Software Engineer and Program Manager
— from zero to hero.

An intensive 3-month program to help university students from all walks of life and beginner developers to level up on
.Net, JavaScript, Git, Azure, Software Design and Program Manager Fundamentals.

Pre-requisites

  • Learners should have access to a computer/laptop for the duration of the program.
  • At least 80% attendance is required for graduation.
  • Ace the coding challenge to be accepted into the clinic.

Core Topics

Developer Path: Azure Basics, .Net, JavaScript, Basic Solution Design, Git Best Practices.

Program Manager Path: Product Requirement Documentation, Project Management 101, Prioritization Framework.

Learners will be guided along both paths, but will have the opportunity to specialize during their team-based project work.

Schedule

The program begins in October 2021.
All sessions will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM WAT.


DatesTopicCoaches
Module 1 - The .NET Framework
Week 1
(Oct. 5, 7)
Starting with .NetKayode O., Johnmark O.
Week 2
(Oct. 12, 14)
.Net Contd.Kayode O., Johnmark O.
Week 3
(Oct. 19, 21)
.Net Contd.Kayode O., Johnmark O.
Module 2 - JavaScript
Week 4
(Oct. 26, 28)
Starting with JavaScriptEkene A.,
Mary-Brenda A.
Week 5
(Nov. 2, 4)
JavaScript Contd.Ekene A.,
Mary-Brenda A.
Week 6
(Nov. 9, 11)
JavaScript Contd.Ekene A.,
Mary-Brenda A.
Module 3 - Azure
Week 7
(Nov. 16, 18)
Azure Basics and DevOpsKayode O.
Module 4 - Git
Week 8
(Nov. 23, 25)
Git Best Practices + Basic Solution DesignEkene A.,
Mary-Brenda A.
Module 5 - Program Manager Path
Week 9
(Nov. 30,
Dec. 2)
Program Manager Fundamentals +
Basic Solution Design
Jacquelyn E., Mustapha G., Mbaoma M.
Cumulative Project Work
Week 10
(Dec. 7, 9)
Team-Based Project +
Meet your Mentor
Fatai O.,
Gozie N.
Week 11
(Dec. 14, 16)
Project Work Contd.Fatai O.,
Gozie N.
01. Entry Application

To apply, fill this form. Deadline for submitting applications is 12:00 PM WAT (UTC+1) midday on 27th September 2021.

02. Entry Challenges

All applicants will then be sent an email with a link to a timed coding test on 27th September 2021.
The test can only be attempted once and consists of 3 coding challenges to be completed within 30 minutes. Applicants will be required to complete this test within 5 days of receiving the email.

03. Welcome to the Community

Your coding challenges will be reviewed by our team, and those who meet the selection criteria and were among the first successful 100 test takers will be invited to join our cohort. Once you accept the invite, you will be added to our various platforms. Then the fun begins!

Meet the Coaches

Johnmark Obiefuna

Learning and Development Specialist, Microsoft

Johnmark Obiefuna

L&D Specialist, Microsoft

Jacquelyn Ekwueme

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Jacquelyn Ekwueme

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Kayode Emmanuel Oluwatobi

Software Engineer, Microsoft

Kayode Oluwatobi

Sofware Engineer, Microsoft

Ekene Ashinze

Software Engineer, Microsoft

Ekene Ashinze

Software Engineer, Microsoft

Mbaoma Chioma Mary

Program Manager (Intern), Microsoft

Mbaoma Chioma Mary

Program Manager (Intern), Microsoft

Mary-Brenda Akoda

Software Engineer (Intern), Microsoft

Mary-Brenda Akoda

Software Engineer (Intern), Microsoft

Meet the Mentors

Gozie Nwolisa

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Gozie Nwolisa

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

Fatai Okeleji

Software Engineer, Microsoft

Fatai Okeleji

Software Engineer, Microsoft

To sign up, submit this form before 12:00 PM WAT (UTC+1) midday on 27th September 2021.