Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures in Tech, Accounting, and Service Excellence.
Our Mission:
To provide high-quality, hands-on education in information technology, preparing students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience required to thrive in the evolving tech industry.
A Subsidiary of AIGC Group of Companies
Smartedge Tech Academy is a forward-thinking, industry-aligned vocational and technical educational institution committed to transforming Liberia’s future workforce through high-quality, practical, and globally relevant IT and business education. As a proud subsidiary of the AIGC Group of Companies, the Academy embodies AIGC’s vision of equipping young Africans with the tools to thrive in a digital and knowledge-driven economy.
Founded in April 2025, Smartedge Tech Academy serves as a dynamic hub for learning, innovation, and career development. Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to succeed in an increasingly globalized and technology-centered world.
Strategically located at 72nd SKD Boulevard, Paynesville City—a central point of Liberia’s growing commercial and residential expansion—the Academy offers a safe, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment for learners of all backgrounds. With modern infrastructure, a hands-on curriculum, and qualified instructors, we are redefining how vocational and technical education is delivered in Liberia.
Our Values
Quality
We knock down barriers, help individuals start life-changing careers, and teach 21st-century tech skills to people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Innovation
Always be learning — actively seek and embrace feedback.
Creativity
Be nice, have fun, do what you love — and inspire others around you to do the same.
Integrity
Get things done. Be resourceful. Embrace change, and thrive in ambiguity.
Exploration
Seek to understand. Assume positive intent. Actively seek out different opinions. Create space for other voices to be heard.
Knowledge
We knock down barriers, help individuals start life-changing careers, and teach 21st-century tech skills to people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Commitment
Collaboration is the key to success — we embrace transparency and empower others to succeed.
Passion
Seek to understand. Assume positive intent. Actively seek out different opinions. Create space for other voices to be heard.
Service
Collaboration is the key to success — we embrace transparency and empower others to succeed.
The SmartEdge Tech Academy Difference
We’re changing the way that education is delivered, and helping driven students understand their true potential. Our immersive programs will prepare you for new career opportunities, backed by support from the SmartEdge Tech Academy Family.
Award-Winning Curriculum
Our curriculum is regularly reviewed by industry professionals to ensure we are teaching the most in-demand and relevant job skills.
That’s why our grads get hired and our award-winning programs are frequently ranked in the top coding bootcamps by industry publications.
Accelerated Education
Our programs are immersive and accelerated — giving students the option to learn full-time (15 weeks) or on a flexible pace schedule (20, 40, or 60 weeks) to quickly start a new career.
Individualized Career Coaching
All students can get up to 180 days of 1-on-1 career coaching to support their job search. Career coaches help with resume review, mock interviews, personal branding, and strategies to stand out as a candidate.
Industry Partnerships
Our Employer Partnerships Team is constantly working hard to create industry partnerships and a robust employer pipeline for SmartEdge Tech Academy grads.
Community is at the heart of what we do.
Learning something new can be challenging. That’s why community is built into our curriculum and teaching style. From pair programming to group projects and 1-on-1 mentoring, students are not alone on their journey.
Diversity & Inclusion Matters
From master’s students to non-degree-holders, bakers, and bartenders, SmartEdge Tech Academy has experience helping diverse populations successfully transform their skills.
Removing Barriers
Our programs are designed for total beginners. No matter your background or previous education, we remove the barriers so you can learn new tech skills and change your career.
Short on time? We’ve thought about that barrier too. We have both full-time programs (15 weeks) and flexible pace programs (20, 40, or 60 weeks) to fit the pace of your life.
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