Altschool Africa School of Business and School of Creative Economy

Altschool Africa has expanded its offerings to include skills in the creative economy and business space, hence, the School of Business and the School of Creative Economy. These schools are aimed towards helping professionals and creatives in Africa and beyond, learn the necessary skills to succeed in their business and creative journeys respectively.

Compared to other schools under Altschool Africa, the programs under the School of Business and the School of Creative Economy are short self-paced courses i.e online courses which students can access for a specified fee.

An Overview of AltSchool Africa School of Business

This school offers skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your business journey. The school offers practical business courses to help participants gain deeper knowledge of business principles, techniques and skills to improve their business.

Courses Offered in the School of Business

Currently, there are only 2 courses offered under the School of Business and they are:

I. High-Impact Selling: From Prospecting to Closing

The High-Impact Selling: From Prospecting to Closing course equips participants with essential sales techniques, from persuasive communication and negotiation to customer relationship building and ethical selling. It emphasizes understanding the sales process, using data-driven insights, and applying sales psychology to offer personalized, impactful solutions.

The course also develops leadership and coaching skills for sales managers, while focusing on time management, task prioritization, and personal branding. With tools to build resilience and drive long-term customer engagement, participants are prepared to close deals effectively and lead with confidence.

2. Digital Marketing

This program is meant to teach you important skills, to promote your products and services online.

While this course is on their website, it is not yet active so you can’t apply for it.

How to Apply for the School of Business

Here are the steps to study in Altschool Africa’s School of Business:

STEP 1

The first step is to register on the AltSchool Africa website and create your Altschool Africa account.

STEP 2

Then, you will be allowed to buy the courses in the School of Business at a fee of $100 (#100,000) and get enrolled.

Once your payment is successful, you can start taking the course. After 6 weeks when you have completed the course, you will be given a certificate as proof of course completion.

NOTE: There is an early bird fee of $75 (75,000) if you pay early.

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Altschool Africa School of Creative Economy

Under the School of Creative Economy, you are offered courses to learn important skills necessary to succeed as a creative like content creation, music, video production, etc.

The school offers online courses with live classes, collaborative learning, flexible schedule, etc.

Courses Offered in the School of Creative Economy

The courses offered in the School of Creative Economy include:

1. Content Mastery for African Creators

The Content Mastery for African Creators course introduces participants to key content formats, video, photos, and audio, while teaching platform selection and visual storytelling techniques. It focuses on creating compelling content that resonates with audiences across various digital channels.

The course emphasizes mobile content creation, covering composition, lighting, editing, and niche-specific tips for genres like food, lifestyle, and comedy. It also guides creators on publishing, building a personal brand, monetizing content, and forming strategic partnerships

The course lasts for 6 weeks at the cost of $100/#100,000. However, there is an early bird discount at $75/#75,000.

2. Navigating the Music Business in Africa: Afrobeats Case Study

The course “Navigating the Music Business in Africa: Afrobeats Case Study” provides a practical guide to launching and managing music ventures within the African music scene. It covers essentials like building a music business, exploring funding options, and understanding global industry trends. Key topics include copyright basics, royalties, and licensing, with a specific focus on how these apply in the Afrobeats genre.

Participants also learn how to create strong artist brands, promote music digitally, and manage artists effectively. The course offers hands-on insights into drafting contracts, handling live performance bookings, and managing tours. It’s ideal for those looking to navigate the business side of Afrobeats with confidence.

The course lasts for 6 weeks at the cost of $120/#120,000. However, they offer an early bird fee of $100/#100,000.

How to Apply to Study in The School of Creative Economy

Here are the steps to study in Altschool Africa’s School of Creative Economy:

STEP 1

The first step is to register on the Altschool Africa website and create your AltSchool Africa account.

STEP 2

Then, you will be allowed to buy the courses you want to take under the School of Creative Economy.

Once your payment is successful, you can start taking the course. After 6 weeks when you have completed the course, you will be given a certificate as proof of course completion.

What is the Cost of Studying in the School of Creative Economy?

The 2 courses in the Altschool Africa’s School of Creative Economy at the moment is the ‘Navigating the Music Business in Africa: Afrobeats Case Study’ course which costs $120/#120,000.

The other course is the ‘Content Mastery for African Creators’ course. And this costs $100/#100,000. But the early bird fee is $75 /#75, 000.

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Conclusion

Courses offered in AltSchool Africa’s School of Business and School of Creative Economy are opportunities for aspiring business owners and creatives in Africa to improve their skills.

Whether you are looking to increase your sales, launch a content creation brand, or understand the business of Afrobeats, these short courses provided by Altschool Africa can help you achieve these goals.

You can visit the website to learn more about Altschool Africa’s School of Business and Creative Economy.