Practical Training
Learn workplace skills that translate into professional environments.
Khadasha Youth Skills, Internship & Mentorship Programme
Build the Experience
Your Career Needs.
A structured career-readiness programme combining practical training, mentorship, projects and real workplace experience.
For graduates, young professionals, career changers and aspiring entrepreneurs.
- 14 Weeks
- Hybrid
- 4 Skill Tracks
- Mentorship
- Practical Experience
Potential → Skills → Practice → Experience
The KY-SIMP progression to professional readiness.
Cohort 1 participants
Faces From the First KY-SIMP Cohort.
A glimpse of the people who started the KY-SIMP journey and helped shape the programme experience.
Built by Khadasha Innovations Africa
KY-SIMP is an initiative of Khadasha Innovations Africa, a solutions company working across talent, technology, programme management, research, business transformation and organisational development.
- Talent
- Technology
- Programme Management
- Research
- Business Transformation
- Organisational Development
14Weeks
Structured development
4Tracks
Specialised learning
Hybrid
Flexible engagement
Mentorship
Professional guidance
Projects
Learn by doing
Experience
Real-world exposure
Real Participant Voice
See what the journey feels like.
A short testimonial from the KY-SIMP experience before we get into why the programme exists and who it is designed to serve.
Previous cohort feedback
What Past Participants Shared.
A scrolling strip for feedback screenshots, messages and visual proof from previous KY-SIMP cohorts.
Why KY-SIMP exists
A Degree Can Open a Door. Experience Helps You Walk Through It.
Many graduates and career changers know what they want to do next, but struggle to demonstrate the practical experience employers and clients expect.
They may have qualifications, online certificates or theoretical knowledge — but limited opportunities to practise in realistic work environments.
That is the gap KY-SIMP was designed to close.
“I have qualifications, but not enough experience.”
“I want to change careers, but I need something practical to show.”
“I've taken courses, but I still don't feel workplace-ready.”
“I need guidance from someone who has actually done the work.”
The difference
This Isn’t Another Course You Watch and Forget.
Free courses give you information. KY-SIMP helps you build experience — the next step for people who need application and practice.
Typical online course
- Watch videos alone
- Limited feedback
- No structured workplace exposure
- Little accountability
- Certificate-focused
- Theory-heavy
KY-SIMP
- Learn with professionals
- Receive feedback
- Complete practical work
- Follow a structured journey
- Gain workplace exposure
- Build demonstrable experience
What you receive
More Than Training.
Every part of KY-SIMP is designed to move you closer to professional readiness.
Mentorship
Receive guidance, perspective and feedback from experienced professionals.
Practical Projects
Turn knowledge into actual deliverables.
Workplace Exposure
Experience professional expectations, workflows and responsibilities.
Portfolio Development
Build tangible work you can confidently present.
Career Readiness
Strengthen communication, positioning and professional confidence.
Participant Story
Before the journey starts, hear a voice from inside it.
A short video from the KY-SIMP experience placed just before the programme journey so the transition feels natural.
The programme journey
From Learning to Doing.
Seven stages that move you from foundation skills to demonstrable professional experience.
01
Foundation
Professional communication, analytical thinking, organisation, digital productivity, team collaboration and professional etiquette.
02
Choose Your Track
Participants move into their specialised learning pathway.
03
Practise
Complete assignments, briefs, simulations and projects.
04
Mentorship
Receive structured guidance and professional feedback.
05
Experience
Apply your skills through workplace/internship exposure.
06
Capstone
Bring your learning together through tangible final work.
07
Move Forward
Finish with stronger professional evidence, experience and confidence.
Skill tracks
Choose the Direction You Want to Build In.
Four specialised pathways. You go deep in one, supported by the core workplace skills every strong professional needs.
01
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Develop capability around content strategy, campaigns, social media management, audience engagement and performance reporting.
- Content Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Campaign Planning
- Content Calendars
- Analytics
- Audience Engagement
Elective fee
₦20,000/$15/KSh 1,950/GH₵177
02
Data & Product Support
Build practical capability supporting data-driven and product-led teams.
- Spreadsheets
- Data Organisation
- Research
- Reporting
- Product Operations
- Documentation
- User Support
Elective fee
₦8,000/$6/KSh 781/GH₵71
03
Customer Experience
Learn how great organisations attract, support and retain customers.
