Ask HN: How do you get started as a developer in rural Morocco?

I have a friend in rural Morocco who wants to make a living with computers. He’s 30, can read and write English, but doesn’t know anything about software or web development. He wants to learn so that he can make a living. What are his options and what specific free courses should he study? What is the quickest path to being skilled enough to take on UpWork (or similar) projects?