The certification standard for domestic work in East Africa
Helpers don't just learn on Mdadda — they prove it. Every course ends with a proctored exam. Pass, and earn a tamper-proof certificate with a unique MDC number that households and agents can verify instantly.
Certified supply first. Everything else follows.
The domestic staffing industry in East Africa has always run on referrals and trust built over time. Mdadda changes that with a verifiable credential system. Helpers who earn an MDC certificate carry proof of competence that travels with them — on their profile, in their CV, and shared directly with households.
A unique certificate number issued to every helper who passes their exam — tamper-proof and instantly verifiable by households and agents.
Paid, exam-gated, certificate on pass.
Watch the full course on YouTube, then sit the exam on Mdadda. Pay the exam fee to unlock your attempt. Pass, and your MDC certificate is issued automatically.
Housekeeping Skills
Cleaning techniques, household organisation, laundry, safety and home management best practices.
- Cleaning techniques
- Household organisation
- Laundry & safety
- Home management
Three steps to certified.
Learn on YouTube, sit the exam on Mdadda, and earn a credential that travels with you.
Step 1: Learn
Enroll in your chosen course and watch all the videos on YouTube via the Mdadda app — at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Step 2: Exam
Once you've completed every video, your exam unlocks. Pay the exam fee, then sit the timed, proctored assessment. Auto-graded on submission.
Step 3: Certificate
Pass, and your MDC certificate plus badges are issued automatically — displayed on your profile and CV.
Can't afford the exam fee? Ask your Agent or Household for sponsorship.
Mdadda has a built-in sponsorship system. Helpers can send a request directly to their Agent or to a Household they are connected to. When approved and paid, the course and exam unlock automatically — no chasing, no paperwork.
Request to your Agent
Helper sends the request in-app. The Agent sees it in their Portal, approves and pays via M-PESA or card. The course unlocks instantly.
Request to your Household
Helper sends the request in-app. The Household sees it in their feed, approves and pays via M-PESA or card. The course unlocks instantly.
Free wellness courses, always available.
Household members get instant access to wellness content from day one — no exam, no cost.
- Free
Physical Fitness
Movement routines, home workouts and staying active as a busy household.
- Free
Nutrition
Eating well for East African families — meal planning, food groups and practical guidance.
- Free
Financial Wellness
Personal budgeting, savings habits and financial planning for the household.
Proof that travels with the helper.
Certificates, badges and a portable CV — everything a helper earns on Mdadda follows them onto their profile and into every conversation with a household.
The MDC certificate
Every helper who passes their exam receives a tamper-proof MDC certificate with a unique number that households and agents can verify instantly.
Badges recognise more than exams
Beyond certificates, Mdadda awards badges for platform engagement milestones — completing a profile, being an active community member, completing multiple courses, and more. Badges stack on the Helper's profile alongside their certificates.
Your certificate lives on your CV
Every MDC certificate earned automatically populates a Helper's Mdadda CV — a portable professional document they can export as PDF and share on WhatsApp or social media.
Start learning today
Download the Mdadda app to enroll in a free course, get your first certificate, earn your MDC certificate, and build a CV that opens doors across East Africa.