Community Learning Initiative
Cisco Partner Cisco Certified Courses

Free coding & IT education
for every community.

At Lavalite Tech, we believe technology is a tool for opportunity — not a privilege. Our free learning programme is built for students, job-seekers, and curious minds from disadvantaged communities who want to build real digital skills. Accredited courses are Cisco certified.

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Cisco Partner Accredited Cisco Partner · Industry-recognised certifications
100%
Free for qualifying learners
6+
Planned learning tracks
All
Skill levels welcome
ZA
South Africa focused
Cisco
Certified partner
Who this is for

Built for communities
that need it most.

Whether you're a learner with no laptop, a parent who wants better opportunities for your child, or a job-seeker trying to enter the digital economy — this programme is for you.

School Leavers & Matrics
Build real tech skills that open doors to employment, freelancing, or further study after school.
Job Seekers
Learn coding and IT fundamentals to qualify for entry-level tech roles in a growing digital economy.
Small Business Owners
Understand the basics of websites, software, and digital tools to run your business more confidently.
Young Learners (Grade 8–12)
Practical coding education aligned to a South African context — building skills alongside schoolwork.
Courses

What you'll be able
to learn here.

Content is being built — these are the tracks launching first. All courses are structured, practical, and designed for beginners with no prior experience required. Cisco-accredited tracks are industry-recognised.

Intro to Programming
Beginner · Laravel
Start from zero and learn to write real code. You'll build small programs and understand how software works.
What is coding & how computers think
Variables, data types & logic
Loops, functions & problem solving
Your first real project
Free Coming soon Apply
Web Development Basics
Beginner · HTML / CSS / JS
Build websites from scratch. By the end you'll have a portfolio page you actually made yourself.
HTML — building the structure
CSS — styling and layout
JavaScript — making it interactive
Publishing your first website
Free Coming soon
IT & Computer Fundamentals
Beginner · No tech required
Understand how computers, the internet, and software work. Perfect for anyone entering the digital world for the first time.
Hardware, software & operating systems
Internet, networking & safety online
Microsoft Office / Google Workspace basics
Email, cloud storage & digital work skills
Free Cisco Cisco Certified Apply
App Development Intro
Intermediate · Flutter & NativePHP
Build your first mobile app. For learners who've completed Intro to Programming or Web Basics.
How mobile apps are built
UI components & navigation
Connecting to data & APIs
Publishing to the app store
Free Coming soon Apply
Data & Spreadsheets
Beginner · Excel & Sheets
From raw data to useful insights. Essential for admin, business, and anyone working with numbers.
Spreadsheet basics & formulas
Charts, filtering & pivot tables
Real-world business scenarios
Intro to data thinking
Free Coming soon Apply
AI Tools for Everyday Work
Beginner · Practical AI literacy
Learn to use AI tools to write better, work faster, and solve problems — no coding needed.
What AI is and how it works
Using ChatGPT, Gemini & more
AI for writing, research & admin
Ethical use & spotting misinformation
Free Cisco Cisco Certified Coming soon Apply
Career outcomes

We prepare you for
real roles, not just certificates.

Every track is mapped to a real-world job or skillset employers are actually hiring for. As an accredited Cisco Networking Academy partner, our Cisco-aligned tracks also carry an industry-recognised Cisco certification alongside your Lavalite Tech certificate.

Cisco Partner Accredited Cisco Academy Partner — certifications recognised by employers worldwide
Junior Software Developer
Real programming fundamentals to start out as a junior developer, intern, or freelancer.
Web Developer
Build and maintain real websites — a practical, in-demand skillset for junior web roles.
IT Support Technician
Computer, network, and troubleshooting fundamentals for entry-level helpdesk and IT support roles.
Cisco Cisco Certified
Mobile App Developer
Foundational app-building skills for entry-level mobile and NativePHP development roles.
Data & Admin Assistant
Spreadsheet and data-handling skills for admin, finance, and operations roles.
AI-Ready Digital Employee
Practical AI literacy that's in demand across every modern, digitally-driven workplace.
Cisco Cisco Certified
How it works

Simple. Structured.
Self-paced.

No registration fees, no prior experience, and no barriers. Here's how to get started when courses go live.

Sign up for free
Create a free account on the Lavalite learning platform. No data or device fees required.
Choose your track
Pick a course that matches your goals and skill level. We'll guide you if you're unsure where to start.
Learn at your pace
Short video lessons, hands-on exercises, and real projects — structured to fit around your life.
Get certified
Complete a track and earn a Lavalite Tech certificate you can share with employers and on LinkedIn. Cisco-accredited courses carry Cisco certification.
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