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Continental Cybersecurity: Implementation, Management and Capacity Development

Welcome to your course on Continental Cybersecurity: Implementation, Management and Capacity Development!

This course dives deeper into how to put cybersecurity into practice across Africa, moving from policy and principle to implementation, day-to-day management, and the capacity a country needs to sustain it. It is essential for African policymakers and professionals responsible for operationalising cybersecurity in a context of rapid digitalization and escalating threats.

The curriculum begins with the Zero Trust Network model (never trust, always verify; assume breach; least-privileged access) and how to achieve it through firewall, VPN, IDPS, cryptography and cloud-networking practices. You will then learn to manage incidents and disasters using CERTs, CSIRTs and SOCs, contingency planning, incident response and recovery, and business continuity and crisis management. The course then turns to securing Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), and closes with cybersecurity capacity development and the protection of children online.

By mastering these concepts, you will be equipped to implement, manage and sustain a resilient cybersecurity programme tailored to your own national context.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply Zero Trust Network principles, never trust always verify, assume breach, and least-privileged access, to strengthen an organisation's security posture.
  • Design incident response, contingency, disaster recovery and business continuity plans appropriate to your national context.
  • Evaluate strategies to identify, classify, protect and manage Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).
  • Recommend policies for cybersecurity capacity development, including workforce training and gender inclusion, and for protecting children online.

Who is this course for?

This course is specifically designed for policymakers, public servants, regulators, and cybersecurity professionals across African nations. It is highly beneficial for individuals who are:

  • Responsible for implementing or managing national cybersecurity strategy, operations, or legislation.
  • Leading or advising on incident response, Critical Information Infrastructure protection, or capacity-development programmes.
  • Seeking to align national frameworks with continental instruments such as the Malabo Convention and the AU Cybersecurity Strategy.
Category: Cybersecurity
Domains: Policy Makers
Language: English
Provider: Smart Africa
Level: Advanced
WARDIP: Yes
Duration: 2h00
Event Type: Course
Location: Online

Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

Welcome to your course on Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets!

This course is designed for government officials, policymakers, and digital-economy leaders across Africa who need to make the case for cybersecurity in budget rooms, not just server rooms. Most cybersecurity efforts fail not because the technology was weak, but because the spending was never framed as an economic decision: too much on rare, exotic threats, too little on the cheap fundamentals, and no way to show what a breach actually costs. An economic lens flips that around. It treats security as an investment with measurable returns, exposes why markets systematically underprovide it, and equips you to design proportionate policy that fits real emerging-market resource constraints.

The curriculum introduces why digital infrastructure creates economic exposure through core concepts including externalities and public goods, then maps how cyber threats are distributed across income groups and why upper-middle-income countries face disproportionate targeting. You will learn to quantify what incidents truly cost using the iceberg model of direct and hidden losses, diagnose the four market failures that suppress private security investment, and evaluate national responses through the five-step policy cycle, drawing on real cases including the Costa Rica 2022 ransomware incident.

By mastering these concepts, you will be equipped to quantify cyber risk in economic terms, identify the market failures that hold back investment, and design proportionate, evidence-based cybersecurity policy suited to your own national context.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how digital infrastructure creates economic vulnerability, using concepts including externalities and public goods.
  • Describe the regional distribution of cyber threats and why upper-middle-income countries face disproportionate exposure.
  • Quantify the direct and indirect costs of cyber incidents using the iceberg model.
  • Identify the four market failures that suppress private cybersecurity investment.
  • Evaluate national cybersecurity policy proposals using the five-step policy cycle and economic reasoning from real-world cases.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for government officials, policymakers, and digital-economy leaders across Africa. It is highly beneficial for individuals who are:

  • Responsible for cybersecurity strategy, ICT regulation, or national budget decisions affecting digital infrastructure.
  • Building the economic case for security investment or assessing the cost of cyber risk in their sector.
  • Development finance professionals and advisers working on digital-economy resilience in emerging markets.
Domains: Policy Makers
Language: English
Topics: Broadband and Telecommunications
Provider: Smart Africa
WARDIP: No
Event Type: Workshop

Digital Financial Literacy for Regulator

About this course:

Learn how to regulate and supervise digital finance through the Tamora Policy Lab Series, a self-paced online course for regulators. You will take on the role of a decision-maker in the fictional country of Tamora and apply practical regulatory tools to real-world digital finance challenges.

Through short, interactive modules, you will explore how to design, monitor, and coordinate policies that promote innovation, inclusion, and consumer protection in the digital economy.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for regulators and public officials responsible for digital finance oversight, policy, and supervision. It is ideal for professionals working in or with Banks and related agencies who are engaged in licensing, compliance, risk management, or policy development in the digital finance ecosystem.