- Customer Communication
- CRM Fundamentals
- Customer Journeys
- Issue Resolution
- Feedback Management
- Retention Thinking
Elective fee
₦8,000/$6/KSh 781/GH₵71
04
Entrepreneurship
Develop the practical foundations required to build and operate a venture.
- Business Models
- Customer Discovery
- Sales
- Marketing
- Operations
- Finance Fundamentals
- Pitching
Elective fee
₦8,000/$6/KSh 781/GH₵71
The Skills Behind Every Strong Professional.
- Professional Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Organisation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Accountability
- Presentation
- Digital Productivity
- Professional Etiquette
- Critical Thinking
- Career Positioning
- Professional Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Organisation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Accountability
- Presentation
- Digital Productivity
- Professional Etiquette
- Critical Thinking
- Career Positioning
Real people. Real experience.
Hear From People Who’ve Worked With Khadasha.
Genuine stories from people who have trained, interned and worked with Khadasha Innovations Africa.
Additional written testimonials will be published here as participants approve their stories for public use.
Who it's for
Built for Your Next Move.
Recent Graduate
You have the qualification. Now build the experience.
Young Professional
Turn early experience into stronger professional capability.
Career Changer
Build evidence that supports your move into something new.
Aspiring Entrepreneur
Develop practical skills for building, selling and operating.
Mentorship
You Shouldn’t Have to Figure Out Your Career Alone.
KY-SIMP creates opportunities for participants to learn from experienced professionals who can offer perspective, feedback and practical guidance.
- Understanding workplace expectations
- Receiving feedback on real work
- Career reflection
- Professional decision-making
- Confidence
- Positioning
Mentorship formats may vary depending on track, cohort structure and mentor availability.
Workplace experience
Learn It. Use It. Show It.
The difference between knowing something and being able to demonstrate it is practice. KY-SIMP intentionally includes practical work and workplace exposure so participants can move beyond theory.
- Learn
- Practise
- Receive Feedback
- Apply
- Build Evidence
Internship and workplace experiences may depend on programme structure, eligibility, participant performance and placement availability. KY-SIMP does not guarantee employment or placement with a particular organisation.
Outputs
Leave With More Than a Certificate.
Depending on your track and the work you complete, you can finish KY-SIMP with tangible outputs you are able to present in interviews, pitches and client conversations.
- Campaign plans
- Reports
- Customer journey documents
- Data dashboards
- Research outputs
- Business models
- Presentations
- Content strategies
- Product documentation
Examples of the types of work participants may produce. Specific outputs vary by track and cohort.
Meet the mentors
Guidance From People Who Have Done the Work.
KY-SIMP participants learn with mentors across venture building, entrepreneurship, software development, brand strategy, customer experience, operations and AI-enabled business growth.
Gbenga Zaccheus
Faith Ondieki
Abdibasit Jaafar
Moses Ayomide Obiagba
Norah Ikoh
Zaliha Gambo Yunusa
Organisational credibility
Backed by Real Professional Experience.
Khadasha Innovations Africa is a solutions company that works with businesses and professionals across talent, technology, programme management, research, business transformation and organisational development. KY-SIMP applies that same professional practice to career development.
Business practice
Experience supporting organisations through transformation, operations and people development.
Training and interns
A track record of working with trainees and interns in real professional settings.
Programme management
Structured delivery, defined stages and accountability built into how the programme runs.
Partner, client and programme references are published here only once verified and approved for public use.
Eligibility
Is KY-SIMP Right for You?
KY-SIMP is built around participation. If these describe you, you are ready to apply.
- Interest in professional development
- Willingness to participate actively
- Reliable internet access
- Ability to commit to the programme
- Willingness to complete assignments and projects
- Availability for programme activities
Registration
Ready to Invest in Your Next Career Move?
Registration secures your place in KY-SIMP Cohort 2: foundation training, your specialised track, mentorship, practical projects, workplace exposure, portfolio development and capstone work.
01
Register
Choose your country and complete secure payment.
02
Apply
Complete the KY-SIMP application with your goals and track.
03
Onboard
The team reviews your application and confirms next steps.
The Cohort 2 programme fee is displayed in your local currency on the secure registration page for your country before any payment is made.
Payments are processed through Paystack. Use the same name, email and phone number you will use in your application, and keep your transaction receipt/reference. KY-SIMP does not store card details.
FAQs
Questions, Answered.
KY-SIMP Cohort 2
Your Next Career Move Needs More Than Intention.
Build the practical skills, professional experience and confidence to make it count.
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