Learner journey
How the Academy works
Four steps from free account to verified certificate — and a clear path to apply for a full AFU degree (100% tuition-free online).
01
Create a free account
Register with your email in under a minute. No credit card, no application fee.
02
Enrol instantly
Browse open courses and start learning immediately — rich reading lessons at your own pace.
03
Pass the Capstone Exam
Complete all modules and achieve 80%+ on the Capstone Examination to unlock your verified credential.
04
Apply for a free online degree
Use your Academy momentum to apply for MBA, masters, or doctoral programmes. Online study is 100% tuition-free online.
What you get
- ✓ No tuition or enrolment fees
- ✓ Self-paced reading & lab lessons
- ✓ Capstone certification examination
- ✓ Professional certificate with university seal
- ✓ Public QR verification link for employers
- ✓ Pathway to full degree programmes
Next step · Full degree
Apply for a free online degree
Academy courses are free open learning. When you are ready, apply for a full AFU degree — 100% tuition-free online. Study fully online on an accelerated digital timetable from any African Union member state. Published fees apply; exam and administrative charges are listed before you apply.
Academy certificates demonstrate completion of open courses. They are not academic credit toward a degree transcript — they build skills and momentum before you apply.