In a rapidly evolving digital world, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Digital Skills for Jobs and Income is a transformative initiative designed to equip South African youth with the future-ready skills needed to participate and succeed in the digital economy.
This program is delivered in collaboration with trusted partners and aligns with our shared commitment to inclusive digital skilling, economic growth, and job creation.
AI is transforming the way we work, learn, and create. By leveraging advanced machine learning models, it can generate text, images, code, and even entire solutions that feel human-like and innovative. From boosting productivity with automated content creation to enabling smarter decision-making, generative AI empowers businesses and individuals to unlock new levels of efficiency, creativity, and growth.
Through interactive modules, practical exercises, and guided pathways, learners build confidence in using productivity applications to communicate, create, and collaborate effectively. Whether for students, jobseekers, or professionals, the platform provides a flexible, user-friendly environment to develop the digital skills that are now vital for education, employment, and lifelong learning.
Digital Skills for Jobs and Income Pathways
Equip yourself with the skills to protect digital systems, networks, and data. This path introduces foundational cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and security best practices, preparing learners for in-demand roles like Security Analyst or IT Administrator.
Learn how to collect, analyse, and visualise data to make informed business decisions. This pathway covers Microsoft tools like Excel and Power BI, and introduces concepts in data storytelling and insights generation — ideal for roles in business intelligence and analytics.
Build modern applications using industry-standard programming languages and development environments. This track includes Microsoft-aligned content on C#, .NET, GitHub, and application lifecycle management, helping learners become job-ready developers.
Gain a strong foundation in cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure services. This learning path covers core infrastructure, storage, and platform services, enabling learners to pursue careers in cloud administration, architecture, or DevOps.
Gain hands-on skills in content creation and multimedia design. This learning path explores writing, graphics, video, and interactive media, equipping learners to design engaging digital experiences and pursue careers in e-learning, communication, or creative design.
Powered by Microsoft Elevate
Microsoft Elevate invests in people, institutions, and ideas that will ensure AI serves everyone. We are committed to putting people at the center of AI innovation. As AI reshapes how we work, live, and learn, Microsoft Elevate brings together our solutions, skills, research, and philanthropic investments to empower education, nonprofit, and workforce partners with AI capabilities. Microsoft Elevate supports K–12 schools, community colleges, nonprofits, NGO/IGOs, and government agencies that drive the AI economy.
The transformation to an AI-powered economy is a pivotal moment that demands rapid response. We can widen the circle of opportunity and close the digital divide by bringing new skills and new tools to communities that are most in need through global partners grounded in local needs.
Level up your Skills!
Did you know you can also access a free certification voucher for the following industry recognised certifications fully funded by Microsoft Elevate ? Build your skills from beginner to expert with Microsoft certifications from Azure and AI Fundamentals to advanced Engineer and Data Scientist roles.
All you need to do is:
1/ Complete all the training for the certification pathway
2/ Complete the mock exam and pass with 80%
3/ Click here and submit your application
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