# PAMP SkillDev PAMP SkillDev is the vocational training and skills development subsidiary within the Health & Education Division, operating as a two-sided marketplace that connects learners seeking practical, job-ready skills with certified trainers, vocational institutions, and employers across PAMP's 7 Wave-1 African markets. Africa faces a critical skills gap — while youth unemployment exceeds 30% in most markets, employers struggle to find workers with practical technical and vocational skills. PAMP SkillDev bridges this gap by providing a marketplace for hands-on training programs in high-demand fields: digital skills, construction trades, automotive repair, hospitality, agriculture technology, healthcare support, and creative industries. The platform combines in-person workshop bookings with online learning modules (via PAMP LMS integration), apprenticeship matching, and verifiable digital credentials. ## Business Model PAMP SkillDev operates a **marketplace commission model** with multiple revenue streams: - **Marketplace Commission**: 15–25% commission on training program bookings made through the platform - **Employer Partnerships**: Recruitment fees when employers hire SkillDev-certified graduates - **Certification Fees**: Per-certificate issuance fees for verified digital credentials - **Featured Listings**: Premium placement fees for trainers and institutions wanting visibility - **Corporate Upskilling**: B2B contracts for workforce development programs with custom curricula - **Government Training Contracts**: Partnerships with national skills development agencies for subsidized training programs MATCH TVET --> MATCH EMPLOYER_T --> MATCH MATCH --> BOOK BOOK --> TRACK TRACK --> CERT CERT --> JOB LEARNER --> MATCH CORP_D --> MATCH GOV --> MATCH style MATCH fill:#ec4899,stroke:#db2777,color:#fff style CERT fill:#f59e0b,stroke:#d97706,color:#fff style JOB fill:#10b981,stroke:#059669,color:#fff `} /> ## Total Addressable Market (TAM) Africa's skills development market is driven by massive youth unemployment, rapid urbanization, and growing demand for technical and vocational skills across both traditional trades and digital economy roles. ## Pricing Structure **Learner Financing**: Partnership with PAMP Credit for pay-later options on training programs above $100, enabling access for financially constrained learners. ## Operating Model PAMP SkillDev operates a **two-sided marketplace** connecting trainers with learners: - **Trainer Onboarding**: Verified trainer profiles with credentials, reviews, and portfolio; background checks via PAMP Face Recognition AI - **Course Discovery**: AI-powered matching based on learner goals, location, budget, and schedule preferences - **Booking & Payments**: Seamless booking with PAMP Pay integration; escrow-based payments released after training completion - **Blended Learning**: In-person workshops supplemented with online modules hosted on PAMP LMS - **Progress Tracking**: Learner progress dashboards with skill assessments, attendance tracking, and competency mapping - **Digital Credentials**: Blockchain-anchored certificates verifiable by employers; integrated with LinkedIn and job platforms - **Job Matching**: AI-powered job matching connecting certified graduates with employer partners seeking specific skills >Platform: Search training programs Platform->>Platform: AI matching (skills, location, budget) Platform->>Learner: Recommended programs Learner->>Pay: Book and pay (escrow) Pay-->>Platform: Payment held in escrow Platform->>Trainer: Booking confirmed Trainer->>LMS: Deliver online modules Trainer->>Learner: Conduct in-person workshop Learner->>Platform: Complete assessments Platform->>Learner: Issue digital certificate Platform->>Pay: Release payment to trainer Platform->>Employer: Match certified graduate Employer->>Learner: Interview / Hire `} /> ## Regulatory Notes | Market | Regulatory Body | Key Requirements | |--------|----------------|------------------| | South Africa | DHET, SETA, SAQA | Sector Education and Training Authority alignment, NQF level mapping, B-BBEE skills development compliance | | Nigeria | NBTE, ITF, NITDA | National Board for Technical Education standards, Industrial Training Fund compliance, NDPR | | Kenya | TVETA, NITA, DPA | Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority registration, NITA levy compliance | | Morocco | OFPPT, CNDP | Office de la Formation Professionnelle standards, CNDP data protection | | DRC | Ministry of Education | Vocational training standards, basic trainer certification requirements | | Senegal | Ministry of Employment, CDP | National vocational training framework, ECOWAS mutual recognition of qualifications | | Ghana | COTVET, DPA | Council for TVET standards, National Apprenticeship Program alignment, Data Protection Act 2012 | **Trainer Verification**: All trainers must provide proof of qualifications, professional certifications, and pass background checks before listing on the platform. ## SWOT Analysis ## Competitive Positioning **Key Differentiator**: PAMP SkillDev uniquely combines **in-person vocational training** with **online learning**, **verifiable blockchain credentials**, and an **AI-powered job matching engine** — creating a complete skills-to-employment pipeline that neither pure online platforms nor traditional TVET institutions can match. ## KPI Dashboard