BORDERLESS SKILLS

What BORDERLESS SKILLS does

Borderless Skills LTD is a Nigerian EdTech company founded in 2023 and headquartered in Ibadan under the parent initiative LifeDev Health, with the founder Tobi Emmanuel Amonimo also leading affiliated brand TES Digitals. The company operates a WordPress-based learning management system that delivers self-paced digital skills courses across cyber security, copywriting, UI/UX design, frontend web development, AI literacy, data analytics, no-code tools, and virtual assistance, paired with an internship-to-employment pipeline (Borderless Experts) intended to place graduates into remote roles globally.

The core product surface spans an individual learner marketplace, a creator monetization platform, an affiliate referral program, and a corporate hiring channel. The platform processes payments via Paystack and uses a third-party ScoreApp-powered assessment for skill matching. Revenue is generated through one-time course purchases priced between ₦40,000 and ₦160,000, recurring creator subscriptions at $69 (Pro) and $99 (Elite) per month, affiliate commissions paid above a $20 threshold, and bundled training packages. Institutional sales exist via the Crawford University partnership requiring all students to complete a digital skills certification before graduation, and channel partnerships with Japademy for study-abroad and career counselling referrals.

The company has 5 employees, no external funding rounds disclosed, and relies on a multi-channel GTM spanning content marketing, webinars, community events, social media, affiliate promotion, and university partnerships. Reported scale metrics include thousands of learners, over 100 company logos displayed as 'trusted,' and a self-reported 86% job placement rate for course completers in 2023. There are no patents, certifications, or regulatory actions recorded.

Name

BORDERLESS SKILLS

Legal name

Borderless Skills LTD

Website

https://borderlessskills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Borderless Skills is a Nigerian EdTech platform founded in 2023 that delivers self-paced digital skills courses and an internship-to-employment pipeline, serving students, young professionals, and underserved African communities seeking remote work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Education Platform

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs (MPACALAI), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Online skills training
• E-learning platform
• Job matching platform
• Digital education courses
• Remote work training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibadan

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: One-time purchase model for individual courses ranging from ₦40,000 to ₦160,000. Students pay once and receive lifetime access to course content and certificate upon completion.
2. Creator Subscription Plans: Three-tier subscription model for course creators: Free (limited uploads), Pro at $69/month (7 uploads + marketing support), and Elite at $99/month (unlimited uploads + full marketing done-for-you).
3. Affiliate Commissions: Commission-based revenue from affiliate partners who promote and sell courses. Affiliates earn referral fees for each successful sale through their unique tracking links.
4. Bundled Packages: Business development and marketing training bundles sold as package deals for professionals seeking comprehensive skill development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Borderless Skills operates an EdTech platform that delivers self-paced digital skills courses (cyber security, copywriting, design, UI/UX, web development, AI, data analytics, virtual assistance, no-code tools) paired with internship placement, AI-powered skill matching via ScoreApp, and a job/expert matching portal (Work & Earn Without Borders and Borderless Experts). It also runs a Creator Platform that lets third-party instructors monetize courses and an Affiliate Program for referral-based course promotion, with all course purchases providing lifetime access and completion certificates.

Product overview

Borderless Skills is an EdTech platform operating as a comprehensive learning-to-employment ecosystem. The core platform consists of Borderless Skills Academy offering digital skills courses (including Cyber Security, Copywriting, Design, UI/UX, Web Development, AI, Data Analytics, and Virtual Assistant training), paired with a job matching/expert network service (Work & Earn Without Borders) and internship placement program. Supporting products include: Creator Platform (3-tier instructor monetization), Affiliate Program (commission-based referrals), AI Assessment & Matching (ScoreApp-powered recommendations), Tech Skills for Public Health Professionals and Educators, School Digital Empowerment Initiative, Relocation Mentors, and Webinars/Community Events. The platform also integrates through Borderless Experts for hiring services and offers No-Code Solutions Training and Bundles. All courses provide lifetime access, certificates of completion, and pathway to internship/job placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Borderless Experts: A related platform for hiring experts without borders, connecting businesses with global talent.
• Borderless Skills Academy
• TES Digitals

