African edtech firm AltSchool Africa has launched a new learning programme, Nano Diplomas, designed to make education more accessible, affordable, and adaptable for learners across the continent.
Speaking at The AltSchool Experience event in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer Adewale Yusuf said the initiative was introduced following feedback from learners who found the existing 12-month diploma programme difficult to balance with work and personal responsibilities.
The Nano Diplomas will break courses into smaller, credit-based modules, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while earning stackable certifications that can be accumulated to complete a full diploma.
Founded three years ago, AltSchool initially focused on technology but has since expanded its offerings to include data, product design, cybersecurity, and soft skills.
To enhance inclusivity, the company is developing content in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, French, and Swahili to reach a more diverse range of learners.
“We are not just a tech school. We are an alternative school, a skill school. Education should not be locked behind walls or privilege; it should be accessible to everyone,” Yusuf said, recalling his inability to afford university after secondary school.
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