What you will be able to do
Complete a specialist school with an applied project every month and a final work placement through Zambesi Digital Works. Capstone and public portfolio required.
Syllabus
- Foundation and tools (4 wks): Linux basics, Git, command line, web fundamentals → Configured development environment
- Front-end engineering (6 wks): HTML, CSS, JavaScript, a modern framework such as React, accessibility → Responsive single-page app
- Back-end engineering (8 wks): Server-side language (PHP, Node.js or Python), REST APIs, authentication → Secure API with user accounts
- Databases (4 wks): SQL design, MySQL or PostgreSQL, indexing, migrations → Normalised schema for a real use case
- DevOps and deployment (4 wks): Hosting (cPanel and VPS), CI basics, Docker introduction, monitoring → Deployed live app with automated checks
- AI integration (4 wks): API-based AI features, chatbots, retrieval basics, safety → App with an AI feature
- Capstone and placement (8 wks): Client brief, build, handover → Production system and case study
Hands-on practical activities
- Build and deploy a client system
- API and database projects
- AI feature integration
Resources and equipment
Laptops, Git hosting, cPanel or VPS account, test devices
🔋 No power? Off-grid option
Offline development; deploy when connected
Career direction
Full-stack developer, product engineer, freelance developer, technical founder
Why it matters in the market
Software development is a major source of remote and local work
Assessment
At least 60% overall, all core projects, approved capstone, public portfolio, satisfactory placement report.
Progression
Entry from EX1; TR3