One-on-One Skill Academy

For those made for more.

Learn in-demand skills with structure, depth, and guidance, at your time, space, and pace.

You are welcome here. Learn the way a homeschool teaches: one teacher, one student, at your pace.

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Graphics Design

₦350,000 · 6 months

≈ US$250

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Learn without the crowd.

Some people learn best when they are not surrounded by everyone. Skill Mountain Academy is designed for learners who find it hard to learn in the middle of a crowd.

It works like a homeschool: one teacher, one student. Your mentor's full attention, your pace, your goals. Better learning, and a better future.

  • One teacher. One student.
  • Your pace, your schedule
  • Real skills for real careers
Five smiling students sitting together with their hands raised

Learning format

One teacher, one student

One mentor. One student.

Choose a programme and register. More skills are coming.

Graphics Design

6 months · one-on-one

Brand identity, layout, print and social media design, taught to you one-on-one.

What you'll learn+
  • Design fundamentals: layout, colour and typography
  • Photoshop for photo editing and social media designs
  • Illustrator for logos and vector artwork
  • InDesign for print and layout work
  • After Effects and XD basics
  • A client-ready portfolio of real brand projects
₦350,000

≈ US$250

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DevOps Engineering

6 months · one-on-one

Cloud-native tools and practices, learned through hands-on projects with your mentor.

What you'll learn+
  • Linux and the command line
  • Git and GitHub workflows
  • Building CI/CD pipelines that test and ship code
  • Containers with Docker
  • Deploying and managing apps with Kubernetes
  • Cloud basics, monitoring and troubleshooting live systems
₦450,000

≈ US$321

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36% OFF

Cloud Engineering

one-on-one

Design, deploy and run applications on the cloud, one-on-one with your mentor.

What you'll learn+
  • Cloud fundamentals: compute, storage and networking
  • Identity, security and access management
  • Deploying and scaling applications
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Monitoring, backups and cost control
  • Hands-on projects on a major cloud platform
₦700,000₦450,000Save ₦250,000

≈ US$321 (was US$500)

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24% OFF

Cybersecurity

one-on-one

Learn to protect systems, networks and data from real-world threats.

What you'll learn+
  • Networking and operating system security fundamentals
  • Threats, vulnerabilities and risk assessment
  • Securing web and cloud applications
  • Monitoring, detecting and responding to incidents
  • Ethical hacking and penetration testing basics
  • Security policies, compliance and best practice
₦850,000₦650,000Save ₦200,000

≈ US$464 (was US$607)

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Digital Marketing

one-on-one

Grow brands and businesses online with strategy, content and ads.

What you'll learn+
  • Social media strategy and content
  • Audience and brand research
  • SEO and website basics
  • Email marketing
  • Paid ads
  • Analytics and reporting
₦300,000

≈ US$214

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IELTS Training

one-on-one

Prepare for your IELTS exam with a mentor focused on your target score.

What you'll learn+
  • Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills
  • Time management and band-score strategies
  • Full practice tests with feedback
  • Personal coaching on your weak areas
₦200,000

≈ US$143

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UI/UX Design

Coming soon

Research, wireframes and product design.

Coming soon

Data Analytics

Coming soon

Turn data into decisions with analysis, dashboards and storytelling.

Coming soon

Web Development

Coming soon

Build and ship modern websites and apps.

Coming soon

The right place. The right way.

Every SMA programme comes with:

1-on-1 Personalized Training & Mentorship

Individual attention tailored to each learner's goals, pace and learning style.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose training times that fit around your school, work or personal commitments.

Beginner to Advanced Training

Structured learning paths for complete beginners right through to advanced learners.

Inclusive & Specialized Learning

Customized curricula for children, including learners who need additional support, and for adults with little or no prior IT experience.

Practical, Career-Focused Learning

Learn by doing with hands-on projects, real-world scenarios, industry tools, portfolio development and career guidance, so you build skills you can actually use.

Who it's for.

01

School leavers

Start your skill journey early, before or alongside your studies.

02

Graduates

Add a practical skill to your degree.

03

Working professionals

Re-skill and stay ahead in your career.

04

Job seekers

Learn something employers and clients pay for.

05

Entrepreneurs

Build the skills your business needs, yourself.

Your path to getting started

Follow these steps, or tell us your goal and we will point you to the right programme.

What do you want to achieve?

We suggest

Cloud Engineering

Cloud engineers design and run the systems that modern companies depend on, and the skill travels across borders.

₦450,000 ≈ US$321 · usual price ₦700,000

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Explore and read the curriculum

Use the search box or the category tabs in the Programmes section. On any programme, tap View curriculum to see exactly what you will learn, and download it before you decide.

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Not sure yet? Talk to us first.

Book a free call. We will listen to your goals and help you choose the right programme before you pay anything.

Questions, answered

Why is one-on-one learning better than a class?+

In a group, the pace is set by the room. Here, a mentor teaches only you. Your questions are answered straight away, nothing is skipped, and your time goes where you need it. It works like a homeschool: one teacher, one student.

I find it hard to learn in a crowd. Is SMA for me?+

Yes. Skill Mountain Academy was designed for people who learn better away from a crowd. There is no audience, no pressure and no comparing yourself with anyone else.

Do I need any experience?+

No. Programmes run from complete beginner to advanced. Your mentor starts exactly where you are, including if you have little or no IT experience.

Can I learn around my job, school or family?+

Yes. You choose training times that suit your life, so learning fits around your other commitments.

Which skills are in demand in the world job market?+

Companies everywhere need people who can build and run cloud systems, automate software delivery, defend against cyber threats, grow brands online and design. Those are the skills our programmes teach. You can use them in a job, as a freelancer or in your own business, in Nigeria or abroad.

How can IELTS Training help my career?+

Many universities and employers abroad ask for an IELTS score. Our IELTS Training prepares you for the exam so you can apply for study and work opportunities with confidence.

Will I have something real to show employers or clients?+

Yes. You learn by doing, through hands-on projects, real-world scenarios and industry tools. You build a portfolio and get career guidance along the way.

I am outside Nigeria. Can I register?+

Yes. Prices show in US dollars as a guide. You pay through Paystack in naira, and your bank converts the amount at its own rate.

How do I pay, and what happens next?+

Fill in the application, accept the terms and choose Paystack (card or bank transfer) or a manual transfer to our UBA account. When your payment is confirmed, we email you a welcome message with your curriculum link and a link to book your classes.

I paid by bank transfer. What do I do now?+

Send us your teller (proof of payment) on WhatsApp or email, quoting your reference. We confirm it and then send your welcome email. Please send it on or before the scheduled date for your programme.

How do I choose my class days and times?+

After payment, your welcome email has a booking link. Pick the days and time that suit you, for example three days a week for 45 minutes at 9 am. Each booking comes with a link to your virtual class.

Our vision

A mentor beside every learner.

We believe the best education is personal. Our mission is to give every learner a teacher of their own and to open doors to careers and opportunities wherever they are. If you share this vision and would like to help us grow it, we would love to hear from you.

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