In partnership with Cisco Networking Academy

Learn world-class tech skills on a 100% scholarship

PillarsConnect has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy to give every student free access to 43+ industry-recognized courses — cybersecurity, networking, programming, AI automation and more. Training is fully covered by scholarship. You pay only ₦10,000 once for your certificate — the only compulsory fee to start.

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Verified Cisco Networking Academy learning paths — certificates recognized worldwide.

43+

Career-ready courses

8

Skill categories

100%

Course scholarship

Self-paced

Learn on your schedule

PillarsConnect

100% SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM · CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY

Full course access

All 43+ courses included

FREE

Course certificate

Compulsory to start learning

₦10,000

  • Cybersecurity · Networking · CCNA · Python · JavaScript
  • AI Automation · Vibe Coding · Web Development
  • Data Analytics · Prompt Engineering · Robotics
How it works

From sign-up to certificate in 5 simple steps

We designed the journey to be as smooth as possible — no paperwork, no hidden fees, no waiting weeks to start learning.

  1. 01

    Choose a course

    Browse 43+ courses across 8 categories — cybersecurity, networking, programming, AI automation and more. Every course shows its learning platform, full description and certificate details.

  2. 02

    Register

    Create your free student account in under a minute. All we need is your name, email address, WhatsApp number and your selected course.

  3. 03

    Pay ₦10,000

    The only compulsory fee is your one-time certificate fee of ₦10,000. Pay securely online with Paystack (card, bank transfer or USSD) or manually via OPay transfer and send your receipt.

  4. 04

    Verify payment

    Paystack payments are confirmed automatically through our backend in seconds. Manual OPay transfers are reviewed by our team before approval — usually within 24 hours.

  5. 05

    Get course access

    Once approved, your course access instructions are sent straight to your email — Cisco enrolment links, YouTube or Google Drive lessons, depending on your course. Join the WhatsApp group for support.

Course catalogue

Pick your path — 43 courses, all on scholarship

Every course includes full learning platform access, guided content and a certificate on completion. Choose a category or search for any course to begin.

Cybersecurity

Defend systems, hunt threats and master security operations

Cybersecurity Foundations

2 courses
BeginnerCisco NetAcad
Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Foundations

Explore today's cyber threat landscape — attackers, motives and how professionals protect people and networks. Perfect first step into a security career.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

BeginnerCisco NetAcad
Cybersecurity Essentials

Cybersecurity Foundations

Build core knowledge of security principles, cryptography, defense-in-depth and the technologies that keep data safe across devices and networks.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

Security and Network Defense

4 courses
BeginnerCisco NetAcad
Endpoint Security

Security and Network Defense

Learn to harden and protect laptops, servers and mobile devices against malware, ransomware and unauthorized access using industry tools.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

IntermediateCisco NetAcad
Network Defense

Security and Network Defense

Master defensive security — firewalls, access control lists, security appliances and threat defense architectures used by SOC teams every day.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

IntermediateCisco NetAcad
Cyber Threat Management

Security and Network Defense

Detect, analyze and respond to real cyber threats using monitoring, threat intelligence and incident response playbooks.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

IntermediateCisco NetAcad
Network Security

Security and Network Defense

Understand network security controls, segmentation, authentication and hardening techniques that stop attackers at the perimeter.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

Security Operations and Ethical Hacking

3 courses
AdvancedCisco NetAcad
Ethical Hacker

Security Operations and Ethical Hacking

Think like an attacker — learn penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, exploitation and ethical hacking methodology used in real engagements.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

AdvancedCisco NetAcad
CyberOps Associate

Security Operations and Ethical Hacking

Train for Security Operations Center roles — security monitoring, log analysis, incident handling and response workflows.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

IntermediateCisco NetAcad
Introduction to Splunk

Security Operations and Ethical Hacking

Get hands-on with Splunk SIEM — collecting, searching and visualizing machine data to detect security events fast.

Certificate: Cisco completion certificate · ₦10,000 one-time

Can’t decide? That’s okay.

Join the WhatsApp community and chat with our team — we'll help you choose the best course for your career goals. Or register now and pick as you go.

100% scholarship + certificate

Train free. Pay only ₦10,000 for your certificate.

Your entire training is covered by the PillarsConnect scholarship — there are no tuition fees at all. The one-time, compulsory certificate fee of ₦10,000 is what activates your course.

Course & training

100% scholarship — no tuition

FREE
Full access to your chosen course — all lessons included
Self-paced learning on the Cisco NetAcad or PillarsConnect platform
WhatsApp community support while you learn
Progress tracking and practical hands-on labs

Courses are delivered under the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum and PillarsConnect's instructor-led programs.

Certificate fee

One-time · compulsory to start

₦10,000

Official course certificate on completion — verifiable
Processing, issuance and delivery of your certificate
Instant activation of your course access after payment

Pay once

₦10,000

No other charges. Ever.

Option A — OPay transfer (manual)

Reviewed by our team within 24 hours

Bank / App

OPay

Account number

7064846659

Account name

Timilehin Mike Adeyemi

After payment:

Send your receipt screenshot to +2347064846659 on WhatsApp for confirmation. Include your name and course.

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Option B — Pay online with Paystack

Card · Bank transfer · USSD — instant

Pay securely on the website using Paystack checkout. Your payment is verified automatically by our backend and your course access is emailed to you immediately after approval — no receipt needed.

Debit / credit card
USSD
Bank transfer
Bank-grade security

Choose Paystack in the payment step during registration. If online payment is temporarily unavailable, simply use the OPay transfer option above.

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Get course updates, live Q&A sessions, study groups and first access to new courses — straight in the official WhatsApp group.

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Everything students ask us

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