# INFNOVA Academy

> INFNOVA Academy is an Ethiopian tech academy and African tech-hub network offering expert-led courses in software development, data, AI and design, hands-on projects, industry certificates, tech events and career opportunities.

INFNOVA Academy (also known as INFNOVA) is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and serves learners across Africa. It runs online, project-based tech courses with verifiable certificates, maintains a public directory of African tech hubs (8 hubs in 5 countries), hosts tech events and hackathons, and lists tech jobs.

Contact: academy@infnova.tech · +251 99 382 8212

## Main pages
- [Courses](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses): full course catalog
- [Tech hubs in Africa](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs): directory of incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces and ICT centres
- [Events](https://academy.infnova.tech/events): masterclasses, hackathons and workshops
- [Careers](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers): tech jobs and internships
- [FAQ](https://academy.infnova.tech/faq)
- [Certificate verification](https://academy.infnova.tech/verify)
- [Contact](https://academy.infnova.tech/contact-us)

## Courses
- [Python for Data Science](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/python-for-data-science-included): BEGINNER · Free · Learn Python, pandas, NumPy, and ML foundations.
- [AWS Cloud Architecture](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/aws-cloud-architecture): INTERMEDIATE · Design, scale, and secure cloud-native systems on AWS.
- [Advanced Web Development](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/advanced-web-development): ADVANCED · Modern React, RSC, and production patterns.
- [Modern JavaScript from Scratch](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/modern-javascript-from-scratch): BEGINNER · Go from absolute beginner to confident JavaScript developer. Learn how the language runs, master the core syntax, manipulate the DOM, and…
- [Python Essentials](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/python-essentials): BEGINNER · Free · Python is the world's most popular programming language. This interactive course takes you from syntax basics to solving real problems…
- [UI/UX Design Foundations](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/ui-ux-design-foundations): BEGINNER · Free · Learn practical user interface and user experience design fundamentals, from research and wireframes to polished design systems.
- [Kubernetes Intro](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/kubernetes-intro): INTERMEDIATE · Free · An introduction to Kubernetes, covering pods, deployments, services, and basic cluster management.
- [Intro to DevOps](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/intro-to-devops): BEGINNER · Free · Discover the core principles of DevOps, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.
- [Database Design 101](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/database-design-101): INTERMEDIATE · Free · Learn the fundamentals of database design, normalization, and entity-relationship modeling.
- [Go for Beginners](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/go-for-beginners): BEGINNER · Free · Get started with Go programming, covering syntax, concurrency, and standard libraries.
- [Advanced CSS Layouts](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/advanced-css-layouts): INTERMEDIATE · Free · Explore modern CSS layout techniques including Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design patterns.
- [Web Performance Essentials](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/web-performance-essentials): INTERMEDIATE · Free · Learn how to optimize websites for speed and performance, covering topics like lazy loading, caching, and efficient rendering.
- [Docker Basics](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/docker-basics): BEGINNER · Free · Understand containerization with Docker, from basic commands to building and running containers.
- [SQL Query Mastery](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/sql-query-mastery): INTERMEDIATE · Free · Master SQL queries and relational database concepts, including SELECT, JOINs, aggregation, and subqueries.
- [Python Basics](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/python-basics): BEGINNER · Free · Start programming with Python basics, including syntax, data structures, and functions.
- [React Basics](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/react-basics): BEGINNER · Free · Learn the fundamentals of React: components, props, state, hooks, and the Virtual DOM.
- [Node.js Fundamentals](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/node-fundamentals): BEGINNER · Free · Understand Node.js runtime, asynchronous programming patterns, and the filesystem API.
- [Advanced JavaScript Mastery](https://academy.infnova.tech/courses/advanced-javascript-mastery): ADVANCED · Free · Master advanced JavaScript concepts including ES6+, closures, async patterns, performance optimization, and design patterns.

## Tech hubs
- [A2SV — Africa to Silicon Valley — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/a2sv): A2SV trains Africa's brightest software engineering students through intensive competitive-programming education, financial support, and…
- [AfriLabs — Abuja, Nigeria](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/afrilabs): AfriLabs is a pan-African innovation network uniting 500+ technology and innovation hubs across 53 African countries. It empowers…
- [Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) — Lagos, Nigeria](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/cchub): Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) is Africa's leading innovation centre, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology…
- [Gebeya — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/gebeya): Gebeya is a pan-African talent cloud and AI company headquartered in Addis Ababa that trains, certifies, and connects African software…
- [iceaddis — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/iceaddis): iceaddis is Ethiopia's first innovation hub and tech startup incubator. ICE stands for Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship — a…
- [iHub — Nairobi, Kenya](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/ihub-nairobi): iHub is Kenya's pioneering technology innovation hub and one of Africa's leading creative and innovation ecosystem enablers. Founded in…
- [kLab — Kigali, Rwanda](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/klab-rwanda): kLab (knowledge Lab) is a technology innovation hub in Kigali where young entrepreneurs, innovators, and students come together to…
- [MEST Africa — Accra, Ghana](https://academy.infnova.tech/tech-hubs/mest-africa): MEST Africa (Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology) is a pan-African training program, seed fund, and incubator headquartered in…

## Events
- [Product Thinking for Engineers](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/product-thinking-for-engineers): 2026-10-23 · Online
- [Mastering Data Science Basics](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/mastering-data-science-basics): 2026-10-27 · Online
- [Addis Designers Meetup — March edition](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/addis-designers-meetup): 2026-10-30 · In person
- [Creative UI Design for Beginners](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/creative-ui-design-bootcamp): 2026-11-03 · In person
- [Cybersecurity Essentials for Engineers](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/cybersecurity-essentials-workshop): 2026-11-10 · Hybrid
- [Addis AI Hackathon — 48 hours of building](https://academy.infnova.tech/events/addis-ai-hackathon): 2026-11-17 · In person

## Jobs
- [Instructional Designer (Intern) — INFNOVA Technologies](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/infnova-instructional-designer-intern): hybrid · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
- [Backend Engineer (Node.js / NestJS) — INFNOVA Technologies](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/infnova-backend-engineer): remote · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
- [Data Analyst — Horizon Data Co.](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/horizon-data-analyst): hybrid · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
- [Frontend Engineer (React / TypeScript) — INFNOVA Technologies](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/infnova-frontend-engineer): remote · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
- [Product Designer (3-month contract) — Addis Fintech Labs](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/addis-fintech-product-designer-contract): remote · Remote · Ethiopia
- [Mobile Engineer (React Native) — Addis Fintech Labs](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/addis-fintech-mobile-engineer): onsite · Addis Ababa · Ethiopia
- [Data Engineer (Part-time) — Horizon Data Co.](https://academy.infnova.tech/careers/horizon-data-engineer-part-time): remote · Remote · Ethiopia