Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there is plenty to enjoy at no cost. The Free tier — articles, intro modules from every course, and the Sunday newsletter — costs nothing and never asks for a card. When you are ready for more, the Academy tier (£9/month or £90/year) opens up the full courses, end-of-course quizzes, and certificates you can share. And donations from kind supporters help fund teacher training and scholarships in Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana.

You will need a free account to enrol in courses, save your progress, and earn certificates. You are welcome to look around and read all 91 articles first, with no account needed. When you are ready, create your free account here.

Each course has 4 modules. Most learners finish a course in 4-6 weeks, studying a few hours a week. There are no deadlines and no rush — go at the pace that suits you.

Of course. You can join as many courses as you like and move between them whenever you wish. Your progress is saved for you automatically. Browse all courses.

Our courses explore Black History, Caribbean culture, African civilisations, faith and community, understanding one another across cultures, and teaching resources. Compare all courses side by side.

A lovely place to begin is Roots of Resilience — our foundational course on the African diaspora, welcoming for newcomers and teachers alike. Or follow one of our Learning Paths for a guided journey, step by step.

They do. Each lesson includes video, text to read, and sometimes resources to download. You can slow videos down or speed them up (0.75x to 2x), and they remember your place — so you can pick up right where you left off.

Not to worry. You can retake any quiz as many times as you need, with no penalty at all. There is also an instant feedback mode that shows you the right answer after each question, so every try helps you learn.

Where it is available, you can download PDF lesson content to keep. Video lessons stream online, so they cannot be downloaded for offline viewing just yet.

Some courses include written assignments that a real instructor reads. You can send in your written responses and receive helpful feedback along with your grade.

Each certificate shows that you completed a proper learning programme, with quizzes and assessments along the way. It carries a unique verification code and can be shared on LinkedIn. It is a lovely addition to a CPD portfolio, though it is not an accredited qualification.

Yes, indeed. Each certificate carries your name, the course title, the date you finished, and a verification code anyone can check at our verification page — perfect for a CPD portfolio. Roots of Resilience is the foundation course, and teacher-specific modules are on their way.

Finish all the lessons in a course and pass the final quiz — that is all it takes. Your certificate appears automatically, ready to view, print, and share from your dashboard.

Yes. Every certificate page has a one-tap LinkedIn share button. You are also welcome to download it and print it to keep.

Your dashboard brings it all together — the courses you have joined, the lessons you have finished, your certificates, badges, learning streaks, and weekly challenges. Everything is saved for you as you learn.

Yes, very easily. Everything works beautifully on phones, tablets, and computers. Watching videos, taking quizzes, and making notes all work on mobile too.

Badges celebrate your milestones — your first lesson, your fifth, a perfect quiz score, and more. Streaks count the days you keep coming back. Both earn XP that builds your level on the leaderboard.

Yes, we look after it carefully. We use Supabase to keep sign-ins secure (the same kind of protection banks use) and to store your data safely with row-level security. We never sell or share your information. You can read our privacy policy any time.

Yes, whenever you wish. Visit Settings and choose the "Request Account Deletion" link. We will take care of it within 48 hours and remove all of your personal data.

You can set gentle weekly targets — lessons per week, minutes per week, or a streak to aim for — right from your dashboard. Goals make it easier to keep up a happy learning habit.

Pop in each day and claim a little XP. The more days in a row you visit, the bigger the reward grows (5-25 XP). It all adds to your streak, your level, and your place on the leaderboard.

There are 91 in-depth articles across 9 topics: Black History, education, faith, unity, Caribbean culture, and more. We add fresh ones often, so there is always something new to read. Browse all articles.

Much of our heart is in Black British history, Caribbean culture, and the African diaspora here in the UK. But the world is wide, and many of our articles and courses reach further — African civilisations, the Haitian Revolution, Ubuntu philosophy — stories that matter everywhere.

Everything is written or chosen by Sylvester Leader (Brother Sylvester), an Afrocentric educator born in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, on Saint Kitts — one of ten children and a twin — with 45+ years experience in education, including teaching, careers guidance and policy planning across the UK, the Caribbean, Uganda, Kenya, and Ghana. Read our story.

Yes, please do! Contact us and tell us what you would love to learn about. We listen first to the topics our learners and teachers ask for.

We do. Our glossary explains 22 key words used across our courses and articles — from "African diaspora" to "Windrush generation."

Yes. Tap the bookmark button on any article to pop it onto your reading list for later. Your bookmarks live safely in your browser.

Yes, he would be glad to come. Brother Sylvester gives keynote talks, workshops, panel discussions, and school assemblies, with 8 topics across Black History, EDI, faith, and cultural education. View topics and enquire.

Yes. We shape training around what you need for schools, organisations, and churches. We can come to you in person or join you online.

It depends on the shape of the day — the format, the length, and how many people will join. Tell us a little about your brief and contact us for a quote tailored to you. Many of our community engagements are offered pro bono.

There are lots of kind ways to help: make a donation (one-time or monthly), share our work with friends online, leave a course review, or tell schools, organisations, and communities about us. Every little bit makes a difference.

Every penny goes towards education: 40% new course development, 25% teacher training in Ghana, 20% platform hosting and development, 15% content creation and community programmes. Learn more.

Yes, and it is a friendly one. Every Tuesday we share thoughts on culture, history, faith, and education. It is free, there is no spam, and you can unsubscribe any time. Sign up in the footer of any page.

We would love to hear from you. Visit our contact page or email contact@brothersylvester.com, and we aim to reply within 48 hours.

Not just yet, but the website works beautifully on any device as a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can add it to your home screen on iOS or Android for a tidy, app-like feel.

Yes, please — helping hands are always welcome, especially educators, translators, and content reviewers. Contact us and let us find the right way for you to join in.