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NOVEMBER INTAKE • DATA & CYBERSECURITY

Start Your Journey with Sodbridge Academy

Whether you're completely new to technology or already have some experience, choose the learning pathway that best fits where you are today.

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Beginner Friendly

Foundations

Build practical technology skills through recorded lessons, shared live classes, learning activities and a supportive learning community.

  • check_circleFree Foundations learning experience
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Audit Learner

Free

Learn without paying for formal assessment and certification.

  • Recorded lessons and learning materials
  • Shared weekend live classes and community events
  • SAES learner profile and learning activities

Certified Foundations

₦10,000

For learners who want their foundational skills assessed and their achievement formally recognised.

  • Everything included in Audit
  • Track-specific practical assessment
  • Assessment results and rubric-based feedback
  • Sodbridge Academy certificate upon meeting published requirements
  • Full ₦10,000 credit toward eligible Professional Programme tuition
  • Eligibility to compete for a 50% Professional Programme merit discount awarded to the top 10% of eligible Certified learners
  • Eligibility to apply for limited supervised internship placements

The certificate, merit discount and internship placements are not guaranteed by payment. Published assessment, eligibility and selection requirements apply.

November Intake

Schools currently planned for this intake: School of Data and School of Cybersecurity. Start date: [Confirm start date]. Application deadline: [Confirm deadline].

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Not ready to pay? Choose the free Audit pathway on the application form.

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Professional

Professional Programmes

Develop deeper technical skills through intensive, project-based training, mentorship and professional workflows.

  • check_circleIntensive professional training
  • check_circlePractical projects and assessments
  • check_circleIndustry-relevant tools and workflows
  • check_circleProfessional certificate

Who Can Apply?

Foundations can prepare beginners for Professional Programmes. Applicants with relevant prior knowledge or experience may apply directly and complete a readiness assessment.

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Programme dates and availability depend on readiness, instructor capacity and confirmed demand.

How to Begin

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Choose Your Path

Start with Foundations if you're building your knowledge from scratch, or apply directly for a Professional Programme if you already have relevant skills or experience.

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Learn & Demonstrate

Participate in Foundations and complete the required assessments, or complete the readiness process for direct-entry applicants.

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Progress

Progress into a Professional Programme when eligible, build practical projects and pursue further learning opportunities.

Before You Begin

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Eligibility

Anyone passionate about developing technology skills can join Foundations. No prior experience is required.

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Foundations

Foundations has two options: free Audit participation or the ₦10,000 Certified Foundations assessment and certification pathway.

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Certificates

Certified Foundations learners receive a certificate only after meeting the published assessment and completion requirements.

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Progression

Foundations can prepare beginners for Professional training. Applicants with relevant prior skills or experience may apply directly and complete a readiness assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foundations really free? expand_more
Yes. The Audit pathway is free and includes access to the shared Foundations learning experience, including recorded lessons, shared live classes, learning activities and community events. Learners who want formal assessment and certification can choose Certified Foundations for ₦10,000.
What does the ₦10,000 Certified Foundations fee cover? expand_more
The fee covers access to the formal assessment and certification pathway, including track-specific assessment and recorded results with rubric-based feedback. A Sodbridge Academy Foundations Certificate is awarded only to learners who meet the published requirements. The full ₦10,000 is credited toward eligible Professional Programme tuition. Eligible programmes and the credit validity period must be stated in the published terms before payment.
Can I apply directly for a Professional Programme? expand_more
Yes. Foundations is recommended for beginners, but learners with relevant prior knowledge, education or experience may apply directly. Direct applicants may be required to complete a readiness assessment before admission.
Do I receive a certificate from Foundations? expand_more
Audit learners do not automatically receive a Foundations certificate. Certified Foundations learners must complete the required learning activities and meet the published assessment criteria before a certificate is awarded.
What happens after Foundations? expand_more
Eligible learners can apply for a Professional Programme. Certified Foundations learners may use their ₦10,000 tuition credit toward an eligible programme under the published terms. The top 10% of eligible Certified Foundations learners can compete for a 50% merit discount. Direct applicants with relevant prior skills or experience may also apply through a readiness assessment.
Who can join Sodbridge Academy? expand_more
Our programmes are open to students, recent graduates, NYSC corps members, career changers, professionals and anyone committed to developing practical technology skills.
How is the 50% Professional Programme discount awarded? expand_more
The discount is a merit award for the top 10% of eligible Certified Foundations learners. Ranking is based on the published assessment criteria, not payment or attendance alone. Eligibility, ranking rules and how the tuition credit combines with the discount will be published before the cohort begins.
Does Certified Foundations guarantee an internship? expand_more
No. Certified learners may apply for limited supervised internship placements. Placements depend on availability, selection criteria, learner readiness and supervision capacity.

Need Help Choosing a Path?

Not sure whether to start with Foundations or apply directly for a Professional Programme? Our team can help you choose a pathway that fits your current skills and experience.

Ready to Start Learning?

Choose the free Audit pathway or the ₦10,000 Certified Foundations pathway. Applicants with relevant prior skills or experience may also apply directly for a Professional Programme.