Ready to boost your cybersecurity skills? Apply for the 2025 Cybersecurity Training in West and Central Africa and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and certification. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is 17 April 2025.
Tell Me About The UNDP Cybersecurity Training:
The Give1Project, Concordia University, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are searching for 150 young people from across West and Central Africa to join the second cohort of the Regional Cybersecurity Training programme.
The initiative, first launched in 2023 with a pilot group of 22 young participants—many of whom are now employed or leading digital initiatives—is now expanding to train 150 new cybersecurity enthusiasts in 2025.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Programming, and related fields.
Type:
Training
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Who can Apply for the UNDP Cybersecurity Training?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a national of one of the 24 countries in West and Central Africa
- Be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a university or technical institution
- Demonstrate interest and foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and the potential to grow professionally or as an entrepreneur in the field
- Be proficient in English or French
- Have a valid identification document or passport
How are Applicants Selected?
First-Level Screening
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the programme will be shortlisted for the next phase. The scoring breakdown will be as follows:
- Motivation (Weight: 25%): Assess for genuine interest and enthusiasm.
- Skills (Weight: 35%): Focus on IT, programming, and cybersecurity knowledge.
- Experience (Weight: 15%): Any hands-on cybersecurity experience or relevant competitions.
- Education Level (Weight: 10%): Preference for candidates with technical education in IT.
- Extra-curricular (Weight: 15%): Bonus points for leadership and participation in events.
Second-Level Screening: Technical Assessment
Candidates who pass the first screening stage will undergo a deeper technical evaluation following a notification from the technical evaluation committee.
Third-Stage Screening: Interviews
Following the successful completion of the first and second stages, candidates with the highest scores will be invited for a round of interviews before being notified of the final selection.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The following countries are eligible: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, São Tomé and PrÃncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Where will the Award be Taken?
Training will be delivered both virtually and in-person in participating regions across West and Central Africa.
How Many Awards?
150
What is the Benefit of the UNDP Cybersecurity Training?
The benefits include:
- Practical skills in cybersecurity and access to mentorship
- Exposure to industry experts and networking opportunities
- Certification upon successful completion
- Pathways to internships, employment, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy
- Opportunity to become a trainer and community ambassador
How to Apply:
To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/4iYuT43
