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The Ba-Suka Academy serves as the talent engine for our operations, creating a specialized pipeline of capable women managers. We invest in comprehensive training, certification, and ongoing support to ensure every graduate is confident, skilled, and positioned for professional career growth.
Our curriculum is designed to move beyond basic mechanics, focusing on the intersection of technology, business, and community leadership. The program consists of 6 weeks of classroom instruction followed by 2 weeks of supervised station practice
Participants learn photovoltaic technology, solar panel installation, inverter systems, and energy storage. Hands-on training includes installing a 10 kW solar system at a Swap & Glow™ station. By the end of this module, graduates understand how solar energy is captured, stored, and distributed.
Deep dive into SIRA™ battery technology, battery management systems, charge/discharge cycles, and diagnostics. Participants learn to identify battery health issues, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot problems. Hands-on training includes swapping 100+ batteries and using diagnostic tools.
Participants learn to operate Swap & Glow™ stations, manage inventory, monitor IoT systems, and respond to alerts. Training includes mobile app usage, real-time data interpretation, and customer service protocols. Participants manage a live station during this module, handling actual customers and transactions.
Participants learn business fundamentals, financial literacy, team management, and customer retention strategies. Training includes budgeting, revenue optimization, staff supervision, and community engagement. Participants develop a business plan for their assigned station.
Graduation is more than a ceremony; it is a gateway to long-term employment and leadership. Every graduate who passes our rigorous safety and operations exams receives professional certification and is assigned to a station where possible
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Advancing from Station Manager to Multi-Station Supervisor and eventually Regional Lead
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Opportunities for experienced managers to contribute to future training programs, product design, and company governance
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Ongoing support from senior leadership to ensure sustained success and an 80% retention rate over 24 months
financial opportunity
Secure your place in West Africa’s most trusted women-led energy infrastructure
At the Ba-Suka Academy, we believe the clean-energy transition is only as strong as the leaders who operate it. Below, we have compiled the most common questions to help you take your first step toward becoming a certified Station Manager.
The Ba-Suka Academy is a specialized training engine designed to create a pipeline of certified women leaders for the clean-energy sector. It provides the technical, business, and leadership skills necessary to manage our solar-powered battery-swapping stations.
We welcome applications from motivated women who are interested in technology, sustainability, and community leadership. No prior experience in electrical engineering is required, as we provide comprehensive training from the ground up.
The certification program lasts a total of 8 weeks. This includes 6 weeks of intensive classroom instruction followed by 2 weeks of hands-on, supervised practice at an active Ba-Suka station.
Technical Operations: Solar arrays, DMS battery systems, and safety monitoring.
Clean Energy & Mobility: The transition to electric motorcycles and environmental impact.
Business Skills: Financial literacy, digital tool usage, and site maintenance.
Leadership: Customer excellence, conflict resolution, and community service.
Yes. Upon successfully passing the safety and operations exams, students receive a professional Ba-Suka Academy Certification, recognizing them as qualified energy infrastructure managers.
Our goal is to assign every certified graduate to a station. While assignment depends on station availability in your area, all graduates are entered into our priority talent pool for new station launches and supervisory roles
We use a performance-linked commission model designed to reward excellence. Our target is for certified managers to earn 2–3× the local minimum wage.
You can apply by sending your name, location, and a brief motivation statement to academy@basukaenergy.com. or by Filling our application form.
