Today’s youth, tomorrow’s tech professionals

MiDO Academy empowers South Africa’s underserved youth with cybersecurity and professional skills, helping them find meaningful employment within the tech industry.

key features

Our programmes are led by industry experts united by a shared passion for youth empowerment, in collaboration with diverse organisations from across the globe. Through funding, strategic guidance, and ongoing support, our ecosystem of partners helps make education more accessible while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the academy’s mission.

We integrate technical skills, soft skills, and personal development in each of our programmes, training young South Africans to enter the workforce as well-rounded professionals. Our programmes are fully accredited, providing students with recognised qualifications to advance their careers.

Our programmes

From launching a career in IT to advancing skills for high-demand roles, our programmes are built to meet students wherever they are on their professional journey.

MiDO Premium Programme

A comprehensive 10-month programme for aspiring cyber and IT professionals. The programme combines advanced training in IT and cybersecurity with dedicated mentorship and a strong focus on personal development.

Advanced training in IT and cybersecurity.

Prepares students for high-demand tech roles.

Provides essential career and workplace skills.

A strong focus on personal and professional growth.

MiDO CyberX Programme

A streamlined, condensed version of our Premium Programme, CyberX delivers essential cybersecurity knowledge in a shorter timeframe. Perfect for learners seeking a rapid and flexible introduction to the field.

Builds a strong foundation in IT skills.

Prepares students for entry-level IT roles.

Blends essential training with practical experience.

A strong focus on personal and professional growth.

MiDO Cyberhub Programme

An upcoming online programme offering structured online courses, resources and community engagement to make cyber education more accessible to a wider audience.

A strong focus on real-world, industry-relevant training.

Built in collaboration with industry partners to ensure the most relevant content is provided.

Provides the key skills needed for career growth.

Equips students to excel in their chosen field.

GROWTH STORIES

Permanently employed through Integrity360

Jean-Pierre began his MiDO journey as a high school learner participating in MiDO's Foundation Programme at Luckhoff High School’s Digital Hub. There, he discovered a passion for coding that encouraged him to enroll as a MiDO Academy student in 2023. During his time there, he was exposed to pentesting as a career path and decided it was the direction he felt most excited to pursue. He then participated in the Cybersecurity Academy, which provided him with industry-specific skills, access to additional courses, and ample opportunity to connect with industry partners.

Jean-Pierre then completed an internship at Mobius Binary - an organisation specialising in security testing with an accelerator programme for pentesters. Today, he is permanently employed at an Integrity360 company.

Analyst at Integrity360

Analyst Quinn May was introduced to the MiDO journey during his high school years at Luckhoff High School. He joined MiDO Academy in 2023, where he received in-depth IT training. Quinn emerged as a standout participant in the programme, soon taking on a mentorship role among his peers, and successfully completing his CompTIA Security+ certification.

Through the strategic partnership between MiDO Academy and Nclose (an Integrity360 company), Quinn became one of Nclose’s first two interns. He excelled during his internship, passing probation without an extension, and eventually joined as a permanent analyst. Quinn recently completed his CompTIA Systems Analyst certification with support from Nclose, contributes as a full-time analyst, and mentors new MiDO interns entering the programme.

Transforming futures through technology