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These fictional, original examples show the intended project format. The curriculum plan calls for guided work from foundations through capstone across the learning catalog.

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Build an accessible community service page project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · HTML · CSS · JAVASCRIPT

Build an accessible community service page

Design a mobile-first service page for a fictional Lagos community library, including clear opening hours, location, and registration steps.

Semantic HTMLResponsive CSSKeyboard access
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

A responsive page, source files, and a short accessibility checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Readable at phone widths
  • Keyboard navigation works
  • Links and headings communicate purpose
Suggested starting point

Review the connected HTML learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open HTML
Plan a full-stack appointment booking tool project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · FRONT END · API · DATA

Plan a full-stack appointment booking tool

Map a fictional clinic appointment workflow from availability view to confirmation, including privacy-aware data handling.

User journeysAPI designData validation
Open the full brief 4–6 days
Your deliverable

A clickable front-end prototype, API contract, and data model sketch.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Complete core journey
  • Clear error states
  • Minimal personal data
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Full-Stack Development learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Full-Stack Development
Automate a small inventory report project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · PYTHON PROGRAMMING

Automate a small inventory report

Use a fictional small-shop dataset to calculate low-stock items and create a readable weekly report.

Input validationFunctionsCSV processing
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

A Python script, sample output, and notes on edge cases.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Correct calculations
  • Handles empty or invalid rows
  • Instructions are reproducible
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Python Programming learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Python Programming
Model a simple library loan system project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · JAVA PROGRAMMING

Model a simple library loan system

Create a small Java model for books and loans using fictional data, with rules for due dates and availability.

ClassesCollectionsTesting
Open the full brief 3–4 days
Your deliverable

Source code, a few unit tests, and a brief design note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Rules are easy to follow
  • Boundary cases are tested
  • Code is organised
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Java Programming learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Java Programming
Sketch a mobile market-day planner project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · MOBILE DEVELOPMENT

Sketch a mobile market-day planner

Design a phone experience for a fictional market trader to list stock and note prices when connectivity is limited.

Screen flowsOffline statesReadable UI
Open the full brief 3–5 days
Your deliverable

A 5-screen prototype and a short offline-first interaction spec.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Core task is easy to complete
  • Offline state is explicit
  • Text works on small screens
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Mobile App Development learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Mobile App Development
Prototype a tiny learning game project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · GAME DEVELOPMENT

Prototype a tiny learning game

Build or storyboard a short game that teaches one clearly stated concept through practice and useful feedback.

Game loopFeedbackDifficulty tuning
Open the full brief 3–5 days
Your deliverable

A playable prototype or interaction storyboard with a test note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Learning goal is visible
  • Feedback helps the next attempt
  • Rules are understandable
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Game Development learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Game Development
Find a pattern in fictional market data project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · DATA ANALYTICS

Find a pattern in fictional market data

Analyse an original practice dataset representing fictional weekly produce prices and explain one useful pattern without overstating causation.

CleaningChartsEvidence-led writing
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

A cleaned spreadsheet, two charts, and a one-page insight note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Methods are reproducible
  • Charts are labelled
  • Limitations are stated
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Data Analytics Foundations learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Data Analytics Foundations
Answer service questions with SQL project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · SQL · DATA

Answer service questions with SQL

Query a fictional customer-support dataset to compare request volume and resolution patterns by category.

JoinsAggregationsData checks
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

SQL queries, result tables, and a brief explanation of findings.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Queries match the questions
  • Joins do not duplicate rows
  • Findings match the output
Suggested starting point

Review the connected SQL learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open SQL
Create an operations dashboard project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · POWER BI

Create an operations dashboard

Build a dashboard from fictional delivery data to help a small team spot delays and compare routes.

Data modelVisual hierarchyFilter design
Open the full brief 3–4 days
Your deliverable

A dashboard file or design prototype plus metric definitions.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Metrics have clear definitions
  • Visuals answer operational questions
  • Filters are usable
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Power BI learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Power BI
Evaluate an AI-assisted research summary project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · AI LITERACY

Evaluate an AI-assisted research summary

Compare a generated draft against a small set of provided open references and identify unsupported claims and missing context.

