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Get Job-Ready in Data & Web Development

Intensive, project-based training designed for Zambia's digital economy. Build real projects, master in-demand skills, and land your first role.

5
Learning Sprints
15+
Real Projects
12
Week Programme
No prerequisitesβ€”we teach from zero
Live mentorship from industry professionals
Pay per sprint. Progress at your pace.
example.py
# Learn Data Science
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

# Real Zambian Data
data = load_kwacha_exchange()
analysis = data.groupby('year').sum()

plt.plot(analysis)
plt.show()  # Your first insight!
✨ Build Real Projects
πŸ’° Pay Per Sprint β€’ No Long-Term Commitment

Structured Learning in 5 Sprints

From Zero to Deployed Engineer in 12 Weeks

Move beyond "teaching coding" to "training Junior Engineers." This curriculum mimics real-world tech jobs: working in sprints, using industry tools, and solving actual business problems.

βœ“ Join any single sprint β€’ βœ“ Pay only for what you need β€’ βœ“ Flexible learning path

Weeks 1-2 β€’ 2 weeks

Software Engineering Fundamentals (Python)

The Goal

Stop writing scripts; start writing software. Focus on clean code, logic, and developer tools.

Learning Modules (3)

What You'll Build in This Sprint

The Day 0 Setup

Students set up a repository, push a 'Hello World' to GitHub, and deploy it live.

The Mobile Money Fee Engine

Build the logic for a mobile money app. If the user sends K150, calculate the fee. If they have insufficient funds, return a specific error. If the network is down, retry.

The Shoprite Inventory Manager

Create a system that stores products (dictionaries) in a list. Write functions to add_stock(), sell_item(), and check_inventory().

πŸ’° Pay Per Sprint

Ready to Master Engineering Foundation?

Join this sprint individually! You don't need to commit to the full program.

βœ“ Pay only for this sprint β€’ βœ“ No long-term commitment β€’ βœ“ Start immediately

2 weeks β€’ 3 modules β€’ Pay-as-you-go pricing

Capstone Projects (Graduation Requirement)

Students must pick one to build and present. These are production-ready projects that showcase your skills to potential employers.

The FinTech App: Village Banking Platform

A 'Village Banking' web app that tracks contributions, calculates interest, and visualizes group savings.

Skills Used
  • Full-stack development (Flask + React/Vanilla JS)
  • SQL database design
  • Financial calculations and interest tracking
  • Data visualization with charts
  • User authentication and authorization

Impact:

Digitize traditional Zambian savings groups (chilimba) with automated tracking and transparent reporting.

The Agri-Tech AI: Crop Disease Detector

A WhatsApp bot where farmers send a photo of a crop, and the AI identifies diseases and recommends local pesticides.

Skills Used
  • AI/ML integration (OpenAI Vision API or custom model)
  • WhatsApp Business API integration
  • Image processing and classification
  • Database of Zambian agricultural products
  • SMS/USSD fallback for low connectivity

Impact:

Help smallholder farmers diagnose crop problems early and access affordable treatment options available in Zambia.

The Civic Data Dashboard: CDF Tracker

A public dashboard visualizing the CDF (Constituency Development Fund) utilization by district.

Skills Used
  • Data scraping and cleaning
  • Interactive data visualization
  • Geographic mapping (Zambian constituencies)
  • Public API development
  • Responsive web design

Impact:

Promote transparency and accountability by making government spending data accessible to ordinary citizens.

πŸ’° Flexible Payment Options

Ready to Start Your Learning Journey?

Enroll in a single sprint or commit to the full 12-week program. Pay as you go with no long-term commitment required.

Choose 1 sprint β€’ Choose multiple sprints β€’ Or take all 5 for the complete journey

Each sprint is priced separately β€’ Pay only for what you need

Career Operating System

Why Employers Will Hire You

This curriculum includes a "Career OS" layer running in the background. You won't just learn to codeβ€”you'll learn to work like a professional engineer from day one.

GitHub Portfolio

Every lab is pushed to GitHub. By the end, students have 15+ proven projects.

Mock Sprints

We don't just 'study.' We have daily Stand-ups (09:00) and Friday Demos.

Soft Skills

Learn how to ask technical questions, write documentation, and present data to non-technical bosses.

Professional Communication

Master Slack, email etiquette, code reviews, and remote work collaboration.

Interview Preparation

Technical interview practice, portfolio presentation, and salary negotiation skills.

Industry Mentorship

Connect with working engineers in Zambian and international tech companies.

What You'll Have After Graduation

15+ proven projects on GitHub demonstrating real-world problem-solving

Experience working in agile sprints with daily stand-ups and weekly demos

Portfolio of Zambian-context projects that resonate with local employers

Soft skills: Technical communication, documentation, and stakeholder presentations

Production deployment experience (not just localhost)

Understanding of the full software development lifecycle

Professional developer setup and workflow habits

Network of peers and mentors in the Zambian tech ecosystem

15+
Proven Projects
On GitHub
12
Weeks
To Job-Ready
5
Industry Sprints
Real Workflow
100%
Zambian Context
Local Problems

Start Building Your Career OS Today

Join professionals transforming their careers through practical, industry-focused education. Build your portfolio and professional network from day one.

Premium AI Engineering Track

Master AI Engineering
Build Production AI Systems

The same powerful AI curriculum from Sprint 5, now available as an intensive standalone bootcamp. Perfect for experienced developers ready to pivot into AI engineering and build cutting-edge applications.

AI Fundamentals & Prompt Engineering

Master how LLMs work, system prompts, and zero-shot vs few-shot prompting. Build AI that truly understands context.

