Expand Your Digital and 21st Century Skills with Saylor Academy
As VCDA continues to expand its own MOOCs, bite-sized learning, and expert-led training, we are also connecting our learners to globally acclaimed open education platforms. The African Development Bank, through VCDA, is pleased to introduce its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and stakeholders to one such platform: The African Development Bank, through VCDA, is pleased to introduce its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and stakeholders to one such platform Saylor Academy. Saylor is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education worldwide by offering free, self-paced courses and degree programs in 21st-century skills-available to anyone, anywhere.
Recognized by the United Nations Academic Impact organization and as a leader in democratizing education, Saylor Academy has reached 2.4M+ learners worldwide, including many across Africa and Middle East.
Saylor Academy offers:
- 150+ free online courses across digital skills, business, computer science, IT, web development, AI, leadership, communication, career readiness, and more
- A five-part English as a Second ,Language (ESL) series to help learners build strong foundational language skills
- Free certificates of completion, with many courses reviewed by the American Council on Education (ACE) and eligible for transfer credit at 40+ U.S. universities
- Four free online master’s degree programs, including an MBA
- Widely used by ministries of education, workforce development agencies, universities, and NGOs
- All content is created by expert U.S.-based faculty and offered 100% free-at no cost to learners, institutions, or governments
Looking ahead, Saylor Academy will become Saylor University in early 2026, building on its legacy to offer even more pathways to accessible, globally recognized education.
Recommended Courses with Saylor Academy
- ESL Series: English as a Second Language (5-course series)
Click here to access the full catalog of courses.