Source checksClaim verificationDisclosure
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A claim-by-claim review and a corrected, cited summary.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Claims trace to sources
  • Uncertainty is stated
  • AI use is disclosed
Suggested starting point

Review the connected AI Automation learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open AI Automation
Write a first-response incident note project artworkCybersecurityOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · SECURITY FOUNDATIONS

Write a first-response incident note

Review a fictional phishing incident scenario and document safe first actions without touching real systems.

TriageEvidence handlingClear reporting
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A concise incident timeline, containment checklist, and escalation note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Actions are safe and authorised
  • Evidence is not altered
  • Escalation is clear
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Security Foundations learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Security Foundations
Review a fictional network baseline project artworkCybersecurityOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · DEFENSIVE SECURITY

Review a fictional network baseline

Assess a fictional small-organisation network diagram and prioritise basic defensive improvements.

Asset inventoryRisk prioritisationControls
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

Annotated diagram and risk-ranked recommendations.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Risks have reasons
  • Controls fit the context
  • No intrusive testing
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Defensive Security learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Defensive Security
Triage an IT help desk queue project artworkCloud & ITOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · IT HELP DESK

Triage an IT help desk queue

Work through a set of fictional staff support requests and propose a clear, safe triage order.

Ticket writingPrioritisationUser communication
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A prioritised ticket board and three user-facing responses.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Urgency is justified
  • Responses are respectful
  • Escalation boundaries are clear
Suggested starting point

Review the connected IT Help Desk learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open IT Help Desk
Plan a cost-aware cloud deployment project artworkCloud & ITOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · CLOUD ENGINEERING

Plan a cost-aware cloud deployment

Design a learning demo architecture for a fictional Nigerian media site and identify cost and availability trade-offs.

Architecture sketchAvailabilityCost awareness
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

An architecture diagram and assumptions checklist; no live cloud account required.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Components have clear roles
  • Trade-offs are stated
  • No secrets or real deployment
Suggested starting point

Review the connected AWS Cloud learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open AWS Cloud
Plan a community learning event project artworkBusiness & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Plan a community learning event

Create a manageable delivery plan for a fictional one-day digital skills workshop in Lagos.

ScopeDependenciesRisk planning
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A project brief, milestone plan, responsibility map, and risk log.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Scope is achievable
  • Dependencies are visible
  • Risks have owners
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Project Management learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Project Management
Build a monthly income plan project artworkBusiness & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · PERSONAL FINANCE

Build a monthly income plan

Use a fictional monthly income scenario to build a flexible budget and compare two savings or expense scenarios.

Budget categoriesScenario planningAssumptions
Open the full brief 1 day
Your deliverable

A simple spreadsheet with formulas and a plain-language reflection.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Totals reconcile
  • Assumptions are visible
  • No personalised financial advice
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Personal Finance & Income learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Personal Finance & Income
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · QUANTITATIVE FINANCE

Explore risk with a simple simulation

Use a small synthetic dataset to explore how variation changes a hypothetical portfolio outcome. This is a learning exercise, not investment guidance.

ProbabilitySimulationRisk communication
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

A reproducible notebook or spreadsheet and a risk explanation.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Assumptions are documented
  • Results can be reproduced
  • Limitations are clear
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Introduction to Quantitative Finance learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Introduction to Quantitative Finance
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Improve a small business process

Map a fictional order-to-delivery workflow for a small Nigerian retailer and suggest one testable improvement.

Process mappingBottleneck analysisMeasurement
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A current-state map and a proposed change with a measurement plan.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Map matches the scenario
  • Improvement is specific
  • Metric can be observed
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Business Operations learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Business Operations
Digital careersOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · TECHNICAL WRITING

Write a useful setup guide

Create a step-by-step guide for a beginner to set up a common digital tool, using original screenshots or properly licensed visuals.

AudienceStructurePlain language
Open the full brief 1–2 days
Your deliverable

A short accessible guide and a test-reader checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Steps work in order
  • Terms are explained
  • Visual rights are recorded
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Technical Writing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Technical Writing
Run a small usability review project artworkDigital careersOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · UI/UX

Run a small usability review

Review a fictional service prototype using a short task script and record improvement ideas without collecting sensitive personal data.