Participants may include:

• Payment Systems Supervisors.  

• FinTech Licensing Officers.  

• Cybersecurity and IT Risk Analysts.  

• Data Protection Officers.  

• Policy Analysts or Legal Counsels specializing in digital finance.  

• Consumer Protection Specialists.

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain the key regulatory frameworks, actors, and risks shaping the digital finance ecosystem, including payments, fintechs, data flows, and emerging technologies.  

• Apply risk-based and proportionate regulatory approaches to digital finance scenarios, balancing innovation, market stability, and consumer protection.  

• Assess digital finance risks related to cybersecurity, data protection, and cross-border activity, and identify appropriate supervisory and policy responses.  

• Use supervisory tools, data insights, and collaborative mechanisms to support evidence-based oversight, policy coordination, and institutional learning.

How much time do you need to invest?

The course includes nine interactive modules, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. The full learning experience takes about 2.5 hours to complete. You can progress at your own pace, pause anytime, and resume where you left off.

Course Certificate/Badge:

Once you have successfully completed all modules and the final assessment, a certificate will be created automatically.

Course Providers:

GIZ with the support of Akryl Digital Agency.

Course Contact:

In case of technical difficulties, please reach out to help@atingi.org

Licence:

CC BY-SA 4.0

Date of publication:

December 18, 2025

Category: Digital Literacy
Domains: Policy Makers
Language: English
Topics: Data Governance
Provider: Smart Africa
WARDIP: No

MSME Digital Financial Literacy


Discover the power of digital finance through our self-paced MSME Digital Financial Literacy Course. Learn how to manage, protect, and grow your small business using practical digital tools as Mr. Ecommerca guides you to help Mama Atingi improve her shop. Build confidence in making smart financial decisions at your own pace.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and Select Digital Payments: Recognize the main digital payment options for small businesses and choose the ones that fit your customers and sales needs.
  • Manage Daily Income Safely: Use digital payments and mobile money safely to receive, track, and manage daily business income.
  • Implement Financial Stability Tools: Apply simple cash flow and budgeting practices to keep your business stable and ready to grow.
  • Protect Your Business: Recognize common risks (fraud, cybersecurity threats, and scams) and take basic steps to protect your business.

Who is this for?
This course is designed for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners, entrepreneurs, and traders who want to strengthen their financial skills and digital readiness. Whether you run a local shop, manage a small service business, or plan to expand across borders, this course equips you with the knowledge to operate safely and sustainably.

 
Category: Digital Literacy
Domains: Digital Consumers
Language: English
Topics: Data Governance
Provider: Smart Africa
WARDIP: No

Modernising Your Business with Digital Finance

Course Overview: Modernizing Your Business with Digital Finance Welcome to Mama Atingi’s Shop! Guided by Mr. Ecommerca, this course is designed to empower small business owners to transition from traditional cash handling to a secure, digital financial ecosystem. You will explore everything from mobile money and international payments to cybersecurity and financial planning, ensuring your business is ready for the modern marketplace. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, you will be able to: Evaluate and implement various digital payment methods (Mobile Money, cards, and online platforms) to increase transaction speed and safety. Master financial management by creating flexible budgets, tracking cash flow, and maintaining digital records for long-term stability. Secure your business against digital threats like fraud and phishing while implementing 2FA and strong password policies. Access growth opportunities by understanding loan requirements, avoiding predatory lending, and preparing for cross-border expansion. Who is this for? This course is specifically designed for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners, local shopkeepers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to digitize their operations, reach international customers, and build a professional financial foundation. {mlang}fr Aperçu du cours : Moderniser votre entreprise grâce à la finance numérique Bienvenue dans la boutique de Mama Atingi ! Accompagné par M. Ecommerca, ce cours est conçu pour permettre aux propriétaires de petites entreprises de passer de la gestion traditionnelle des espèces à un écosystème financier numérique sécurisé. Vous explorerez tout, du paiement mobile aux paiements internationaux, en passant par la cybersécurité et la planification financière. Objectifs d'apprentissage À la fin de ce cours, vous serez en mesure de : Évaluer et mettre en œuvre diverses méthodes de paiement numérique (Mobile Money, cartes et plateformes en ligne) pour accroître la rapidité et la sécurité des transactions. Maîtriser la gestion financière en créant des budgets flexibles, en suivant les flux de trésorerie et en tenant des registres numériques pour une stabilité à long terme. Sécuriser votre entreprise contre les menaces numériques telles que la fraude et le phishing, tout en mettant en place l'authentification à deux facteurs (2FA). Accéder à des opportunités de croissance en comprenant les conditions d'obtention de prêts et en préparant votre entreprise à une expansion transfrontalière. À qui s'adresse ce cours ? Ce cours est spécifiquement conçu pour les propriétaires de micro, petites et moyennes entreprises (MPME), les commerçants locaux et les entrepreneurs en herbe qui souhaitent numériser leurs opérations et toucher des clients internationaux. {mlang}{mlang}pt Visão Geral do Curso: Modernizando o seu Negócio com Finanças Digitais Bem-vindo à Loja da Mama Atingi! Com a orientação do Sr. Ecommerca, este curso foi elaborado para capacitar proprietários de pequenas empresas a transitar do manuseio tradicional de dinheiro para um ecossistema financeiro digital seguro. Você explorará desde dinheiro móvel e pagamentos internacionais até cibersegurança e planeamento financeiro. Resultados de Aprendizagem Ao final deste curso, você será capaz de: Avaliar e implementar vários métodos de pagamento digital (Mobile Money, cartões e plataformas online) para aumentar a velocidade e a segurança das transações. Dominar a gestão financeira, criando orçamentos flexíveis, monitorizando o fluxo de caixa e mantendo registos digitais para estabilidade a longo prazo. Proteger o seu negócio contra ameaças digitais, como fraude e phishing, implementando estratégias de segurança e senhas fortes. Aceder a oportunidades de crescimento, compreendendo os requisitos para empréstimos, evitando esquemas e preparando o negócio para a expansão além-fronteiras. A quem se destina? Este curso foi pensado especificamente para proprietários de Micro, Pequenas e Médias Empresas (MPMEs), lojistas locais e aspirantes a empreendedores que desejam digitalizar as suas operações e alcançar clientes internacionais. {mlang}

