The Digital Skills League
Where Incredible Talent Competes, Gets Discovered & Unlocks Opportunities.
Access is invite-only via participating educator partners.
What is the Digital Skills League?
The DSL is a cycle-based talent acceleration platform where emerging talent completes real-world simulations to build a verified profile, climbs leaderboards to get discovered by top hiring companies, and unlocks career growth opportunities.
Verified Skills Evidence
Real outputs + scoring from simulations
Leaderboard Visibility
Stand out through performance rankings
Job-Ready Progression
Improve across cycles towards employment
Unlock Opportunities
Access income earning & career growth
Rep your badge. Raise your college. Every simulation you complete strengthens your DSL leaderboard rankings and your institution's. Register to compete and unlock opportunities.
Click on Your Educator's Name to Apply
Select your educator partner below to apply and join their DSL cycle cohort.
Only 1,000 Seats Available — Access is invite-only via participating educator partners.
How You Compete
Five steps from registration to job-ready verified profile.
Apply via Educator
Select your educator partner's logo to register and join their cohort.
Onboard (March 2026)
Complete pre-cycle orientation and readiness setup.
Complete Simulations
Tackle real-world simulations during each 25-day cycle.
Get Scored & Improve
Receive feedback, improve your skills, and progress across cycles.
Climb Leaderboards
Earn rewards, build your verified profile, and access opportunities.
Simulation themes will be announced ahead of each cycle's kick-off.
Eligibility & Requirements
What You'll Need
What You'll Get
Leaderboard: Digital Marketing
Get inspired by the top performers in the DSL's AI in Digital Marketing.
Thandiwe Smith
Andile Matthew Langa
Lindiwe Donald
Sandile Zulu
Deon Steenkamp
Sarah-Ann Lynne
Join a DSL Orientation Session
Have questions before you apply? Join a short onboarding and orientation session to understand how the league works, what to expect in each cycle, and how to compete successfully.
Register for the Orientation SessionOpens an online registration form. After registering, you'll receive a calendar invite.
Choose Your Pathway
Compete in in-demand digital skill pathways. Simulation sets roll out across cycles.
AI in Digital Marketing
Cycle 1 LaunchAspiring digital marketers and content strategists
AI in Customer Experience
Cycle 2 LaunchCX professionals and service designers
AI in Software Development
Cycle 3 LaunchDevelopers and tech-curious builders
Skills assessed and simulation details shared ahead of each cycle.
Rewards & Recognition
Top performers, most improved, and consistency champions will be recognised across cycles. Rewards announced once Pilot rewards partners are confirmed.
Top Performers
Best simulation & pathway scores
Most Improved
Greatest progression across cycles
Consistency Champions
Steady performance throughout
Full reward details will be shared before each cycle begins.
Pilot Cycles & Simulations
Each cycle runs 25 active days + 5 cooldown days for scoring, verification, and leaderboard results.
Pre-cycle Onboarding
Educator onboarding, learner activation, orientation, readiness setup.
Cycle 1: AI + Digital Marketing
25 active days + 5 cooldown. First confirmed pathway.
Cycle 2
Simulations to be announced soon.
Cycle 3
Final cycle.
Post Pilot Wrap-up
Pilot completion.
Cycle themes are announced in advance to allow learners and educators to prepare.
8 Reasons to Join the DSL
Visibility
Showcase your skills to top companies actively seeking talent.
Skill Testing
Be challenged across domains with rigorous evaluation.
Feedback & Learning
Receive constructive feedback to refine your skills.
Prizes
Winners receive rewards recognising outstanding performance.
Profile Exposure
Top companies access your profile, leading to job offers.
Real-World Challenges
Dive into scenarios mirroring professional work.
Career Impact
Enhance employability and stand out in the job market.
Expert Coaching
Winners receive one-on-one sessions with industry experts.
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Ready to Compete & Get Verified?
Choose your educator partner to enter the Digital Skills League Pilot, start building a verified profile that showcases your capabilities, and unlock opportunities.
