For mentors

Mentor the next generation of African cyber talent.

Industry practitioners review learner work, defend capstones, and certify placement-ready talent. Recognition through OCH credits — redeemable for courses, certifications, and partner goodies.

Why mentors matter

1.8M

Unfilled cyber roles globally — and Africa is over-represented in the shortfall

8+ yrs

Average experience required to validate placement-ready learner work

~2 hrs

Per week is enough to materially shape a junior's trajectory

1:1

Mentor-to-cohort ratio is the single strongest predictor of placement outcomes

What you'd do on OCH

Review missions in your tracks

AI-graded submissions in your areas of expertise — you sign off on what's ready.

Defend capstones

Live 15-min sessions or async recorded reviews. Your sign-off mints a verifiable credential.

Run 1:1 sessions

Take learner bookings only during the availability windows you choose.

Outcome-aligned recognition

Credits accumulate when you defend capstones and when learners attribute placements to you.

Public attribution

Your profile carries every defended capstone — employers can verify the trail.

Time-boxed by you

Pick 1–10 hours per week. We respect your calendar.

How application works

1

Apply

5-minute form: tracks of expertise, mentoring focus, availability, evidence links.

2

Human review

A reviewer checks your evidence within 5 business days. No public profile until verified.

3

Verified

Public profile goes live. Capstone proposals and review requests start appearing in your inbox.

4

Recognition

Credits accumulate. Redeem for OCH courses, certifications, and partner goodies.

Mentor the people who'll defend Africa's digital future.

5-minute application. Human-reviewed. Decision within 5 business days.