From Zero to Digital Skills Trainer: My 10-Year Journey (And How You Can Start with WordPress in Kenya)

This Didn’t Start as a Big Vision

10 years ago, I wasn’t thinking about building a platform or training hundreds of students.
I was just a young Kenyan trying to figure out how to make money using digital skills and create a meaningful Website.

• No clear direction.
• No mentor.
• No structured learning.

Just curiosity… and the internet.

Like many young people today, I knew one thing:
If I could learn a skill, I could change my situation.
That decision led me to start SMART Choice Graphix — not as a company at first, but as a way to test whether digital skills could actually work.

Where It All Started: Learning Without a Roadmap

Back then, access to structured digital training in Kenya was limited.
So I did what most self-taught people do:

• Watched tutorials
• Practiced daily
• Took small projects (even underpaid ones)
• Learned through mistakes

Slowly, I began working on real client tasks — mostly graphic design and basic web work.

As my journey progressed, I realized having a strong online presence through a personal Website was crucial for success.

At some point, I took a step many beginners hesitate to take:
I built a website for SMART Choice Graphix.
Not because I was an expert…
But because I wanted to be taken seriously.
That single decision changed how clients saw me.

The Turning Point: From Learning to Earning

Once I had:

• A skill
• A portfolio
• A simple website

Opportunities started coming in.
I began:

• Designing for clients
• Building websites
• Sending quotations to organizations

This is where many people misunderstand digital skills.
It’s not just about learning.
It’s about applying what you learn in real-world situations.
That’s how confidence is built.
That’s how income starts.

The Reality: It Was Not a Straight Line

Let’s be honest.
This journey was not smooth.
There were:

• Months with no clients
• Projects that didn’t go as planned
• Times I doubted whether this path would work

But one thing remained constant: Consistency.

Even when results were slow, I kept improving my skills.
And over time, something interesting happened…
People started asking me:

“How did you learn this?”
“Can you show me how to start?”

The Shift: From Doing the Work to Teaching It

That’s when I realized something important:
The problem wasn’t lack of interest.
It was lack of guidance and structure.
Many young Kenyans want to learn digital skills, but:

• They don’t know where to start
• They get overwhelmed
• They consume content but don’t apply

That’s exactly where I had been years before.
So instead of just doing the work, I decided to build something bigger.
That’s how Aube Skills Hub was born.

What Aube Skills Hub Solves

Aube Skills Hub is not just about teaching.
It’s about:

• Giving beginners a clear starting point
• Providing structured learning
• Helping students apply skills practically
• Guiding them toward real opportunities

Because the truth is:
Skills alone are not enough.
You need direction.

Why WordPress Is the Best Skill to Start With in Kenya

If I was to start again today, I would choose WordPress as my entry point.
Here’s why:

1. High Demand in Kenya

Businesses, schools, churches, and organizations all need websites.

2. Low Barrier to Entry

You don’t need to be a programmer to build websites using WordPress.

3. Fast Monetization

With basic skills, you can:

• Build websites for clients
• Offer maintenance services
• Create your own online platforms

4. Scalable Skill

WordPress can grow with you:

• From beginner → freelancer → agency → trainer

Just like my journey.

How You Can Start (Without Overthinking It)

Most people delay starting because they think they need:

• A perfect laptop
• Advanced knowledge
• Enough time

You don’t.
You need:
The right guidance

• A practical starting point
• A structured learning path

That’s exactly why I created a 2-Day WordPress Intro Class.

What You’ll Learn in the Free 2-Day WordPress Class

This is not theory.
It’s practical and beginner-friendly.
You will learn:

• How websites work
• How to set up WordPress
• How to design a simple website
• How to think like someone who can offer services

Why This Class Is Different

Most tutorials leave you confused.
This class focuses on:

• Simplicity
• Real application
• Kenyan context

And most importantly: Helping you take action immediately.

From My Journey to Yours

When I look at the two versions of myself:

• The one starting out at SMART Choice Graphix
• And the one building Aube Skills Hub

The difference is not talent.
It’s:

• Time
• Consistency
• Exposure
• Guidance

Key Lessons From 10 Years in Digital Skills

1. Start Before You Feel Ready

You gain clarity by doing, not by waiting.

2. Consistency Beats Motivation

Motivation comes and goes. Discipline stays.

3. Skills Create Opportunities

But only if you use them.

4. Guidance Accelerates Growth

Doing it alone takes longer.

If You’re Starting Today, Read This Carefully

You don’t need 10 years to get results.
You need:

• The right starting point
• The right environment
• The right mindset

That’s what I didn’t have when I started.
That’s what I’ve built now.

Your Journey Can Start Today

10 years ago, I made a simple decision:
To learn a skill.
That decision changed everything.
Today, you have more access, more tools, and more opportunities than ever before.
The only question is: Will you start?
If you’re serious about learning a digital skill that can open real opportunities:
Start with our 2-Day WordPress Intro Class.
– Registration: Ksh. 200
– Tuition: Free
– Beginner-friendly
– Practical and guided