Products and services

• Borderless Skills Platform An EdTech platform providing online courses, skill development programs, internship opportunities, and job matching services to help individuals learn, gain experience, and secure employment globally.
• Borderless Skills Academy Digital skills training program for students and young professionals offering self-paced online courses with certification, internship matching, and job placement services.
• Borderless Experts Platform enabling businesses to hire vetted experts globally, managed through affiliate brand Borderless Experts, connecting companies with remote talent who completed Borderless Skills certifications.
• Work & Earn Without Borders Job matching and expert network platform connecting professionals with remote work and contract opportunities globally.
• Creator Platform Instructor monetization platform with three tiers: Basic (free with 2 uploads each), Pro ($69/month with 7 uploads and marketing support), and Elite ($99/month with unlimited uploads and full marketing support).
• Affiliate Program Commission-based referral program allowing affiliates to earn commissions by promoting Borderless Skills courses, with payments processed when earnings exceed $20.
• AI Assessment & Matching AI-powered skill assessment tool using ScoreApp to recommend appropriate skill paths and match users with suitable courses based on their profile.
• Relocation Mentors Migration mentorship service helping individuals with relocation plans for working in tech abroad, avoiding agencies and visa risks.
• Tech Skills for Public Health Professionals Specialized program providing digital health, AI, health data, and technology skills for public health practitioners.
• Tech Skills for Educators Specialized program providing technology and digital skills training for teachers and lecturers.
• School Digital Empowerment Initiative Program introducing students to digital and future-of-work skills at the school level.
• Bundles (Business Development & Marketing) Pre-packaged training bundles covering various aspects of business development and marketing for entrepreneurs.
• Webinars & Community Events Live and on-demand webinars featuring industry experts covering topics like AI, business growth, women in tech, and no-code solutions.
• No-Code Solutions Training Training program teaching no-code tools and platforms that allow individuals without programming knowledge to build applications and websites using visual interfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% job placement rate for course completers in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crawford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024University partnership where all Crawford University students are required to complete a digital skills certification course on Borderless Skills before graduation. Students receive joint certification from both institutions and access to internship/job portal. Crawford students receive 50% discount via code CRU2024. Partnership meeting held at university campus in Ogun State, Nigeria.
• TES DigitalscoreTechnology or IntegrationAffiliated brand providing digital services (web development, product design, digital marketing). TES Digitals develops and maintains the Borderless Skills platform. Founder Tobi Emmanuel also leads TES Digitals as CEO, building digital solutions for startups globally.
• LifeDev HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent initiative/company behind Borderless Skills. LifeDev Health focuses on reducing health inequality through digital empowerment. Borderless Skills is described as 'A LifeDev Health initiative' equipping underserved communities with digital skills.
• JapademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education consultancy and career acceleration partner. Japademy helps students with study abroad enrollment and career counseling. Borderless Skills alumni are referred for student career counselor positions and study abroad enrollment officer roles through Japademy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace for online learning with hundreds of thousands of courses across technology, business, and creative skills. Comparable marketplace model for instructor-led digital skills courses, with much larger catalog and consumer brand.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to offer courses, certificates, and degrees across thousands of subjects including technology and business. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Borderless Skills on professional digital skills content but operates at vastly larger scale.
• NIIT: Global IT training and talent development company offering courses, certifications, and corporate training in technology skills. Comparable on IT skills training and certification, though primarily B2B and institutional.

Direct peers

• HyperionDev: South Africa-headquartered coding bootcamp offering mentored online training in software engineering, data science, and web development with career support. Comparable in offering job-oriented digital skills training with placement outcomes to learners in Africa and globally.
• Andela: Africa-focused tech talent marketplace connecting trained African software engineers with global employers. Directly comparable mission of training African talent for global remote work, though Andela operates at significantly larger scale and focuses on elite engineering talent.
• Codecademy: Online platform specializing in coding and tech skills courses with interactive learning paths and career-oriented tracks. Comparable offering focused on web development, data, and AI skills with completion certificates.
• uLesson: Nigerian EdTech platform providing video-based learning for secondary and tertiary students across Africa. Closest geographic peer operating in the same Nigerian market with digital learning content, though focused more on academic subjects than professional digital skills.
• Simplilearn: Online professional training platform offering bootcamps and certification courses in digital skills (cybersecurity, data, cloud, project management). Comparable as a digital skills bootcamp with certificate-led offerings and global reach.
• ALX Africa: Africa-focused tech training program offering free software engineering and data science courses with career support. Highly comparable as a peer offering digital skills training and career placement to African learners, though backed by large institutional sponsorship.

Regional players

• PrepClass: Nigerian EdTech platform focused on tutoring and test preparation across STEM and academic subjects. Same geographic market but different focus area (academic tutoring rather than professional digital skills).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/borderless-skills

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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