Kora is inviting applications for its Sales Academy 2026, a three-month paid programme designed to equip young professionals with practical fintech sales skills and hands-on experience.
The programme is suitable for candidates with 0–3 years of experience, and you do not need a STEM degree or previous sales experience to apply.
Participants will learn directly through practical sales activities, mentorship and real customer interactions, with top performers potentially considered for employment at Kora.
Programme Details
- Programme: Kora Sales Academy
- Duration: 3 months
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Commitment: Full-time
- Experience: 0–3 years
- Cohort Size: Up to 50 participants
- Programme Type: Paid
What You Will Learn
The programme progresses through three practical stages:
- Foundation (Weeks 1–3): Kora products, fintech industry, sales methodologies and customer needs.
- Pipeline (Weeks 4–8): Prospecting, discovery calls, live accounts and pipeline development.
- Conversion (Weeks 9–12): Product demonstrations, customer engagement, deal conversion and final presentation.
Who Can Apply
- Candidates with 0–3 years of work experience.
- Applicants from any academic background; STEM is not required.
- Individuals based in Lagos or willing to relocate.
- Candidates available full-time for the entire three-month programme.
- Applicants interested in building a career in fintech and sales.
- Strong communication, curiosity and willingness to learn.
What You Will Gain
- Paid participation throughout the programme.
- Practical fintech sales training.
- Expert mentorship.
- Real customer and sales experience.
- Experience with prospecting, discovery calls and product demonstrations.
- Performance-based rewards.
- Certificate of completion.
- Opportunity for top performers to be considered for employment at Kora.
Application Deadline
Not specified. Applications are currently open, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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How to Apply for Kora Sales Academy 3-Month Paid Fintech Sales Programme
Interested and qualified applicants should visit the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) Kora Sales Academy 3-Month Paid Fintech Sales Programme portal to start and submit their application online.
You do not need extensive work experience, a specific degree or previous professional sales experience to apply. However, Kora is particularly interested in people who are curious about business, communicate clearly and are willing to learn through practical experience.
You can also visit Dailylight Channel Graduate Jobs Section, Internship Program, Recruitment Exercises, and Job and Career Opportunity Desk Section to explore and discover opportunities you are qualified to apply for.
