AHEAD is your passport to start a successful consulting career in any part of Africa.
Unlock your potential with AHEAD’s 4-month fully online “mini-MBA.” Tailored for Africa’s ambitious youth, graduates, and young professionals, this programme sharpens your identity as an African freelancer and equips you with the business consulting skills you need to thrive.
Join us for the Second Cohort of AHEAD. Applications open February 2025. All applicants/learners in this second cohort are eligible for a FREE scholarship. Apply and be part of shaping Africa's future as a freelancer with impact and the opportunity to work as a freelancer in our online talent marketplace. Ready to take the lead? Let’s get started.
Join NowDevelop advanced skills in Business Problem-solving and leadership. Complete this training to become a valuable asset to any company seeking young professional talent. You will gain a deep understanding of doing business in Africa and build a unique profile as an inspiring leader and professional. Successful graduates will access exciting work opportunities across Africa.
Dive into Africa's history and current economic context, understanding how the continent fits into the global landscape. Explore Africa's evolution from pre-colonial times to its modern economic and democratic landscapes, and what the true opportunities are for the continent. Learn from top guest lecturers along the way.
Equip yourself with a comprehensive toolkit of business skills that are essential for having impact as a gig-worker and business professional. The program includes modules like using AI to your advantage, financial analysis, research, sector-specific insights, and more, all tailored for African markets.
Upon completing the AHEAD programme, you’ll be empowered with the skills and practical knowledge to secure impactful roles and take your career to the next level. As a graduate, you’ll also gain exclusive access to the AHEAD Alumni Network—a dynamic community of talented pan-African professionals.
The top graduates of this programme are granted access to Africa Foresight Group’s exclusive network of consultants, paving the way to global contract opportunities.
Why wait any longer?
Explore your place in the world in relation to Africa’s past and present.
Learn how to lead with authenticity and courage.
Address issues of race, gender, and age, fostering inclusivity.
Gain insights into financial analysis, research, and sector-specific knowledge.
Develop critical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Master data storytelling, project management, and team leadership.
Enhance your ability to communicate effectively in business environments.
Cultivate skills for effective collaboration and team management.
This programme is for you if:
Sign up on the AHEAD platform starting February 2025.
Complete a one-hour assessment after registering, including a written English test and a reflective thinking quiz.
Successful candidates will be informed.
Training begins
NOTE: No application fee for the second cohort
START THE APPLICATION PROCESSAHEAD is an initiative developed and implemented on behalf of AFG, a talent technology company from Africa that focuses on developing innovative products and services to accelerate private sector development on the continent. At AFG, we aim to build African people and companies into global champions through technology and networks.
We believe that the future of work is Africa and love facilitating opportunities for young professionals to benefit from new, flexible work opportunities. Find out more about AFG here: www.africaforesight.com
You will undergo an assessment process, and successful candidates will be notified.
Applications may be rejected if they do not meet the eligibility criteria or if the assessment is not satisfactorily completed.
The program lasts 3-4 months, requiring about 40 hours per month. It covers various business and leadership skills tailored for the African market.
Approximately 10 hours per week.
Organizations can access a pool of trained professionals for potential employment or freelance opportunities. We also offer corporate training programs with AHEAD content for organizations that wish to develop their existing staff.
AHEAD is available to individuals from the African continent and the African diaspora.
The first two cohorts have no application or course fees. Future cohorts will be a blend of scholarship holders and paying candidates.
Applicants must be aged 18-35 years, hail from the African continent or diaspora, have fluency in written and verbal English, and possess a university degree.