The Women Techsters Initiative has announced the call for applications for its Bootcamp Cohort 5.1, offering a free, intensive training programme designed to equip women with in-demand digital skills. The bootcamp is positioned as one of Africa’s largest free digital skills programmes for women, aimed at closing the gender gap in technology.
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The three-week AI-immersive training will provide participants with hands-on experience across key areas in tech, enabling beginners and those with little experience to build practical knowledge and confidence.
Participation in the programme is tuition-free, making it accessible to women seeking to enter the tech ecosystem without financial barriers.
The initiative is funded by the Internet Society Foundation and remains part of broader efforts to drive inclusive digital transformation across the continent.
Learning Tracks
Participants will be trained in the following areas:
- Cyber Security
- Data Analysis
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Software Development
- Technical Project Management
Each track is designed to introduce core concepts while preparing learners for real-world applications and entry-level opportunities.
Programme Objectives
The initiative is structured around clear goals aimed at empowering women through technology. These include:
- Introducing women with little or no advanced digital skills to the tech ecosystem
- Providing foundational knowledge within a short learning period to support access to jobs or internships
- Sparking interest in pursuing advanced digital skills
- Increasing the number of women building long-term careers in technology
According to the organisers, the programme focuses not just on training but on enabling economic opportunities through digital inclusion.
Driving Inclusion Through Technology
The Women Techsters Initiative, powered by Tech4Dev, continues to expand its impact by creating pathways for women and girls to access technology, develop skills, and participate in the digital economy.
The organisation emphasised that collaboration remains central to its mission, noting that partnerships play a critical role in scaling impact and reaching underserved communities across Africa.
The application window runs from 27 April to 10 May 2026, after which selected participants will begin the training programme.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can register via the official portal: womentechsters.org/programs/bootcamp.
