ReTRA-Africa [Skills]
Earn High Income by mastering 1,2 or 3 Super Skills !!
Master Digital, Job-Specific or Entrepreneurship Skills in just 1-3 months from a 40-Year old globally-recognized institution. Invest just USD90 to kick-start your journey to career success.
History
Africa needs more Skilled Talents and Entrepreneurs, not just university graduates!!
ReTRA–Africa [Skills] has its antecedents in the Langkawi International Dialogue (L.I.D) which was a Congregation of African Leaders in Malaysia to establish SMART PARTNERSHIPS to promote investment, trade and education since 1997. A significant outcome of the LID education component led by Binary University was the establishment of the Binary- First Lady Scholarships and Binary Global Teaching Centres (GTCs) in several African Nations. ReTRA-Africa [Skills] represents another phase of Binary University’s continuing engagement with Africa over the last 27 years.
AIM
The primary aim of ReTRA-Africa [Skills] is to provide access to international quality education and skills to marginalised Youth in Africa to reduce the problem of unemployment and poverty levels in Africa. The ReTRA-Africa [Skills] program will empower 200,000 African Youth by 2030 transforming them to become Skilled Talents and Youth Entrepreneurs.
Scholarship Fund
Benefits Of RETRA- Skills
Acquiring a new skill offers numerous benefits. Here are the TOP 9 benefits.
❖ Increased Employability: New skills can enhance your resume and make you more attractive to employers, opening up more job opportunities and career advancements.
❖ Higher Earning Potential: With new and relevant skills, you can qualify for higher-paying jobs or negotiate better salaries in your current position.
❖ Enhanced Problem-Solving Abilities: Developing new skills often involves overcoming challenges, which can improve your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
❖ Career Advancement: New skills can open up opportunities for promotions, allowing you to climb the career ladder and increase your income over time.
❖ Diverse Income Streams: Skills like freelancing, consulting, or starting a side business can create additional sources of income, providing financial stability and growth.
❖ Increased Productivity: Learning skills that improve efficiency can lead to better job performance, potentially resulting in performance bonuses, raises, and other financial rewards.
❖ Job Security: Acquiring in-demand skills can make you indispensable to your employer, reducing the risk of job loss and providing greater career stability.
❖ Adaptability: In a rapidly changing world, being able to adapt to new situations and technologies is crucial. Acquiring new skills makes you more versatile and resilient to change.
Courses offered & Centres of Excellence
The ReTRA-Africa [Skills] Program provides one the opportunity to either become a highly employable talent or self-employed entrepreneur. The ReTRA- Africa [Skills] Program offers Digital Skills, Job Specific Skills and Entrepreneurship Skills. These 3 skills are supported by 3 Centres of Excellence namely Centre for AI & Data Analytics ,ISP Centre of Excellence and the ASIA Centre for Entrepreneurship at Binary University.
COURSE OPTIONS, DURATION & EXAMS
❖ Choose 1 or 2 courses according to your special interest and budget.
❖ As each course is 1 month duration, it is easy to complete successfully and master the skills that can help kick-start your career quickly.
❖ There are NO Exams. You just need to complete mini projects.
❖ There will 5 lessons per week, each lesson is 1.5hours [7.5hours p/week] per course.
❖ A total of 20 lessons (30hours) will be offered for each certificate course.
Study Anytime, Anywhere
❖ Before you start any course, you will be guided by course orientation.
❖ All classes will be delivered 100% ONLINE. You will be given a SPECIAL PASSWORD to access the course enrolled for 1 month.
❖ You can study at your own pace, anytime from anywhere. However you must complete 7.5hrs of study per week to graduate in 1 month.
❖ You must also submit the “mini-projects” on a weekly basis to graduate on time.
❖ To clarify any doubts on any lessons, you can contact the Program Leader for help.
❖ For those who are unable to complete in 1 month, a 2-weeks extension can be provided upon submitting a written request using the Extension Form subject to giving a valid reason.
Assessment & Certification
❖ All ReTRA-Africa [Skills] courses are assessed based on 100% mini projects which must be submitted weekly. There are no Exams.
❖ Upon successful completion of your course, you will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Digital Skills or Entrepreneurship Skills or Job-Specific Skills by Binary College, a subsidiary fully owned of Binary University.
❖ Those who complete 2 or 3 courses will receive multiple certificates.
Tuition & Registration FEES
❖ In conjunction with Binary University’s 40th Anniversary, the Senate has approved the RETRA- Africa [Skills] Scholarship Fund which entitles all students from exemption to pay any tuition fees.
❖ Effective 1st October 2024, students only need to pay the registration fee of USD 90 (for 1 course), USD180 (for 2 courses) or USD270 (for 3 courses).
Offer Letter & Payment Method
❖ Upon receiving your application form, an Offer Letter will be issued by Binary College.
❖ You must complete the Acceptance Form which will be sent along with the Offer Letter.
❖ Next pay the registration fee of USD90 or USD180 or USD270 to the Bank A/C of “Binary University Sdn Bhd” or by online payment using Flywire. (The details of how to make the payment will be explained in the Offer Letter.)
❖ Upon receipt of the Acceptance Form and Payment, you will be given a PASSWORD to START CLASS IMMEDIATELY (within 3-5 working days).
Course Start DateS
❖ For Digital and Entrepreneurship Skills, you may start the course within 3 working days after verification of payment.
❖ For Job-Specific Skills, intakes are customised according to the requirement of the Funding Agency of the Goverment.