The Household Electrician Education Program is a transformative, non-profit initiative designed to tackle Africa’s urgent electrification needs by training youth who have completed lower secondary education but are not currently engaged in education, employment, or training. Developed in partnership with Don Bosco Tech Africa and supported by us, the program equips youth with practical skills for wiring and installing household electrical systems in urban and rural areas.

  • Blended learning: Combination of e-learning via Festo LX and hands-on bootcamps.
  • Practical focus: Intensive bootcamp provides real-world experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Broad skill set: Training in electrical safety, household wiring, solar energy, smart-home technologies, and entrepreneurship.
  • Local partnership: Delivered via Festo LX in collaboration with local schools.
  • Employment-oriented: Emphasis on job-relevant skills for sustainable career paths.
  • Work-ready certification: Co-certified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - ready from day one

Private Individuals

The Household Electrician Program equips individuals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to safely manage wiring, install fixtures, and troubleshoot common household electrical problems. Delivered through our digital learning platform Festo LX, the program combines self-paced digital learning with interactive simulations, making complex electrical concepts easy to understand for beginners and lifelong learners alike.

Why it matters to you:

  • Immediate cost savings on household electrical repairs
  • Peace of mind through safe and correct electrical practices
  • Increased personal confidence and independence
  • A practical, employable skill set supporting career growth

How it works:

Access to the Household Electrician Program requires free registration on Festo LX.

Educational Institutions

The Household Electrician Program is a powerful addition to technical and vocational curricula. It bridges theory and practice by providing students with hands-on exposure to real-world electrical systems within a structured digital learning environment. Delivered via the Festo LX platform, institutions can integrate industry-aligned content seamlessly into existing programs, ensuring consistent quality and scalability across classrooms, campuses, and remote learning settings.

Why it matters to your institution:

  • Enrich curricula with industry-relevant content
  • Engage learners through practical simulations and digital exercises
  • Support vocational pathways and employability
  • Ensure scalable and consistent content delivery

How it works:

Festo LX serves as the central digital platform, providing educators with ready-to-use content, assessment tools, and interactive simulations. Access to the Household Electrician Program requires free registration on Festo LX.

Private Training Centers

Stand out in a competitive market by offering a high-demand, future-oriented training program.

Designed to meet the growing demand for skilled electrical professionals, the program supports blended learning models—combining digital theory modules on Festo LX with hands-on workshops. This ensures learners are job-ready while enabling training centers to expand their portfolios with a high-demand, certifiable technical program.

Why it matters to your center:

  • Add a high-demand topic to your offering
  • Flexible delivery through blended learning models
  • Certification opportunities enhancing learner outcomes
  • Competitive differentiation through modern digital training

How it works:

Festo LX acts as the foundation platform, enabling training centers to manage digital content, learner progress, and scalable delivery. Registration on Festo LX is required to access the Household Electrician Program. Please contact your nearest Festo local company for more information.

Government Institutions

Electrical safety, employability, and vocational skills development are national priorities. The Household Electrician Program supports government institutions in upskilling communities, reducing electrical hazards, and strengthening workforce development initiatives. Delivered through the scalable Festo LX platform, the program ensures standardized, consistent training across regions and departments.

Why it matters to your institution:

  • Scalable training solutions for large populations
  • Improve public safety through electrical awareness
  • Support national vocational and employment strategies
  • Strengthen workforce competency and economic resilience

How it works:

Festo LX enables governments to deploy standardized digital learning at scale, track progress, and ensure quality outcomes. Registration on Festo LX is required to access the Household Electrician Program. Please contact your nearest Festo local company for more information.

Multilateral Organizations

For multilateral organizations operating across borders, the Household Electrician Program is a practical tool for empowerment and capacity building. The program delivers accessible, multilingual training via Festo LX, equipping individuals and communities with practical skills that improve safety, create employment opportunities, and support sustainable development goals.

Why it matters to your organization:

  • Multilingual, cross-border accessibility
  • Empowers communities with employable, practical skills
  • Supports large-scale capacity-building initiatives
  • Aligns with global development and sustainability agendas

How it works:

Festo LX provides an unified digital learning platform that enables consistent delivery, collaboration, and knowledge transfer across regions. Participation in the Household Electrician Program requires registration on Festo LX. Please contact your nearest Festo local company for more information.