Launching September 2026

Build Your Future in Tech & Business

Internationally relevant IT training designed for Nigerian youths. 10 career tracks, 18 classes per year, weekly hands-on projects, blended soft skills, globally recognized certifications.

10

Career Tracks

18

Classes Per Year

504

Annual Student Capacity

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TFN Academy
Annual Training Calendar
TP1 (Beginner)Sep 7 - Dec 12
TP2 (Advanced + Beg)Jan 19 - Apr 25
TP3 (Advanced)May 4 - Aug 8
Class Size28 Students
Training DaysMon - Sat
Tracks / Period6 Tracks

Training Built for the Global Stage

TFN Academy, powered by TurboFlux Network Solutions Ltd, delivers world-class IT and business development training tailored for Nigerian youths. Our curriculum is designed with international relevance, ensuring our graduates can compete for remote roles, freelance globally, or build world-class startups from anywhere in Nigeria.

We run 6 training days per week (Monday through Saturday) across two day-sets, enabling us to offer 18 classes per year — covering all 9 tracks at both Beginner and Advanced levels in a single annual cycle.

Globally Relevant

Curriculum aligned with international job markets and certification standards

6 Days Per Week

Monday-Saturday training with two day-sets (MWF + TTS) for maximum throughput

Certification Ready

Every track maps to recognized international certifications

Full Cycle in 1 Year

All 9 tracks offer both Beginner and Advanced within a single year

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD

Cybersecurity

Ethical Hacking, SOC, Cloud Security

Software Development

Flutter, React, Python (Django/FastAPI), Laravel

Data & AI

Analytics, BI, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering

Business & Product

Product Management, Digital Marketing

10 Paths to Global Opportunities

Each track offers Beginner and Advanced levels with internationally recognized certification pathways. Maximum 14 weeks per level.

Cloud & DevOps

Master AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Build and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure.

105 hrs 2 Levels 5 Certs

Mobile Development (Flutter & React Native)

Build cross-platform apps in BOTH major frameworks — Dart/Flutter and JavaScript/React Native — from basics to publishing on the Play Store.

105 hrs 2 Levels 4 Certs

Frontend Development

React, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap 5, TypeScript, and modern web architecture. Build responsive, interactive web applications.

105 hrs 2 Levels 3 Certs

Backend Development

Python with Django & FastAPI (core), Laravel for expanded knowledge, databases, and microservices. Build robust APIs and server-side systems.

105 hrs 2 Levels 4 Certs

Cybersecurity

From Security+ to ethical hacking and cloud security. Protect systems and prepare for high-demand security roles.

105 hrs 2 Levels 5 Certs

Data Analytics + BI

SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and machine learning. Turn data into actionable business insights.

105 hrs 2 Levels 5 Certs

Product Management & Design

Agile, UX design, roadmapping, and stakeholder management. Lead digital products from idea to launch.

105 hrs 2 Levels 5 Certs

Digital Marketing & Branding

SEO, paid ads, content strategy, and analytics. Drive growth for tech products and businesses globally.

105 hrs 2 Levels 5 Certs

Prompt Engineering & AI Automation

AI for everyone — use AI confidently in business, education, home and daily life. No technical background needed. For lecturers, students, CEOs, entrepreneurs.

105 hrs Single Level 3 Certs

Network Engineering

Design, build, secure and troubleshoot real networks — IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing, wireless and security. One complete job-ready course.

105 hrs Single Level 3 Certs

Complete Annual Calendar — 18 Classes Per Year

3 training periods per year. 6 tracks per period (3 on Day-Set A + 3 on Day-Set B). 8 tracks offer both Beginner and Advanced, plus 2 single-level tracks (Prompt Engineering & AI Automation, Network Engineering) — all in a single year.

