Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every course, quiz, certificate, and resource on the platform is completely free — and always will be. We are funded by donations and community support, not by charging learners.

You need a free account to enrol in courses, track progress, and earn certificates. You can browse course content and read all 78+ articles without an account. Create your free account here.

Each course has 4 modules. At a comfortable pace, most learners complete a course in 4-6 weeks studying a few hours per week. There are no deadlines — go at your own pace.

Yes. You can enrol in as many courses as you like and switch between them freely. Your progress is saved automatically. Browse all courses.

Our 14 courses cover Black history, Caribbean culture, African civilisations, faith and community, cross-cultural understanding, and teaching resources. Compare all courses side by side.

If you are new to Black history, start with Roots of Resilience. If you are a teacher, try Teaching Truth. Or follow one of our Learning Paths for a guided experience.

Yes. Each lesson includes video content, text material, and some include downloadable resources. Videos support playback speed control (0.75x to 2x) and position saving — you can resume exactly where you left off.

You can retake any quiz as many times as you need. There are no penalties for retaking. We also offer an instant feedback mode that shows you the correct answer after each question so you can learn as you go.

PDF lesson content can be downloaded where available. Video content is streamed and cannot currently be downloaded for offline viewing.

Some courses include written assignments that are reviewed by an instructor. You can submit text-based responses and receive feedback with grades.

Our certificates verify that you completed a structured learning programme with quizzes and assessments. They include a unique verification code and can be shared on LinkedIn. They are suitable for CPD portfolios but are not accredited qualifications.

Yes. The Teaching Truth course is specifically designed as teacher professional development. The certificate includes your name, course title, completion date, and a verification code that can be checked at our verification page.

Complete all lessons in a course and pass the final quiz. Your certificate is generated automatically and can be viewed, printed, and shared from your dashboard.

Yes. Every certificate page has a direct LinkedIn share button. You can also download and print your certificate.

Your dashboard shows all enrolled courses, lesson completion, certificates, badges, learning streaks, and weekly challenges. Progress is saved automatically as you learn.

Yes. The platform is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Video playback, quizzes, and note-taking all work on mobile.

Badges reward milestones (first lesson, 5 lessons, perfect quiz score, etc.). Streaks track consecutive days of learning. Both earn XP that contributes to your level on the leaderboard.

We use Clerk for authentication (bank-grade security) and Supabase for data storage with row-level security. We never sell or share your data. Read our privacy policy.

Yes. Visit Settings and use the "Request Account Deletion" link. We will process your request within 48 hours and delete all personal data.

You can set weekly targets (lessons per week, minutes per week, streak targets) from your dashboard. Goals help you build consistent learning habits.

Claim XP each day you visit the platform. Rewards increase with consecutive days (5-25 XP). This contributes to your streak, level, and leaderboard position.

We have 78+ in-depth articles across 9 topics: Black history, education, faith, unity, Caribbean culture, and more. New articles are published regularly. Browse all articles.

Our core content focuses on Black British history, Caribbean culture, and the African diaspora in the UK. However, many articles and courses cover global topics — African civilisations, the Haitian Revolution, Ubuntu philosophy — that are relevant worldwide.

All content is written or curated by Sylvester Leader (Brother Sylvester), an educator born in St Kitts with over 45 years of experience teaching across the UK, Caribbean, and Africa. Read our story.

Yes. Contact us with your suggestion. We prioritise topics requested by learners and educators.

Yes. Our glossary defines 22 key terms used across our courses and articles — from "African diaspora" to "Windrush generation."

Yes. Use the bookmark button on any article to save it to your reading list. Bookmarks are stored in your browser.

Yes. Brother Sylvester is available for keynote addresses, workshops, panel discussions, and school assemblies. We cover 8 topics across Black history, EDI, faith, and cultural education. View topics and enquire.

Yes. We provide tailored training for schools, organisations, and churches. Training can be delivered in-person or online.

Pricing depends on the format, duration, and audience size. Contact us for a quote. Many of our community engagements are offered pro bono.

There are several ways: make a donation (one-time or monthly), share our content on social media, leave a course review, or recommend us to schools, organisations, and communities.

100% of donations fund education: 40% new course development, 25% teacher training in Ghana, 20% platform hosting and development, 15% content creation and community programmes. Learn more.

Yes. We send weekly insights on culture, history, faith, and education every Tuesday. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime. Sign up in the footer of any page.

Visit our contact page or email contact@brothersylvester.com. We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Not yet, but the website is fully responsive and works as a Progressive Web App (PWA). You can add it to your home screen on iOS or Android for an app-like experience.

We welcome volunteers, especially educators, translators, and content reviewers. Contact us to discuss how you can help.