UK + Ghana Digital skills that lead to real work
From first click to first client.
Shapeways.io trains young people and adults in web development, design and digital media, in London and in Accra, then helps them find paid work with real clients.
Two hubs, one mission
Choose where you want to start
Our UK and Ghana teams run different programmes for different goals. Pick your country to see courses, prices and the right people to talk to.
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Local time in London
Shapeways.io UK
Hands-on digital skills for young people and adults, delivered live online, in schools and in community centres across London.
Call or WhatsApp 07492 042305
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Local time in Accra
Shapeways.io Ghana
Career-focused tech training at Weija Junction for ambitious 18 to 45 year olds who want to work with UK and US clients.
Call or WhatsApp +233 20 068 6054
Our results so far
Results, not just certificates
We measure success by what our learners go on to do. These are the outcomes from our first two years of delivery.
learners trained in two years
graduates now freelancing full time
websites built for real clients
countries, one standard of training
We work with
Built for learners, and for the people who back them
Learners
Whether you are 16 or 46, starting from zero or changing career, we teach the skills that clients and employers pay for and help you prove them with real work.
- No previous experience needed
- Learn live with a small group, online or in person
- Leave with a portfolio and a plan for your first paid work
Parents and carers
Turn time on screens into skills for the future. Your child builds websites, designs and videos with supportive tutors, and grows the confidence to present their work.
- Practical projects they can show you
- Supportive, supervised sessions
- A clear route to work experience and further study
Schools and colleges
On-site or off-site workshops, timetabled programmes and careers days that give students real experience of the digital industry.
- Bespoke packages that fit your timetable
- Industry-standard software and real briefs
- Supports your careers and enrichment programme
Community organisations
We partner with community centres, referral units and charities to bring practical digital training to the people they serve.
- Delivered at your venue or ours
- Co-designed around your community's needs
- Help with funding bids and reporting
Funders and grant makers
Your support turns into trained, employed people. We report clearly on who we reach and what changes for them, in the UK and in Ghana.
- Measurable outcomes: skills, work and income
- Programmes for under-served young people and adults
- Clear reporting and impact stories
How it works
The .io system: what goes in, what comes out
Our name says it. Every learner moves through the same four stages, whether they join us in a London classroom or at our hub in Accra.
Input
You arrive with curiosity, not a CV. We find out where you are starting from and shape a plan around your goals.
Training
Live, practical sessions in the tools the industry actually uses: WordPress, Elementor, Figma, HTML, CSS, Canva and Excel.
Work experience
Build for real clients, assist in our classrooms or take a placement, so your portfolio proves what you can do.
Output
Leave ready to work: freelancing with your own clients, employed remotely by UK and US companies, or moving on to further study.
Programmes
Start learning this season
Our flagship programme, Decode My Future, runs in both countries. Each version is designed for its own learners and job market.
UK, live online4 weeks
Decode My Future UK
Become a freelance WordPress developer in four weeks. Three evening sessions a week on Zoom, with every session recorded.
Applications open Accra, 12 months
Decode My Future Ghana
A one-year, part-time programme that prepares you for remote work with companies in the UK and US.
Schools and communities
Workshops for schools and groups
On-site and off-site sessions in web development, coding, game design and video, shaped around your timetable.
Online or in person
Short courses in Ghana
Web development, video editing, social media, Figma, data analytics and more. Focused courses for beginners.
Endorsed by and delivered with
In their words
What our graduates and partners say
Decode My Future played an important role in my journey, helping me develop my creative skills and move forward professionally. Since completing the programme, I have gone on to work on major film and television productions, including projects for Netflix, Amazon MGM, HBO and other leading production companies. My journey reflects the importance of developing your skills, gaining practical experience and taking advantage of opportunities to grow. Decode My Future was part of that journey, helping me take steps towards building my career in the creative industries.
Lem Asiedu
Decode My Future graduate, UK
Completing Shapeways.io’s Get Started with Microsoft Package and Remote Work Skills Development programme gave me the practical skills and confidence to pursue remote working opportunities. Since graduating, I have secured roles with two UK-based companies, working as a Lead Administrator and Content Creator. The programme helped me develop valuable digital skills and prepared me to work professionally with international clients. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and grateful for the opportunity to turn my learning into real career progression.
David Edem
Graduate, Microsoft and Remote Work Skills programme, Ghana
We have been working with Shapeways.io for some time now, and we are always impressed with how they are able to engage our young adults on their programmes. All our engagement with Shapeways.io has been delivered online via Zoom. We started this initiative when the lockdown happened and have continued this partnership with the team ever since. Many of our students have gone on to secure internships with companies in web development, graphic design, and games development, whilst some have also gone on to become teachers at Shapeways.io.
Sarah
The King's Trust
Video stories
Watch their stories
Graduates, teachers and ceremonies, in their own words.
Ghana Building Initiative
We're building a tech academy in Accra
A permanent home for training 150 young people every two years, with a focus on women and learners from low-income households.
Shapeways.io studio
Need a website, video or podcast?
Hire our studio. We design websites, film video, produce podcasts and run social media for businesses, charities and schools, and every project gives a trainee real-world experience.
For UK businesses
Build a remote team from £350 a month
Hire skilled, supervised staff from our Accra office for admin, design, video, web, marketing and data roles, with no PAYE, National Insurance or pension to pay.
- 30 remote roles, 3 days a week, full-time or hourly
- Trained in UK data protection and safeguarding
- Instant cost estimate with our calculator
Talk to a real person
Two teams, one inbox
Message the team in the country you’re interested in. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us.
United Kingdom
Courses, schools, community partnerships and funding.
- 07492 042305 · Call or WhatsApp
- info@shapeways.io
- Tooting Works, London
Ghana
Decode My Future, short courses and visits to our Weija hub.
- +233 20 068 6054 · Call or WhatsApp
- info@shapeways.io
- Shapeways.io, Engen Filling Station, Weija Junction, GS-0136-1469, Accra