Signature Lab:

Zambian Business Advisor AI

Guide entrepreneurs through PACRA, ZRA, NAPSA, and business compliance

RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)

Build AI that knows your private data. Feed PDFs into AI, use vector databases, and create context-aware applications.

Signature Lab:

Chat with Zambian Laws

AI that answers questions citing specific sections of legal documents

AI Agents & Automation

Create AI that takes action, not just conversations. Function calling, multi-step reasoning, and autonomous workflows.

Signature Lab:

Smart Travel Agent

AI that checks weather APIs and suggests packing lists for Zambian destinations

What You'll Achieve

Master LLM fundamentals and production AI systems

Build RAG applications with vector databases

Create AI agents that take autonomous actions

Deploy real AI solutions for Zambian businesses

Complete portfolio of 3 production AI projects

Career-ready AI engineering skills

Ready to Master AI Engineering?

Join the exclusive AI Engineering track. Build real AI solutions for Zambian businesses and become part of the AI revolution. Limited spots available.

Next cohort starts soon - Limited to 20 students
3

Signature AI Labs

2 Weeks

Intensive Sprint

LLMs

Production AI

RAG + Agents

Advanced Topics

Real Zambian Projects, Real Portfolio

Build projects that matter and showcase your skills

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Mobile Money Fee Engine

Build the logic for a mobile money app with fee calculations, error handling, and retry logic.

Sprint 1PythonLogic

Master Python control flow with real Airtel/MTN Money fee structures

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Shoprite Inventory Manager

Track mealie meal, cooking oil, and essentials with add_stock(), sell_item(), and check_inventory() functions.

Sprint 1PythonFunctions

Build reusable, organized code with dictionaries and lists

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Currency Converter API

Python backend that converts USD/EUR/ZAR to Kwacha using live Bank of Zambia exchange rates.

Sprint 2FlaskBackend

Build your first API with Flask routing and JSON responses

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SME Sales Dashboard

Beautiful website for Zambian SMEs (chitenge shop, agro-dealer) with interactive sales data tables.

Sprint 2Full StackJavaScript

Connect Python backend to JavaScript frontend with real-time data

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BoZ Report Cleaner

Automatically format Bank of Zambia transaction data, remove failed transactions, calculate daily volumes.

Sprint 3PandasData Cleaning

Master data wrangling with messy Excel files and Kwacha amounts

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ZESCO Customer Database

Design database for prepaid electricity system with customers, meters, and token purchase queries.

Sprint 3SQLDatabases

Build relational databases with SQL JOINs and Python integration

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Rainfall Heatmap

Visualize Zambian Meteorological Department data to identify drought trends across provinces.

Sprint 4VisualizationSeaborn

Turn data into compelling visual stories for decision-makers

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Maize Price Predictor

Predict 25kg mealie meal prices using 10 years of Soweto/Chisokone Market data, fuel prices, and seasons.

Sprint 4Machine LearningRegression

Complete ML workflow: clean data β†’ train model β†’ evaluate predictions

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Zambian Business Advisor AI

AI assistant guiding entrepreneurs through PACRA registration, ZRA taxes, NAPSA, and business compliance.

Sprint 5AILLMs

Master prompt engineering and system prompts with production AI

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Chat with Zambian Laws

AI that answers questions about legal documents (Constitution, Employment Act) with accurate citations.

Sprint 5RAGVector DB

Build RAG systems with vector databases and PDF ingestion

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Smart Travel Agent

AI bot for Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi with weather API and packing recommendations.

Sprint 5AI AgentsAPIs

Create autonomous AI agents with function calling and multi-step reasoning

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Capstone Project

Choose: FinTech Village Banking, Agri-Tech AI, or Civic Data Dashboard solving real Zambian problems.

All SprintsFull StackPortfolio

Production-ready project combining all skills for job interviews

12
Weeks
5
Sprints
12
Projects
100%
Real Impact

What You Graduate With

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GitHub portfolio with 12 signature labs solving real Zambian problems

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Full-stack skills: Python, Flask, JavaScript, SQL, Pandas, ML, AI/LLMs

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Production-ready capstone project for job interviews

Build a Portfolio That Gets You Hired

These 12 real projects showcase your skills to Zambian employers. Start building your professional portfolio today.

Choose Your Learning Path

Both paths cover identical curriculum. Pick the format that matches your lifestyle.

E-Learning

Flexible Online

  • Self-paced video content
  • Weekly live office hours
  • Global community access
  • GitHub templates included

Starting at

Per Sprint

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In-Person Bootcamp

Lusaka Campus

  • Full-time intensive training
  • Daily mentorship & labs
  • Peer programming sessions
  • On-campus community

Starting at

Per Sprint

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Curriculumβœ“ Sameβœ“ Same
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ScheduleFlexibleFixed 9-5
CommunityOnlineOn-Campus
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Your Learning Journey

From application to career-ready professional

1

Apply Online

Fill in your details and choose your preferred learning mode (E-Learning or In-Person).

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Next step
2

Attend Orientation

Get setup support for Python, VS Code, Jupyter, Git & GitHub to start strong.

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Next step
3

Learn by Building

Daily concepts + guided labs + real projects (Python, Web, Data, ML).

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Next step
4

Demo Day & Portfolio

Present your capstone; publish everything to GitHub and showcase your work.

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Join our next cohort and transform your career

Frequently Asked Questions

No! Our curriculum is designed for absolute beginners. We start from the fundamentals and build up progressively. All you need is curiosity and commitment.

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