Break Into Tech — Requirements & Schedule
Clarity, roadmap, and your first market-ready project — for career changers and absolute beginners.
Why we split cohorts
Beginners benefit from frequent feedback and hands-on support. We design cohort sizes to maximise mentorship attention and peer collaboration.
Ideal learners per mentor
10–15
Total cohorts planned
2
Cohort breakdown
Cohort 1
Mentor-led, small-group workshops
15 learners
Schedule: Tue & Sat
Cohort 2
Mentor-led, small-group workshops
15 learners
Schedule: Thu & Sat
Kenya-optimised schedule
Weekday live sessions
Tue & Thu — 7:30pm to 9:30pm EAT
Evening sessions fit commuters and night-time internet stability.
Weekend sprint
Sat — 9:00am to 11:30am EAT
Hands-on project sprint and demo preparation.
1:1 & Office hours
Mentors hold flexible 1:1s across evenings & Sundays. Book via the cohort scheduler — we accommodate work hours and shift patterns.
Local industry alignment & projects
All projects are designed to be relevant to Kenya’s digital economy — fintech, logistics, agritech, and gig platforms.
Example roles
- Junior Developer
- Data Analyst
- Remote Junior Engineer
Employer engagement
Demo Day invites regional employers and remote recruiters to view projects and shortlist candidates.
Frequently asked
Do I need prior experience?
Can I pay in installments?
What if I miss a session?
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