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We identify top-potential talent - overlooked
by traditional systems - and transform them
into high-income, AI-ready software engineers at scale

No prior

required

<Tackling Youth Unemployment at Scale>

How we do it...

We identify the top 1% of talent and enable them to reach the top 10% of income earners within 18 months.

To go through this life changing experience, all you need to do to start your journey with us is by playing our two online games. There are no pre conditions required except you be above 18 years and be proficient in English.

WHY IT WORKS...

A Predictive High-Precision Talent Filter

Our model filters for the highest potential - not credentials. Our data shows that our selection process is 4x more predictive of income outcomes than formal education.

A Renowned Model

The model we use has already trained 100,000+ developers in 40 countries globally.

Project-based from day one (no traditional coursework)
Peer-to-peer learning (No teachers)
Gamified learning
Personalized learning schedule

A Strong Support System

Our training is Tuition free with paid stipends. We have 200+ workstations in Kisumu with 24/7 biometric access enabling a high-performance, peer-driven environment. We then directly link talent to hiring partners and employers.

The Result

A ~12x increase in average income and up to 50x increase in income for top performers.

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Career paths

0-18 months

19-24 months

Afterwards

Imagine being able to master different languages such as JavaScript, Rust and GoLang and build an innovative, agile mind that can solve problems through creative application of tech.

No teachers, only mentors!

Yet, it provides youths with the opportunity to learn these languages from scratch through peer to peer activities. Our innovative model enables trainees to acquire coding skills, while building their framework on how to teach yourself hundreds of different languages.

Learning on the job. With the core skills developed, young people get an opportunity to select a career path of your choice and become an expert through real world experience

Artificial Intelligence

Video games Development

Blockchain

Cyber Security & DevOps

Mobile and web app development

Data Engineering

Guaranteed path to employment!

All our talents are assisted to get full-time positions at partner companies offering a competitive pay package.

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Who is it for?

<World class education made accessible to all in Kisumu, regardless of experience>

<Early career starters>

Not in Education, Employment, or Training. Looking to find work in the fast growing tech sector

<Career Switcher or Returners>

Looking for a mid career refreshor returning from an absence

<Experienced professionals>

Brings wealth of experience but looking to reskill and keep up with global digital transformation

benefits

<Tuition-Free Training>

Get trained without paying any tuition fees, no registration fees, no examination fees are required throughout the duration of the course.

<Job Guarantee>

Guaranteed job placement by local and global top hiring talent agencies upon fully covering the self-paced learning content.

<Study Stipend>

During the 1-year training period, our talent get monthly stipend among other benefits to support them in fully focusing on their learning journey.

<Partners Club>

Connect and join a network of more than 100,000 digital peer to peer alumni globally that provide a supportive ecosystem for peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.

<High Market value>

Hired by top tech companies with a high average starting salary of 30% above market level with similar qualifications.

<Superior Talent>

Fully adaptable and equipped with hard and soft skills to work collaboratively in a fast-moving tech environment

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Faqs

Who can apply?

The Zone01 Kisumu digital training is open to anyone over 18 years old. No prior programming experience or academic qualifications are required to apply.

Diversity and inclusion are key elements of Zone01's mission. We therefore particularly encourage women, refugees, ethnic minorities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

When can i apply?

Applications are currently open. The first step is to take online cognitive tests. Check out this page. Join us to create your profile and then access the tests.

The online cognitive tests results are evaluated at the latest within 2 weeks preceding each Piscine. If no piscine date is announced, applications may be temporarily suspended. In this case, you can consult the site regularly to stay informed of the next Piscine dates.

How much does the training cost?

The training is tuition-free, no registration fees, tuition fees or examination fees are required throughout the duration of the course. However the selected candidates will be contractually obligated to complete the 5-year engagement to the best of their ability failure to which certain costs will apply.

What is Zone01 training?

Zone01 Kisumu offers a 1-year training program and is the start of your career as a full stack developer followed by a 3-year guaranteed job contract

It consists of:

  • 12 months of free training, based on the resolution of projects, which will allow you to acquire complete skills in software development. Your apprenticeship will deepen your skills as you work on projects of partner companies.
  • 6 months of specialization training on projects of partner companies.
  • Guaranteed support towards job placement.

Is it an e-learning (distance) training?

No, the training offered by Zone01 Kisumu is not an e-learning training, it is a face-to-face training (on site).

Is the program full-time and how many days per week does it take?

This is an intensive program based on the principle of peer learning, you will have to make sure that, during group work, you are able to work at the same time as the other learners.

To offer the greatest flexibility to everyone, the campus is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Access to the campus is therefore done in such a way that you can come and go without time constraints.

The program is entirely self paced.

Do I have to have a laptop to be able to join the training?

The campus is equipped to allow each learner to work on a computer. It is not necessary to have a personal computer to be part of the training.

Where will I work after the 1 year training?

After spending 1 years acquiring the necessary skills to become a full-stack developer, you are guaranteed employment according to these 3 options:

  1. Work full-time in our talent agency on various freelance projects
  2. Work full-time for one of our partner companies
  3. Combine your own entrepreneurial project and a part-time job in our talent agency.

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