Cybersecurity Fellowship

What you'll learn

• The foundations of cybersecurity: threats, vulnerabilities, and how attacks really work
• Defensive skills for securing systems, spotting intrusions, and responding to incidents
• Offensive basics covering ethical hacking and penetration testing in a safe, legal lab
• Core tools of the trade: the command line, networking, and common security software
• How to think like a defender and a professional, with guidance from working practitioners

Prerequisites

• None. Beginners are welcome
• Curiosity and a willingness to practice hands-on
• A computer and an internet connection (the platform runs light on African networks)

Format

• Online, 6 weeks, about 4 hours per week
• A mix of guided lessons, hands-on labs, and weekly mentorship
• Finish with a capstone project that shows what you can do
• Free of charge, with a verifiable RiseAfrica certificate on completion

Who it's for

• Students and young professionals curious about a career in cybersecurity
• Anyone who wants practical, job-relevant skills rather than just theory
• Learners across Africa, with no prior tech background required