The program, called “AI for 10M Africans,” aims to train 10 million people across the continent at different learning levels.

AltSchool Africa CEO Adewale Yusuf made the announcement during a media briefing.

He said the program is not just about education but a movement to create opportunities and close the knowledge gap in AI.

“Africans should not be left behind,” Yusuf said. “This is more than an educational programme. It’s about equipping people with the tools they need for the future.”

The initiative will begin with free foundational courses designed to help people understand AI basics and clear up common misconceptions.

After this, more advanced and technical courses—covering topics like machine learning, data science, and AI engineering—will be available for a fee.

AltSchool noted that the success of the initiative depends on partnerships with governments, organisations, and industry leaders.

Yusuf emphasized the need to include AI education in school curriculums to keep up with the rapidly changing world.

He added that while AltSchool has worked with countries like Nigeria, Rwanda, and Cape Verde, more collaboration is needed to ensure wider access across the continent.

Foluso Folorunso, a Senior Product Designer at AltSchool, said the goal is to help Africa shift from being a consumer of AI products to becoming a creator and innovator.

“Africa is currently missing from global AI development,” Folorunso said. “This programme is our way of changing that.”

To reach more people, AltSchool will offer courses in several African languages, including Swahili, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Hausa.

In addition to the AI initiative, the company is preparing to launch a hybrid learning platform called Campus by AltSchool.

This programme will combine online and in-person classes to boost completion rates and improve the learning experience.

Physical classes will begin in Lagos, with Kigali also considered a future location. The rollout is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.