Task designObservationInclusive iteration
Open the full brief 2–3 days
Your deliverable

A task script, observation summary, and revised screen sketch.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Tasks are neutral
  • Notes separate observation from opinion
  • Changes address evidence
Suggested starting point

Review the connected UI/UX learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open UI/UX
ResearchOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · RESEARCH METHODS

Document a small research study

Design a small desk-research project around a question relevant to learners in Nigeria and clearly record source rights and limits.

Question framingMethodsLimitations
Open the full brief 2–4 days
Your deliverable

A two-page project note with question, method, citations, and limitations.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Question is answerable
  • Sources are attributable
  • Limits are honest
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Discover research preview learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Discover research preview
Create a responsive event page with CSS project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · CSS

Create a responsive event page with CSS

Style a fictional Lagos community tech event page for small phones, wider screens, and readable contrast. Keep layout rules reusable.

CSSApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A responsive page, CSS file, and short breakpoint explanation.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected CSS learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open CSS
Build a guided registration form project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · JAVASCRIPT

Build a guided registration form

Add clear client-side validation to a fictional workshop registration form. Explain errors without relying on colour alone.

JavaScriptApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A working form demo with validation cases and accessibility notes.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected JavaScript learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open JavaScript
Build a searchable learning-area browser project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · REACT

Build a searchable learning-area browser

Create a small React interface that filters learning topics and has useful loading, empty, and selected states.

ReactApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A React prototype, component map, and interaction checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected React learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open React
Design a safe course enrolment API project artworkSoftwareOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · BACK-END DEVELOPMENT

Design a safe course enrolment API

Plan an API for a fictional course catalogue: define request validation, permission boundaries, and useful error responses.

Back-end DevelopmentApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

An API contract, sample requests, and a security review checklist. No live service required.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Back-end Development learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Back-end Development
Review a fictional small-business cashbook project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · EXCEL

Review a fictional small-business cashbook

Use a synthetic monthly cashbook to reconcile totals, spot missing values, and summarise inflows and outflows.

ExcelApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A checked spreadsheet with formulas, a summary, and assumptions.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Excel learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Excel
Clean a synthetic attendance dataset project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS

Clean a synthetic attendance dataset

Use fictional learner attendance records to inspect missing values, standardise categories, and describe patterns without identifying individuals.

Python for Data AnalysisApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A reproducible notebook, cleaned sample, and limitations note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Python for Data Analysis learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Python for Data Analysis
Frame a data science question project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · DATA SCIENCE

Frame a data science question

Turn a fictional retail operations question into a measurable analysis plan, selecting appropriate features and a validation strategy.

Data ScienceApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A question brief, feature list, analysis plan, and evaluation criteria.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Data Science learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Data Science
Compare two models on synthetic data project artworkData & AIOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · MACHINE LEARNING

Compare two models on synthetic data

Use a small synthetic classification dataset to compare baseline and improved models. Explain error trade-offs and where the models should not be used.

Machine LearningApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A reproducible notebook, comparison table, and model limitations note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Machine Learning learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Machine Learning
CybersecurityOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · NETWORKING

Map a fictional community learning network

Draw a small learning-centre network and identify safe segmentation and access-control improvements without scanning real networks.

NetworkingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

An annotated network diagram and prioritised control plan.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Networking learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Networking
CybersecurityOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · SOC ANALYST

Triage a synthetic security alert

Review a fictional authentication alert and document what to verify, what not to assume, and when to escalate to an authorised team.

SOC analystApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

An alert triage record with evidence, uncertainty, and escalation notes.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected SOC analyst learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open SOC analyst
CybersecurityOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · AUTHORIZED ETHICAL HACKING LABS

Scope a contained security lab exercise

Write a rules-of-engagement sheet for an intentionally vulnerable local training lab, including written permission, scope, and stop conditions.

Authorized ethical hacking labsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A lab scope, safe test plan, and remediation-first report. Do not test public systems.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Authorized ethical hacking labs learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Authorized ethical hacking labs
Cloud & ITOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · LINUX SYSTEMS

Prepare a Linux service handover

Use a provided fictional Linux service scenario to document checks, access roles, logs, and safe restart steps.

