The Uganda Digital Society (UDS) today announced a strategic collaboration with Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, Africa’s leading authority in creative and business education. The partnership will provide Ugandan professionals with access to a wide range of global online courses at significantly reduced rates, aiming to accelerate digital literacy and empower the nation’s workforce with future-proof skills.
This initiative will see UDS individual and corporate members, and affiliates benefit from substantial discounts on Red & Yellow’s acclaimed AI Micro Courses (2-3 weeks) and Short Courses (4-24 weeks).
“This partnership is a landmark achievement for the Uganda Digital Society and a significant step towards realising our vision of a digitally empowered nation,” said John Ssenkeezi, the UDS President. “By joining forces with a globally respected institution like Red & Yellow, we are not just offering courses; we are paving a direct path for Ugandan professionals to gain the critical skills needed to compete on the international stage. This initiative will be instrumental in fostering innovation and driving our digital economy forward.”
Red & Yellow, ranked the #1 Creative School in Africa and the Middle East, is a South African CHE, DHET, and SAQA-accredited institution, endorsed by the Marketing Association of South Africa and IAB SA, and a partner of the Loeries. With a 30-year legacy of producing industry-leading graduates, it boasts a strong reputation. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of their global footprint, bringing their unique blend of “Commercial Logic and Creative Magic” to the vibrant Ugandan market.
Some of the members of the Secretariat of the Uganda Digital Society in a discussion after an event
“At Red & Yellow, our mission has always been to empower people with the business and creative skills they need to thrive in the future world of work. Partnering with the Uganda Digital Society allows us to continue our global expansion, ensuring that Ugandan professionals and organisations gain access to globally benchmarked education that is both practical and transformative. We are proud to bring our unique blend of commercial logic and creative magic to Uganda and play a role in building a digitally confident and competitive workforce.” said Andrew Alison, Chief Commercial Officer.
Under the terms of the agreement, UDS will market and promote a range of specific courses within Uganda. Benefits for the Ugandan professional community include:
- 20% discount on Short Courses and AI Micro Courses for all UDS paid-up members and employees of corporate or agency members.
- 10% discount on all courses for members of UDS partner societies. The initial portfolio of short courses available to Ugandan learners includes:
- Marketing Strategy (12 weeks)
- Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing (12 weeks)
- Digital Content & Copywriting (13 weeks)
- Front-End Web Development (24 weeks)
- Motion Graphics & Animated Content (12 weeks)
- User Experience Design (16 weeks)
- Sustainable Marketing (9 weeks)
- Media Planning (10 weeks)
- Data Analysis for Marketers (10 weeks)
- Design Thinking (6 weeks)
- Project Management (12 weeks)
- Search Engine Optimisation (8 weeks)
- Performance Marketing (10 weeks)
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In line with global trends shaping the future of work, the partnership places special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence micro courses, including AI for Digital Copywriting, AI for Designers, AI for Management Insights, AI for User Experience, and Prompt Engineering. These intensive two-to-three- week programmes are designed to give professionals practical, immediately applicable skills in harnessing AI for creativity, strategy, and business insights. In addition, recognising the unique needs of Uganda’s vibrant agency sector, the Management Development Programme in Agency Leadership will provide UDS member agencies with advanced leadership training to strengthen strategic thinking, client service excellence, and sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.
To qualify for exclusive discounts, applicants must be either fully paid-up individual members of the Uganda Digital Society (UDS), employees of any UDS corporate or agency member, or recognised members of UDS partner societies. Proof of membership is required at the time of enrolment. These discounts are available only to professionals based in Uganda.
Interested individuals can visit https://ugandadigitalsociety.com/red-and-yellow/ to view the full list of courses, select their preferred programme, and share their chosen course together with membership details via email to info@ugandadigitalsociety.com. Once validated, they will receive a discount coupon, which can be applied directly at checkout on the Red & Yellow website.
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