Whether you are an experienced professional, technical specialist, educator or industry practitioner, DSA is developing opportunities for experts to teach, coach and guide learners. Create a free learner account and register your interest in becoming a DSA Mentor.
Already have an account? Sign in and complete the Mentor Interest application.
Help learners understand existing course material and build confidence in practical skills.
Offer focused support, answer questions and help learners work through real challenges.
Offer paid mentoring or coaching services once approved sessions and payment features become available.
Build your professional profile and connect with learners who value your experience.
Share practical knowledge, support emerging talent and help learners across Africa and beyond apply new digital skills with confidence.
Guide individual learners through focused questions, practical projects, skill development and career goals.
Support small groups or facilitate guided discussions around existing courses and relevant professional topics.
Mentoring opportunities will be subject to approval, service availability and separate Mentor Terms. Session formats, scheduling, fees and any platform commission will be communicated before paid mentoring launches. Bookings and earnings are not guaranteed.
Register through Google or email. You begin with a free DSA learner account.
Complete our short Mentor Interest form and share your expertise, experience and relevant links. Applications are reviewed before candidates proceed to onboarding.
If shortlisted, complete Mentor Onboarding. DSA will assess relevant expertise, suitability and readiness to support learners.
Once approved and mentoring services are enabled, complete your profile, proposed session types and availability for review.
The Mentor Interest form is the first application step. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete detailed onboarding and set up their mentoring profiles. Paid services will be introduced separately.
We welcome working professionals, technical specialists, educators, entrepreneurs, experienced practitioners and other people who can help learners develop practical skills.
You do not need to create your own course to become a mentor. We review demonstrated expertise, communication skills, relevant experience and readiness to support learners responsibly.
Relevant expertise, patience, professional judgment, clear communication and the willingness to guide learners within your areas of competence.
A growing digital learning community, opportunities to support learners, a professional profile and, as the service develops, tools for scheduling and managing approved mentoring sessions.
No. Mentors can support learners using existing learning material, subject to appropriate approval and access. Course creation is a separate Creator pathway.
Experienced professionals are welcome. Organizations interested in offering mentoring through their staff may express interest, with any additional arrangements reviewed separately.
Depending on the services approved, you may answer learner questions, facilitate guided sessions, support practical projects or offer focused coaching in your field.
Flexible availability is part of the proposed mentoring model. Scheduling options and requirements will be confirmed before mentors begin offering bookable sessions.
The mentoring marketplace is in development. Recruitment interest does not guarantee approval, a specific launch date, session bookings or earnings.
Join a growing African digital learning community. Create your free DSA learner account, then submit your Mentor Interest application to be considered.
Mentor Interest applications are open. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval, bookings or earnings. Any future paid mentoring services will depend on platform readiness and the applicable Mentor Terms.