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NEET Youth & the 4IR Economy

InspireTech 4IR training

Industry-aligned courses and wraparound support that turn underserved learners into certified, job-ready talent.

Certification Tracks

Our courses

From foundational digital literacy to advanced cloud and AI skills — with a clear pathway into work.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Fundamentals

Etage Academy takes you on a journey of understanding Artificial Intelligence — the basics and the concepts reshaping every industry.

Cloud

Microsoft Azure

We focus on upskilling all our learners in disadvantaged areas on Microsoft Azure — understanding and building in the modern cloud.

Cloud

AWS

Foundational cloud skills on Amazon Web Services, the backbone of today's digital economy.

Security

Cyber Security Defender

Practical defensive skills to protect systems, data and people in an increasingly connected world.

Foundations

End User Computing

Core digital literacy that opens the door to every further learning pathway.

Enterprise

Technopreneur

Turning technical skill into local enterprise — innovation and entrepreneurship for the community.

Learner Support

More than a course — a pathway to work

We wrap every learner in the support they need to succeed and step into a role.

Support

Assessment Preparation

Comprehensive test-prep courses and specialised lessons so learners walk into standardised assessments ready.

Careers

Workplace Preparation

We care that learners leave our centre prepared for job interviews and ready to enter any role within a business.

Facilities

Fully Equipped Centres

Our learning centres are fully equipped with the best available hardware and software capabilities.

Etage Academy mobile classroom unit
Access · Mobile Classrooms

We bring the classroom to you

“Talent is equally distributed. Opportunity is not.”

This is more apparent in an unequal society. Our mobile learning units take 4IR education directly to the remote and underserved communities that need it most.

  • Reaching township and rural learners where they are
  • Fully equipped with the hardware and software to learn on
  • Ensuring geography is never a barrier to quality education
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Questions? Answered

Frequently asked questions

Who can enrol — is this for me?

Our programmes are for youth and adults from underserved and marginalised communities in the Free State — including NEET young people (not in employment, education or training) — who want to build in-demand 4IR skills. If you're unsure whether you qualify, contact us and we'll guide you.

What courses do you offer?

4IR tracks including AI Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cyber Security Defender, End User Computing and Technopreneur — plus assessment preparation and workplace-readiness support.

Do you offer in-person and mobile “come-to-you” options?

Yes. We run learning centres and operate mobile classrooms that take training directly to remote and underserved communities, so geography is never a barrier.

Do I need prior experience?

Not necessarily. Foundational tracks like End User Computing are built for beginners, while other courses suit learners ready to specialise. Tell us your starting point and we'll point you to the right track.

How do I enrol?

Send us an enquiry via the contact form, email info@etageacademy.tech, or call +27 81 307 3548 — our team will take you through the next steps and any current intake details.

Where are you based?

We're a registered NPO (304-586NPO) based at 47a Maritz Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301, serving the Free State and surrounding communities.

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