Category: Digital Literacy
Domains: Digital Consumers
Language: English
Topics: Broadband and Telecommunications
Provider: Smart Africa
WARDIP: No

Online Fraud Management in the Digital Age

Welcome to your course on Online Fraud Management in the Digital Age!

Cybercrime cost the global economy over USD 8 trillion in 2023, and Africa is no exception: mobile money fraud, phishing campaigns, and ransomware attacks are rising sharply as digital adoption accelerates across the continent. This course equips policymakers, regulators, and public sector leaders with the practical knowledge to detect, prevent, and respond to online fraud in their own contexts.

Across four focused modules you will explore the landscape of online fraud - its techniques, consequences, and warning signs - then move into cybersecurity and data protection practices, structured risk assessment and management, and the detection technologies, education strategies, and legal frameworks that complete a comprehensive fraud response. The course closes with a wrap-up scenario that asks you to design a national fraud prevention action plan.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the main categories of online fraud, social engineering tactics, and malware threats relevant to the African digital context.
  • Apply cybersecurity best practices - strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and secure communication - to reduce exposure to fraud.
  • Analyse and implement a five-step fraud risk assessment and management process within a public institution or financial organisation.
  • Evaluate detection technologies, education and awareness strategies, and the legal and regulatory frameworks required for an effective national fraud response.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for government officials, regulators, ministry ICT staff, financial sector supervisors, and public sector managers across Africa. It is especially relevant for individuals who are:

  • Responsible for cybersecurity policy, consumer protection, or digital financial services oversight.
  • Developing national or institutional fraud prevention frameworks and response protocols.
  • Seeking to align fraud management practices with continental instruments such as the Malabo Convention and national data protection legislation.

Category: Cybersecurity
Provider: Smart Africa
Level: Intermediate
WARDIP: Yes
Duration: 4h00
Event Type: Course
Location: Online

Smart Africa Youth Chapter - Cybersecurity

About the Programme

SmartGirlLead empowers the next generation of African young women entrepreneurs, aged 21 to 28, with advanced digital and entrepreneurial skills. Through scholarships, selected participants will undertake an intensive 3-month programme and receive specialised training and certification in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics. The programme is designed to enhance employability by equipping young women with industry-relevant skills aligned with the demands of the evolving digital economy.

Eligibility Criteria

  • African young woman aged 21–28
  • Interest in Cybersecurity, AWS Cloud Computing, AI, or Data Analytics
  • Resident of one of the eligible countries: Chad, Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Malawi, or South Africa

Pre-Enrollment Process

  1. Fill in the application form
  2. Upload your CV
  3. Upload a motivation letter
  4. Submit your application

Applications will be reviewed and only successful candidates will be notified.

Category: Cybersecurity
Domains: Youth & Entrepreneurs
Language: English
Provider: Smart Africa
WARDIP: No
Event Type: Workshop