Universal, reliable, and affordable internet access is essential to inclusive development — but delivering it across Africa’s diverse geographies and markets requires more than infrastructure. It demands innovation, strategy, policy, and smart design.

Designing Scalable Connectivity Solutions in Africa is a practical, expert-led course designed for engineers, policymakers, ISPs, regulators, and digital ecosystem builders working to close the connectivity gap — sustainably and at scale.

From rural broadband to fiber corridors, spectrum reform to solar-powered towers — this course equips you with the technical and policy tools to design scalable, future-ready connectivity systems for African contexts.

What You’ll Learn:

• Mapping Africa’s Connectivity Challenges & Opportunities

• Network Architecture: Core, backhaul, middle mile, and last mile

• Technology Mix: Fiber, satellite, microwave, TV white space, and 4G/5G

• Design Principles for Scale: Open access, infrastructure sharing, green power, modular deployment

• Financing Models: PPPs, Universal Service Funds, blended capital for rural access

• Policy & Regulation: Spectrum licensing, roaming frameworks, and pricing models

• Inclusion & Affordability: Community networks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and device subsidies

Who Is This For?

• Internet service providers and network planners

• Regulators and telecom policy experts

• ICT ministry teams and digital development consultants

• Infrastructure project managers

• Development finance partners and investors

• Civic tech and community network advocates

Course Format:

• 10 Expert-Taught Video Modules

• Real-World Case Studies (e.g., Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda)

• Network Design Diagrams and Costing Tools

• Spectrum Policy Templates

• Certificate of Completion

Outcomes:

• Design hybrid, cost-effective connectivity solutions for different African regions
• Evaluate infrastructure options using technical and financial metrics
• Apply inclusive models for reaching rural and marginalized populations
• Align projects with AU and Smart Africa connectivity goals

Ready to connect 1 billion people? It starts with scalable design.
→ Enroll today on SumoConnect Africa