Thinkng

THINKNG Research

About this app

Thinkng — Learn. Research. Grow.

Thinkng is an academic platform built for ambitious students who want to do more
than study. It connects structured learning directly to real research
opportunities, helping you build credentials, earn certificates, and contribute
to meaningful work.



FOR STUDENTS

Start with a growing course catalog that covers research methods, leadership,
business analysis, DevOps, technology, finance, and more. Complete assessments,
earn certificates, and work toward becoming a certified Research Talent — your
gateway to funded research projects and real-world impact.

• Browse and enroll in published courses across multiple disciplines
• Track your progress, completions, and certificates on your dashboard
• View your enrolled courses, ongoing work, and completed modules at a glance
• Apply to become a Research Talent and unlock the research marketplace
• Manage your research applications and proposal submissions in one place



FOR RESEARCH TALENTS

Once you qualify, access the Thinkng Marketplace — a curated space where
organisations post real research calls and funded projects. Submit proposals,
join project teams, track milestones, and build a verified research portfolio.

• Browse and filter open research calls by topic, type, and deadline
• Submit research proposals directly to organisations
• Collaborate with project teams on milestone-driven deliverables
• Track project progress, deadlines, and submission status
• Build a profile showcasing your expertise, training, and completed work



LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A full LMS built for professional and academic development:

• Courses spanning technology, leadership, research, and business
• Clear descriptions, prerequisites, and structured learning paths
• Progress tracking and automatic certificate issuance
• Notification alerts when courses are updated or new content is added



STAY IN THE LOOP

• Real-time notifications for approvals, project updates, and course activity
• Dashboard activity feed with personalised summary cards
• Badge counts on in-app alerts so you never miss a critical update



GETTING STARTED

1. Download the app and create a free account
2. Verify your email address
3. Explore the course catalog and enroll in your first course
4. Complete your learning path and apply to become a Research Talent
5. Access the marketplace and start contributing to research projects



Thinkng is built on the belief that Africa's next generation of researchers
deserves infrastructure that is credible, connected, and accessible. Whether you
are a student laying the foundation or a trained researcher seeking your next
project, Thinkng is your platform.

What’s new

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