Courses, skills and professional development for learners across Africa, the Caribbean and around the world.
Free Training
Suicide Awareness Training is a short, practical online course designed to help you recognise when someone may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, feel more confident starting a conversation, and understand what to do next.
Free · Approximately 30 minutes · Suitable for anyone aged 16 and over
Our courses
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The IFDP Confident Minds helps children and young people aged 6 to 18 build the skills to manage worry, stress and big…
Core teaching skills for new and aspiring teachers worldwide: lesson planning, clear explanations, questioning, behaviour, assessment, first lessons, pastoral care and safeguarding. Practical, research-informed and built for real classrooms.
A beginner-friendly introduction to the Internet of Things: how connected devices work, where they are used, how to keep them secure, and how to plan your own IoT solution. Real case studies from Africa, the Caribbean and beyond.
A plain-English introduction to artificial intelligence: how it works, how to use tools like ChatGPT well, where AI helps and harms, and what the law requires. No technical background needed.
The IFDP Positive Parenting Skills Programme is a comprehensive online course that gives parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12…
IFDP First Steps Parenting Support is a short, targeted online course for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 who…
This course focuses on equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard children from abuse. It covers the meaning and responsibilities associated with safeguarding, explores various types of abuse, and provides guidance on recognizing risks and reporting concerns. Participants will learn about the structure of safeguarding procedures and the post-referral process. Emphasizing collaborative efforts and shared responsibilities, the course addresses the global imperative of safeguarding children internationally. Designed for educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, and others working with children, it offers practical insights applicable to daily roles.
This course equips professionals with essential skills to recognise and safely defuse conflict before it escalates. Through interactive learning and practical strategies,…
The Safeguarding Children Level 1 Online Training Course is designed for anyone who works with, or comes into contact with, children and…
Our Community
IIFAL is an organisation focused on using education and skills development to support people and communities. Our work reaches across:
We connect learners and educators across Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora — sharing knowledge, culture and opportunity across borders.
Our courses are built for real lives and real communities. Practical, relevant and rooted in the realities our learners navigate every day.
From essential skills to professional development, we help individuals grow — and through them, strengthen families and whole communities.
“Every learner has the potential to succeed, regardless of the obstacles they may face.”
— The IIFAL Promise
Celebrating the learners, instructors and achievements that make IIFAL a global force in education.
Diaspora
IIFAL was built to serve learners across Africa, the Caribbean and the global diaspora. Our online courses, CPD and skills training are accessible wherever you live, so you can keep learning, stay connected to your communities and build the skills that support life, work and progress.
For Organisations
IIFAL supports NGOs, schools, healthcare trusts, government bodies and businesses with accessible online learning — from off-the-shelf CPD to bespoke programmes built around your people.
Learning areas
CPR, first aid, positive mental health, suicide awareness, autism and nutrition.
Safeguarding, education and learning-related subjects for those who care for others.
Skills that support personal development, confidence and progression.
The Learner Journey
A clear, frictionless path. Once you enter a course, Tutor LMS takes care of your learning experience.
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