UpSkill Digital is a digital skills training agency catering for both businesses and individuals. Founded by Gori Yahaya in 2015, the company provides a wide range of training modules, such as digital marketing, Google Analytics, and social strategy. UpSkill Digital is also an alumnus of the Mayor’s International Business Programme, which aims to help businesses to expand globally. With more than 390 coaches across 34 countries, the company has a number of global clients including Expedia Group, Santander and Fujitsu.
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Gori Yahaya
Founder - UpSkill Digital
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