Lagos, 28 March, 2025 – Heirs Technologies (Heirs Tech) has officially welcomed the first batch of trainees for the second cohort of its flagship Supplementary Technical Engineering Programme (STEP), marking another milestone in its mission to equip young African talents with in-demand technology skills.
The 2025 STEP programme, delivered through Heirs Technologies’ training centre, Heirs Academy, in collaboration with its authorised delivery partner, CompTIA, will train 200 candidates across six specialised tracks. However, the programme is structured into quarterly training sessions, beginning with two key tracks: CompTIA Cloud+ and CompTIA Security+.
This first training cycle features 100 candidates, carefully selected from a competitive pool of 3,068 applicants spanning 22 states across Nigeria. The CompTIA Cloud+ track has 50 candidates, comprising 20 females (40%) and 30 males (60%), while the CompTIA Security+ track also has 50 candidates, with 22 females (44%) and 28 males (56%).
Building on the success of the inaugural STEP cohort, which trained 50 candidates from 14 states, this year’s intake has expanded to 22 out of Nigeria’s 36 states, demonstrating growing national participation and Heirs Technologies’ commitment to widening access to high-quality tech education. The STEP programme provides:
- Expert-led training sessions facilitated by certified professionals
- Industry-recognised certifications to boost employability
- One year of free lab access post-completion for hands-on practice
- Discounted certification exam vouchers to support career advancement
“Through Heirs Academy, Heirs Technologies is empowering young talent with world-class technical expertise to drive Africa’s digital transformation. The success of our first cohort demonstrated the impact of accessible and high-quality training. We are thrilled to extend this opportunity to even more candidates this year. With our continued partnership with CompTIA, we remain dedicated to equipping the next wave of IT professionals with the skills to excel in today’s competitive job market.”
Speaking on the programme expansion, Ivy Ikpeme-Mbakwem, Vice President of Heirs Academy, highlighted its transformative impact