Transformation College has emphasized that the challenge of out-of-school children remains one of the most pressing development issues across Africa. According to UNESCO, more than 98 million children and young people are currently out of school in Sub-Saharan Africa, making it the region with the highest rate of exclusion globally.
This staggering figure represents nearly one in every five children of primary and secondary school age.
Causes of out-of-school in Africa include poverty, conflict and insecurity, child labour and early marriage, infrastructure gaps, and gender inequality, among others.
To tackle this crisis, a multi-pronged approach is required, like strengthening public education systems, expanding digital learning solutions, Scholarship and sponsorship programs, Community engagement and advocacy, and Public-private partnerships.
The scale of the challenge requires more than government effort. The private sector has a crucial role to play through sponsorship, CSR initiatives, and partnerships. Companies can provide infrastructure, digital tools, mentorship, and skills training that prepare young people for the modern workforce. Such involvement not only supports social progress but also creates a stronger pool of future employees, entrepreneurs, and consumers, ensuring sustainable business growth.
In this regard, Transformation College of Business and Technology stands out as a shining example of what is possible when education is prioritised. By offering 100% tuition-free quality education, we are removing financial barriers that keep many young Africans out of school. Beyond academics, Transformation College is equipping learners with digital, entrepreneurial, and professional skills—ensuring that they are not just educated, but also employable and future-ready. This kind of commitment reflects the true spirit of partnership, innovation, and impact needed to close the education gap in Africa.
In furtherance of our effort to equip Africans with the right on demand skills needed to thrive in today’s world, Transformation College of Business and Technology (TCBT) has announced the commencement of its new certificate programs on September 20, 2025, offering two certificate programs namely, Certificate in Information Systems (CIS) and Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management(EBM). The semester will run until December 13, 2025, through live online classes.
The programs form part of the institution’s commitment to providing tuition-free, globally relevant, quality education that equips learners with digital and business skills in high demand by employers. The Certificate in Information Systems is designed to give participants practical knowledge and technical competence for today’s digital economy, while the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management provides aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with strategies for business growth, sustainability, and modern enterprise management.
The initiative is sponsored and funded by the Transformation Foundation of Business and Technology, with additional support from Training Heights Ltd, Audit, Advisory, Assurance and Assessment Services Ltd (A4S), and Standards and Best Practices Ltd. The partners emphasised their joint dedication to offering high-quality and transformative education.
Speaking on the launch, Edith Ugochukwu, Program Director at Transformation College, said: “Our mission is to break barriers to education by making professional training accessible, practical, and globally relevant. These certificate programs are designed to empower participants with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing economy.”
Transformation College, which operates as a tuition-free professional training institution, continues to focus on developing a new generation of skilled professionals across Africa and beyond. The college offers accessible programs in business, technology, artificial intelligence, project management, ISO standards, and personal excellence, aimed at empowering students, jobseekers, and professionals to succeed in a knowledge-driven economy.
This new program will run from September 20 to December 13, 2025, and enrollment is open to interested participants who can register through the institution’s official website.
For further information, Transformation College can be contacted via its website, email at info@transformationcollege.org, or WhatsApp at +234 912 718 3212.