About Us
Hawassa University is committed to excellence, innovation, and accessibility in education. Our E-Learning platform supports learners with diverse digital resources and flexible online courses, aligned with our mission to be a top research university in East Africa by 2030.
- Academic Freedom & Accountability
- Collaboration & Inclusiveness
- Innovation & Excellence
Official Announcement
Dear Hawassa University Community,
Are you ready to shape your future with digital skills?
Hawassa University is excited to invite you to join the national initiative: "5 Million Ethiopian Coders" a transformative program aiming to empower 5 million Ethiopians with globally competitive digital skills!
What You’ll Learn
This fully online, self-paced program allows you to learn anytime, from anywhere, and complete your training in just 7–8 weeks. No prior experience is required!
Core Courses :
- Web Development
- Mobile App Design
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals
Elective Courses :
- Android Kotlin Developer Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
Why Participate/Join?
✅ 100% Free, World-Class Training
✅ Flexible Online Learning Options
✅ Industry-Recognized Certificates
✅ Career-Boosting Skills in High-Demand Fields
✅ Open to All Departments, All Years
✅ Help Build Ethiopia’s Digital Future
Whether you're passionate about tech or just curious to learn, this opportunity is designed for YOU!
How to Register
Main Program Registration:
Step 1: Register for the program via: https://ethiocoders.et/
Step 2: Begin your journey to becoming a certified coder!
Need help getting started? Download the guide: Step By Step Guide to Register on Udacity
Course Completion Reporting:
Step 3: Report your progress weekly using the MoE progress form: 5 M Ethiopian Coders Report Form!
Staff and students who have already completed courses are welcome to register and report their achievement in this part.
For Support, Contact:
HU eLearning Directorate – 5M Coders Coordination Office
Contact Person: Umer Nuri
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +251 910 146 602
Visit the Ethiopian Coders Initiative site for more information.
Let’s Code. Let’s Build. Let’s Transform Ethiopia.
Together, let’s shape a generation of innovators and problem-solvers—starting right here at Hawassa University.
This initiative is brought to you in collaboration with:
- The Ministry of Education (MoE)
- The Ministry of Innovation & Technology (MinT)
- Hawassa University eLearning Directorate