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· FEATURED COURSES

Pick your trade.

· SIX TRADES, ONE PLATFORM

Pick a skill.

Tap a trade to see what you’ll actually learn.

A STARTING POINT FOR YOU

Fashion Design

Pattern drafting, garment construction, and finishing techniques used by working tailors and designers. You leave with real, wearable pieces, not just swatches.

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Hands-on learning looks like

Fashion Design: the fabric finally becomes a sleeve.

Not just cloth on a table anymore, a real piece taking shape under your own hands.

· WHY SKILLPAYY ACADEMY

Built for real work.

Taught by working professionals

Every course is built and taught by people who make a living at the trade, not generic tutorials.

A certificate that means something

Complete the final project and earn a certificate tied directly to the Skillpayy marketplace, not a random badge.

A direct line to clients

Graduates build a portfolio and can apply straight into the same trusted, founder-mediated marketplace clients already use.

· IN THEIR OWN WORDS

From our pilot cohort.

My training experience at Skillpayy Academy was smooth and enjoyable. The tutors were patient and supportive, and they made sure we understood each topic before moving forward. Beyond gaining valuable skills, I also made amazing friends in the same profession, which created opportunities to share ideas and learn together. Overall, it was a beautiful blend of learning, growth, and fun!

Hephizabah Adeyi

SA Fashion Student

· NOT SURE YET

Find your trade.

Three quick questions, nothing saved or sent, just a starting point.

QUESTION 1 OF 3

Which of these feels most like you?

· YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

From first lesson to first client.

01

Register & enrol

Create a free account and enrol in a vocational course: Fashion Design, Baking & Catering, Bead Making, Shoe Making, Photography, or Knitting & Crochet.

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02

Learn & practice

Watch lesson videos, read notes, download resources, and complete a hands-on practical assignment for every module, with photo evidence of your work.

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03

Get assessed

Pass a short quiz to unlock each new module. Keep going until you complete the course’s final project.

04

Certify & build your portfolio

Earn a Skillpayy Academy certificate of completion. It shows you finished every module, passed the quizzes and submitted a final project, and it unlocks your application to the Skillpayy marketplace.

05

Join the marketplace

Apply for jobs and connect with clients through Skillpayy, the same trusted, founder-mediated platform artisans already use.

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· GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, answered.

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Every course is built for beginners, with a hands-on practical assignment for each module so you build real skill, not just watch videos.

How much does it cost?

Registration is always free. Course pricing varies by course and is shown upfront before you enrol, some are free.

Is there a time limit to finish a course?

Each course has a suggested window to complete it and earn its XP reward, but your access never expires. You can keep learning at your own pace.

Do I actually get a certificate?

Yes. Complete every module and the final project, and you earn a SkillPayy Academy certificate tied directly to the marketplace, not a generic badge.

What happens after I’m certified?

You can build a portfolio from your coursework and apply straight into the Skillpayy marketplace, the same trusted, founder-mediated platform artisans already use.

Can I learn from my phone?

Yes. SkillPayy Academy works fully on mobile, lesson videos, assignments, quizzes, and all.

Ready to learn a trade that pays?

Registration is free. Pick a course, start today.

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