In a bold step towards accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, Heirs Technologies has graduated the latest cohorts from its i-Academy Supplementary Technical Engineering Programme (STEP), a three-month, hands-on training initiative, equipping young professionals with job-ready skills in Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity.

Held at the company’s training centre in Lagos, the ceremony underscored Heirs Technologies commitment to nurturing homegrown technology talent and closing the digital skills gap across the continent.

Launched in 2023, i-Academy offers practical, immersive training across high-demand domains including network infrastructure, IT operations, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software development. Participants benefit from a comprehensive curriculum enriched by mentorship from industry experts, soft skills development, and real-world exposure to emerging technologies.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director, Heirs Technologies, Obong Idiong, commended the graduates for their dedication and resilience, describing them as Africa’s future technology leaders.

“We are immensely proud of our graduates. They represent the future of Africa’s technology industry, passionate, skilled, and driven to create impact. At Heirs Technologies, we are not just building a business; we are developing people who will shape the future of our continent. We have now graduated over 100 trainees and are excited about the impact they will make.”

The VP, i-Academy, Ivy Ikpeme-Mbakwem, highlighted the immense opportunities in the cybersecurity and cloud space. She encouraged them to remain disciplined and diligent as they advance in their careers.

As part of their final assessments, trainees underwent extensive hands-on training led by in-house experts. The Cloud Cohort covered key areas such as deploying applications in cloud environments, implementing identity and access management protocols, managing infrastructure and user access, designing enterprise landing zones and architecture models, and simulating threat detection and response.

Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity Cohort focused on network security and threat detection, identity and access management, as well as vulnerability assessment and incident response.

Looking ahead, Heirs Technologies plans to expand i-Academy’s offerings to include specialised learning tracks in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Technical Support, further reinforcing its commitment to human capital development and inclusive innovation.

“This is just the beginning,” Ivy added. “We are laying the foundation for a digitally empowered Africa.”