us on this journey today!

Cohort 1
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EAT.

Cohort 1 Program Dates: February 4th – March 24 2024

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Cohort 2
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EAT.

Cohort 2 Program Dates: May 19th – June 30 2024

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Cohort 3
Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EAT.

Cohort 3 Program Dates: August 25th – October 13 2024

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