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Capital Africa
Capital Africa Academy

Local knowledge.
Lasting capability.

Learn how business works on the ground. Build practical skills in African trade, market entry and verification, one clear decision at a time.

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Free starter guides are ready to use. Full programmes are in preparation; dates, tutors and fees will be confirmed before enrolment.

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12 programme outlines

Business, trade, minerals, agriculture and energy

6 free starter guides

Original explanations, scenarios and worksheets

Learn your way

Self-study, tutoring, groups and team training

The programme collection

Knowledge you can put to work.

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From understanding to practice

A useful skill. A practical piece of work.

Build a market brief. Trace a shipment. Question a mineral transaction. Each proposed programme connects its modules to an exercise and a document you can explain.

  1. Understand the process and the people involved.
  2. Work through a clearly labelled fictional example.
  3. Practise with a checklist, brief or evidence log.
  4. Identify what needs further research or specialist advice.
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Choose the support that suits you

Independent learning.
Human guidance.

Start on your own, bring a focused question to a tutor, or learn alongside your team. Explore the proposed formats and tell us what would help.

Self-study

Learn at your own pace

Make time for learning around your work. Start with an original guide, a worked scenario and a practical worksheet.

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Personal support

One-to-one tutoring

Work through a learning question with a tutor, at a pace suited to your experience. Tell us the subject, your starting point and what you want to understand.

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Learn together

Small-group learning

Explore a topic with other entrepreneurs and professionals. A facilitator guides discussion, challenges assumptions and gives feedback on a shared exercise.

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Practitioner conversations

Guest expert sessions

Hear how practitioners approach a defined problem, then ask informed questions. Proposed topics include mineral verification, first exports and entering a new market.

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Private workshops

Training for your organisation

Build a shared understanding across your team, business association or enterprise programme. Training can be shaped around roles, experience and priority markets.

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Site-based learning

Learning on the ground

Connect the classroom with a real operating environment. A proposed visit might focus on a farm, warehouse or energy site, subject to suitable hosts and permissions.

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The starter library

Open a guide.
Make your first plan.

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A considered starting point

Follow a path that fits your goal.

The modules form a proposed learning sequence. Explore each outline before deciding which programme fits your experience.

Ibrahim Jalloh, founder and CEO of Capital Africa
Why the Academy matters

Knowledge should create opportunity.

Capital Africa grew from Ibrahim Jalloh’s firsthand experience in mineral trade and the realities of doing business in African markets. The Academy carries that practical purpose into learning: helping people ask better questions, build useful skills and make more informed decisions.

For entrepreneurs, diaspora business owners and the next generation of professionals, the aim is lasting capability that can support businesses and communities.

Ibrahim Jalloh
Founder & CEO, Capital Africa

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Country learning

Begin with Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Use the published country briefings alongside the Academy’s planning exercises. Bring local questions into your learning, from a first meeting to a purposeful business visit.

Before you begin

Your Academy questions, answered.

What can I use today?

The free starter library contains original guides, fictional practice scenarios and downloadable worksheets. The programme catalogue previews the full courses we are developing. Paid course enrolment is not open yet.

Can I learn one-to-one or with a group?

Yes, you can send a tutoring or group-learning enquiry. We will confirm the subject, suitable facilitator, timetable and fee before agreeing a session. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a place or commit you to payment.

Are the study hours confirmed?

The hours shown are proposed study estimates: module learning, guided practice and an assignment. They help you compare the planned programmes. Final delivery arrangements will be confirmed before enrolment.

Will I receive an accredited qualification?

These are practical education programmes, not accredited professional qualifications. No external accreditation is claimed. Any future completion certificate and its requirements will be stated before enrolment.

Are Guinea and Sierra Leone covered?

They are the starting point for country-based examples and learning visits. Current country briefings are available now. Other markets can be discussed according to the topic and the support available.

What will a paid programme include?

Before payment, the programme information will state its lessons, learning hours, named facilitator where relevant, materials, feedback, access period, fee and currency, cancellation terms, and any assessment or completion requirements.

Can I teach, speak or support the Academy?

We welcome introductions from experienced practitioners, tutors, institutions and potential programme sponsors. Tell us your area of expertise and relevant experience through the Academy enquiry page. Contributors are reviewed before appointment.

Which languages and access options are planned?

The starter materials are in English. Tell us if you need French, another language, captions or a particular access arrangement. Availability will be confirmed for each session; it is not assumed.

Your next step

What would you like to understand better?

Tell us your subject, experience and preferred way to learn. We will help you find the appropriate starting point.

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