Linux SystemsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A runbook with role boundaries, commands to verify, and a rollback checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Linux Systems learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Linux Systems
Cloud & ITOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · MICROSOFT AZURE

Sketch an Azure learning environment

Design a low-cost fictional Azure learning setup and show how identities, network boundaries, and budget alerts should be considered.

Microsoft AzureApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

An architecture sketch, assumptions, and learner cleanup checklist. No cloud account required.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Microsoft Azure learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Microsoft Azure
Map a Google Cloud data workflow project artworkCloud & ITOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · GOOGLE CLOUD

Map a Google Cloud data workflow

Plan a fictional data ingestion and reporting workflow, identifying where access, retention, and cost controls belong.

Google CloudApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A workflow diagram and access/cost review notes.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Google Cloud learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Google Cloud
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SAMPLE BRIEF · DEVOPS

Create a release checklist for a demo app

Plan a simple release pipeline for a fictional learning app, with build checks, review gates, rollback, and secret-handling notes.

DevOpsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A pipeline diagram, release checklist, and rollback steps.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected DevOps learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open DevOps
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SAMPLE BRIEF · ACCOUNTING

Classify a synthetic transaction journal

Organise fictional microbusiness transactions into a basic journal and explain the assumptions used for each category.

AccountingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A balanced sample journal, category definitions, and reconciliation note.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Accounting learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Accounting
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Compare fictional business performance

Use synthetic monthly statements for two fictional businesses to calculate a few meaningful ratios and explain the limits of the comparison.

Financial AnalysisApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A calculation sheet, labelled charts, and evidence-based comparison.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Financial Analysis learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Financial Analysis
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · FINANCIAL MODELING

Build a simple scenario model

Create a three-scenario model for a fictional small business using visible assumptions and sensitivity checks.

Financial ModelingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A spreadsheet model with assumptions, scenarios, and validation checks.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Financial Modeling learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Financial Modeling
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SAMPLE BRIEF · RISK MANAGEMENT

Create a practical risk register

Review a fictional digital service launch and identify operational, privacy, delivery, and continuity risks with suitable owners.

Risk ManagementApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A prioritised risk register with response options and review dates.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Risk Management learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Risk Management
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SAMPLE BRIEF · FINTECH OPERATIONS

Map a responsible digital payment journey

Describe a fictional payment support journey and note where confirmation, dispute handling, fraud checks, and customer communication fit.

Fintech OperationsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A service blueprint and escalation checklist. No real payment is involved.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Fintech Operations learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Fintech Operations
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SAMPLE BRIEF · VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE

Organise a sample executive week

Turn a fictional set of meeting, travel, and follow-up requests into a prioritised weekly schedule with clear assumptions.

Virtual assistanceApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A draft calendar, task tracker, and handover note using fictional information.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Virtual assistance learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Virtual assistance
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SAMPLE BRIEF · CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Resolve a sample customer support queue

Respond to fictional service requests with empathy, clear next steps, and sensible escalation boundaries.

Customer supportApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

Three drafted replies, a triage table, and a quality checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Customer support learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Customer support
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SAMPLE BRIEF · YOUTUBE AUTOMATION

Design a responsible YouTube publishing workflow

Plan a fictional channel workflow from topic research and original scripting to rights checks, human review, and scheduled publishing.

YouTube AutomationApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A channel workflow, editorial checklist, and sample publishing calendar.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected YouTube Automation learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open YouTube Automation
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SAMPLE BRIEF · AI YOUTUBE VIDEO PRODUCTION

Produce an AI-assisted explainer video plan

Create an original short explainer concept and identify where AI may assist with ideation or editing, with human checks for facts, likeness, and rights.

AI YouTube Video ProductionApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A script, shot list, disclosure note, and final quality checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected AI YouTube Video Production learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open AI YouTube Video Production
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SAMPLE BRIEF · YOUTUBE SHORTS PRODUCTION

Storyboard a useful 30-second Short

Turn a practical topic into a vertical video storyboard with a clear hook, captions, useful context, and an accessible close.

