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# One Million Coders Programme: what it is, who can join and the latest numbers
- URL: https://chale.tech/one-million-coders-programme/
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T19:00:00.000Z
- Description: Ghana’s free One Million Coders programme aims to train a million people in coding and digital skills. Over 140,000 have registered, with cybersecurity the most popular track. Who can join, what it costs (nothing) and how it works.
- Author: Isaac Nana Yaw Annor
- Tags: Policy, Education

The **One Million Coders Programme** is the government’s flagship digital skills initiative, part of President Mahama’s RESET agenda. It aims to train one million Ghanaians in coding and ICT skills over four years, for free.

## The numbers (as of August–September 2026)

| Measure                               | Figure                                       |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Registered accounts                   | 141,954                                      |
| Learners actively in training         | 27,782                                       |
| Course completions                    | 5,812 (the minister later cited over 10,000) |
| Self-paced learners                   | 24,394                                       |
| Learners needing centre-based support | 6,050                                        |
| Reporting training centres            | 118                                          |

Figures are from the Communications Ministry’s September 2026 update (data to 2 August) and its 4 September interview.

## Who can join

- Students at participating universities and institutions.
- Anyone else interested: non-students are encouraged to register independently.
- You register with your **Ghana Card** and an email address.

## What you can learn

Cybersecurity is the most popular track (8,570 learners), followed by data analytics, artificial intelligence and project management. Earlier certifications included network support, data analysis and data protection.

## Universities on board

The University of Ghana and KNUST have made it compulsory for Level 100 students. The Ministry has signed MoUs with 11 universities, including UG, KNUST, UENR, GCTU and UCC, to embed digital certifications into degrees and diplomas. It is also working with the Ghana Education Service on foundational digital skills for 13- to 19-year-olds.

## How to join

Register on the official portal, **onemillioncoders.gov.gh**. Step-by-step: [how to register for One Million Coders](https://chale.tech/one-million-coders-registration/). Need a centre? See [One Million Coders centres](https://chale.tech/one-million-coders-centres/).

Registration is free. Ignore anyone charging a fee to “register” you or promising a guaranteed place.

*This explainer reflects reporting up to September 2026\. We will update it when there is official news.*

*This guide was checked in October 2026\. Menus and services change, so if something looks different on your phone, check with your provider.*

## Common questions

### Is One Million Coders free?

Yes. Registration is free, according to the Ministry.

### Who can join?

Students at participating institutions and any other interested Ghanaian. You register with your Ghana Card.

### Is it compulsory at university?

The University of Ghana and KNUST have made it compulsory for Level 100 students, according to the Ministry.

### What can I study?

Tracks reported include cybersecurity (the most popular), data analytics, artificial intelligence and project management.

## Sources

- [Ghana News Agency: 140,000 register for One Million Coders programme, 10,000 complete training (September 2026)](https://gna.org.gh/2026/09/140000-register-for-one-million-coders-programme-10000-complete-training/?ref=chale.tech)
- [MyJoyOnline: One Million Coders programme records 141,954 registrations (September 2026)](https://www.myjoyonline.com/one-million-coders-programme-records-141954-registrations-27782-active-learners/?ref=chale.tech)
- [Graphic Online: Registration opens for Phase 2 of One Million Coders Programme](https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/registration-opens-for-phase-2-of-one-million-coders-programme.html?ref=chale.tech)
- [One Million Coders Programme (official portal)](https://onemillioncoders.gov.gh/?ref=chale.tech)