Courses with certificates you didn't know are Free on YALI Platform!

 

Acquiring knowledge and skills is the best investment you can ever make in yourself. It can yield more results in the short or long term, but no matter how or when, it guarantees that your hard work will pay off later. The age of technology has bestowed great benefits upon the people of this era. Never before has access to information, knowledge, and skills been so costless, effortless, and less competitive.

The only difference between those who make the best of this precious era and those who remain outcompeted will be their determination to reach out and pick the ripe fruit brought to them by the apple branch. The fruit branches have been growing outwards towards us, as if searching for us to feed on them, instead of us chasing after them. Today, we want to talk about the courses with certificates you never knew were free. These courses are priceless and rewarding indeed. We will keep exploring and searching for other free certified courses on different platforms that you might not know exist.

 WHAT IS YALI PLATFORM?

YALI-  Young African Leaders Initiative is the United States’ signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. It was launched by the former president of United States of America Barack Obama in 2015. It is implemented through 3 programs; Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)- a YALI’s flagship program, bringing African civic, business, and community leaders for academic coursework, leadership training, and networking at U.S. colleges and universities, Regional Leadership Centers (RLC)- The four YALI Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) provide in-person and online training throughout the year in business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership and public management. 

They also offer opportunities for professional development and networking, and YALI Network which provides free tools and resources to help young African leaders develop the skills and connections they need to become a positive force for change in their communities. You can read more here; https://nibadolph.blogspot.com/2023/09/what-is-yali-rlc-residential-training.html  or visit their website; https://yali.state.gov/  if you are interested in one of those fully funded programs.

YALI NETWORK

Everyone can join the YALI Network anywhere, anytime to access their free tools and resources, including the following highlighted courses. Simply create an account on the Sign-up page and start taking the courses. Upon completion, you can download a certificate for each course.

Free courses with Certificates?- Yes, in your names!

Here are the courses you can take on the YALI Platform; https://yali.state.gov/courses/. You can take them in English, French, or Portuguese.

 

• Management Strategies for People and Resources
• Fundamentals of Starting and Running a Business
• Fundamentals of Business Expansion
• Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes
• Fundamentals of Grant Writing
• Agripreneurship: A Path to the Future
• Smart Entrepreneurship: Next Steps in Expanding Your Enterprise
• Fundamentals of Personal Money Management
• Fundamentals of Responsible Leadership for Entrepreneurs
• Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership
• Advancing the Role of Women in Politics, Peace and Security, and Economic Institutions
• Community Journalism: Basic Principles for Effective Storytelling
• Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
• The Climate Crisis: Addressing Five Key Areas for Change
• Understanding and Countering Disinformation
• The Resilient Entrepreneur: Planning, Adapting and Persevering
• The Legal Barriers to Women’s Rights and Opportunities
• Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship
• Apply, Select, Recruit: Your Role in Creating an Inclusive WorkplaceWorkforce Collaboration and Development

• Strategies for Personal Growth and Development
• Community Organizing for Action
• Design Driven Entrepreneurship
• Servant Leadership – The Deciding Difference
• Fundraising Concepts
• Basics of Public-Private Partnerships
• Strengthening Public Sector Service
• Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprises
• Understanding Climate Change
• Understanding Elections and Civic Responsibility
• Understanding Human Rights
• Understanding the Rights of Women and Girls
• Responsible Leadership on Transparency& Good Governance
• Understanding Renewable Energy

Which course will be your first step towards professional growth? Let us know in the comments! We're here to support you throughout your learning journey. Share your goals, ask questions, and connect with other ambitious individuals seeking to level up their careers. Together, let's unlock the power of knowledge and build a brighter future!

Remember the possibilities are endless with the right knowledge and dedication.

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Nibishaka Consult Team.