YouTube Shorts ProductionApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A six-frame storyboard, caption plan, and timing notes.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected YouTube Shorts Production learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open YouTube Shorts Production
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SAMPLE BRIEF · AFFILIATE MARKETING

Plan a transparent affiliate recommendation

Compare fictional products against a clear audience need and design a recommendation that discloses any referral relationship.

Affiliate MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A comparison sheet, sample recommendation, and disclosure checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Affiliate Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Affiliate Marketing
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SAMPLE BRIEF · AI MARKETING

Review an AI-assisted campaign draft

Use a fictional product brief to shape a campaign concept and check generated claims, audience assumptions, accessibility, and brand fit.

AI MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A reviewed campaign brief with edits and a human-approval checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected AI Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open AI Marketing
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SAMPLE BRIEF · SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Build a community-first content calendar

Plan a week of useful posts for a fictional Nigerian learning event, with platform-appropriate formats and a moderation note.

Social Media MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A seven-day calendar, sample post, and response guide.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Social Media Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Social Media Marketing
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SAMPLE BRIEF · CONTENT MARKETING

Create a practical learning resource

Turn one common learner question into a useful, cited resource with a clear audience, structure, and follow-up action.

Content MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

An outline, draft excerpt, source list, and editorial checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Content Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Content Marketing
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SAMPLE BRIEF · EMAIL MARKETING

Map a respectful event email sequence

Design an opt-in reminder sequence for a fictional online workshop, including frequency, unsubscribe visibility, and useful message content.

Email MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A three-message sequence, timing map, and consent checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Email Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Email Marketing
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SAMPLE BRIEF · MARKETING ANALYTICS

Evaluate a fictional campaign report

Use a synthetic campaign report to define useful measures, check the denominator, and explain what the results cannot prove.

Marketing AnalyticsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A metric glossary, labelled chart, and short evidence-based readout.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Marketing Analytics learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Marketing Analytics
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SAMPLE BRIEF · SEO

Improve a local service information page

Review a fictional service page for clear titles, useful headings, accurate location information, and accessibility before suggesting search improvements.

SEOApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A page audit and revised metadata/content outline.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected SEO learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open SEO
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SAMPLE BRIEF · ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Test a small business idea

Describe a fictional learner-focused service idea and design a low-cost, ethical way to test whether the problem is real.

EntrepreneurshipApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A one-page value proposition, interview questions, and a decision rule.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Entrepreneurship learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Entrepreneurship
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · E-COMMERCE

Plan a product catalogue for mobile buyers

Organise a fictional Nigerian artisan catalogue around useful product details, delivery clarity, and a low-bandwidth mobile flow.

E-commerceApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A catalogue prototype, product data fields, and buyer journey checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected E-commerce learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open E-commerce
Business & financeOriginal project-specific artwork
SAMPLE BRIEF · PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Design a team workboard

Create a lightweight task board for a fictional volunteer team, with clear ownership, status, and weekly review rules.

Productivity ToolsApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A sample workboard, usage guide, and team handover checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • Work addresses the brief
  • Assumptions and limitations are clear
  • Another learner can review the artifact
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Productivity Tools learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Productivity Tools
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SAMPLE BRIEF · DIGITAL MARKETING

Create a practical Digital Marketing portfolio piece

Apply a core Digital Marketing concept to a clearly scoped fictional scenario. Record your choices, assumptions, and what you would improve after review.

Digital MarketingApplied practiceClear documentation
Open the full brief 1–3 days
Your deliverable

A course-specific Digital Marketing artifact, a short explanation, and a self-review checklist.

Work through the brief
  1. Plan: restate the goal and list your assumptions.
  2. Make: create the artifact described in this brief.
  3. Review: use the checklist below to check your work.
  4. Reflect: write what you would improve in a second version.
Review checklist
  • The work addresses the brief
  • Key decisions and assumptions are explained
  • Another learner can follow the result
Suggested starting point

Review the connected Digital Marketing learning area and gather the materials you need before beginning.

Open Digital Marketing
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