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Certification exam support

Your potential deserves an open door.

An exam fee shouldn't stand between you and your next opportunity. Ilekun aims to help cover it.

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What Ilekun does

  1. The barrier

  2. Our response

  3. The opportunity

How it works

A clearer path to your next credential.

The process begins with understanding your goals, reviewing your circumstances, and determining whether your requested certification and support needs fit Ilekun's programme.

  1. Explore the programme's eligibility information to understand whether your goals and circumstances may align with the support Ilekun intends to offer.

Who it's for

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be, too.

Ilekun aims to help people who have the commitment to pursue recognised technology credentials but face financial barriers to paying for certification exams.

  1. You've invested time in learning technology skills and want to take the next step toward a recognised credential.

  2. You're working toward a new professional direction and want to demonstrate the technology skills you're developing.

  3. You're developing your expertise and looking for ways to strengthen your professional profile through recognised certification.

Good to know

To apply, you must be 18 or older. Applicants from any country are welcome. The programme is for people whose monthly income is below the minimum wage in their country, or whose total income over the last two months is below US$300 (or the equivalent in their currency).

Ilekun aims to help people who face financial barriers to pursuing recognised technology certifications. Applicants should have a clear reason for pursuing the certification and be able to explain how it supports their learning or career goals.

Eligibility depends on the programme's approved criteria, the certification requested, and available funding. Meeting these general conditions does not guarantee assistance.

Your next step starts here.

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The Door Check

Knock first. See if you may qualify.

Six quick questions before you apply. No name, no documents, no account.

Here's how it works.

  • One question at a time. Pick an answer and you'll move straight on.
  • You can go back and change answers.
  • At the end, the door gives you a plain-language result on its tag.

Your answers stay in this browser. Nothing is sent or saved.

Got questions?

Everything you need to know.

Ilekun aims to help eligible people access recognised technology certifications by supporting their certification exam fees.

Still have questions? Contact us.

Ilekun is a nonprofit initiative working to make technology certifications more accessible to people who cannot afford the examination fees. We aim to help eligible individuals take meaningful steps towards opportunities in technology.

Our initial focus is supporting certification examination fees, starting with Salesforce certifications. We plan to add other providers, such as ServiceNow and AWS, later. As the initiative grows, we hope to introduce additional learning opportunities, study groups, and connections to potential employers.

Ilekun is intended for individuals who are interested in earning recognised technology certifications but face financial barriers to paying for their examinations.

To apply, you must be 18 or older. Applicants from any country are welcome. The programme is for people whose monthly income is below the minimum wage in their country, or whose total income over the last two months is below US$300 (or the equivalent in their currency).

Our initial programme focuses on helping eligible applicants cover certification examination fees. Study groups, training opportunities, and other learning resources may be introduced in the future as the initiative develops.

No. Ilekun aims to reduce financial barriers to earning technology certifications, but receiving support does not guarantee certification success, employment, or a particular career outcome.

Applications open in rounds, and the next round isn't open yet. When it opens, you'll complete the application form on this website and provide the requested information. We'll review applications according to the programme's eligibility criteria.

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Applications will be reviewed based on the programme's eligibility requirements, the information provided, and the availability of funding. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Every application is reviewed by the Ilekun team. We don't set a fixed timeline, but we'll get back to you as soon as the team has decided on this round's recipients.

Yes, beginners may be eligible if they meet the programme's requirements. Applicants should review the relevant certification requirements and ensure they are prepared for the examination they intend to take.

You can help by sharing Ilekun with people who may benefit, spreading awareness of the initiative, or getting in touch to explore ways to contribute. As the organisation develops, additional opportunities to support its work may become available.

If your question is not answered here, email the Ilekun team and we'll get back to you.

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