PeriodDatesDay-SetTime SlotTrackLevelHrs
TRAINING PERIOD 1 — 7 September to 12 December (14 Weeks) — BEGINNER INTAKE
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Mon/Wed/FriMorning (9:00-11:30)Cloud & DevOpsBEGINNER105
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Mon/Wed/FriAfternoon (12:00-14:30)CybersecurityBEGINNER105
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Mon/Wed/FriEvening (15:00-17:30)Data Analytics + BIBEGINNER105
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Tue/Thu/SatMorning (9:00-11:30)Product Management & DesignBEGINNER105
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Tue/Thu/SatAfternoon (12:00-14:30)Digital Marketing & BrandingBEGINNER105
TP1Sep 7 - Dec 12Tue/Thu/SatEvening (15:00-17:30)Prompt Engineering & AISINGLE LEVEL105
TRAINING PERIOD 2 — 19 January to 25 April (14 Weeks) — ADVANCED + NEW BEGINNER
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Mon/Wed/FriMorning (9:00-11:30)Cloud & DevOpsADVANCED105
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Mon/Wed/FriAfternoon (12:00-14:30)CybersecurityADVANCED105
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Mon/Wed/FriEvening (15:00-17:30)Data Analytics + BIADVANCED105
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Tue/Thu/SatMorning (9:00-11:30)Frontend Dev (React, Tailwind & Bootstrap)BEGINNER105
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Tue/Thu/SatAfternoon (12:00-14:30)Backend Dev (Python + Laravel)BEGINNER105
TP2Jan 19 - Apr 25Tue/Thu/SatEvening (15:00-17:30)Mobile DevelopmentBEGINNER105
TRAINING PERIOD 3 — 4 May to 8 August (14 Weeks) — ADVANCED COMPLETION
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Mon/Wed/FriMorning (9:00-11:30)Frontend Dev (React, Tailwind & Bootstrap)ADVANCED105
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Mon/Wed/FriAfternoon (12:00-14:30)Backend Dev (Python + Laravel)ADVANCED105
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Mon/Wed/FriEvening (15:00-17:30)Mobile DevelopmentADVANCED105
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Tue/Thu/SatMorning (9:00-11:30)Product Management & DesignADVANCED105
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Tue/Thu/SatAfternoon (12:00-14:30)Digital Marketing & BrandingADVANCED105
TP3May 4 - Aug 8Tue/Thu/SatEvening (15:00-17:30)Network EngineeringSINGLE LEVEL105
BEGINNER Entry-level, no experience required ADVANCED Requires Beg completion or equivalent Day-Set A: Mon/Wed/Fri Day-Set B: Tue/Thu/Sat

Two Day-Sets, Six Training Days

Monday through Saturday are all training days. Sunday is rest. Each track meets 3 times per week on its assigned day-set.

Day-Set A: Monday / Wednesday / Friday

Each track on this day-set meets 3 times per week. Students attend the same time slot on Mon, Wed, and Fri.

Morning Batch9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon Batch12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Evening Batch3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Day-Set B: Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday

Each track on this day-set meets 3 times per week. Students attend the same time slot on Tue, Thu, and Sat.

Morning Batch9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon Batch12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Evening Batch3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Dual Enrollment Opportunity: Because Day-Set A and Day-Set B operate on completely different days, a motivated student could theoretically enroll in two tracks simultaneously — one on each day-set — completing two Beginner tracks in a single training period. This is optional and requires strong time management.

Three Batches Per Day-Set

Each track runs 3 times per week on its assigned day-set. Choose the batch that fits your lifestyle.

Morning Batch
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Perfect for early risers, working professionals, and those who prefer to learn before the day begins.
Evening Batch
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Great for full-time workers, late learners, and those with morning commitments.

Weekly Structure: Each track meets 3 times per week (Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/Sat) for 2.5 hours per session = 7.5 class hours/week. Over 14 weeks, each track delivers 105 class hours. Sunday is a rest day. On top of class time, plan for personal reading & practice — 5 hrs/week (Beginner) or 7.5 hrs/week (Advanced) — and one graded hands-on project every week, submitted before the next week's first class.

Click Any Track to Explore

All tracks fit 14 weeks with 3 contacts per week x 2.5 hours. Each level = 105 class hours + structured personal practice, one graded hands-on project every week, a weekly soft-skills focus, and clear answers to the TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework.

1. Cloud & DevOps

AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Solutions Architect AssociateAWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalKubernetes CKA/CKADTerraform Associate

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: How cloud computing works (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), core AWS services — compute, storage, networking, databases and IAM — plus containers, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, monitoring and cost control.
  2. Able to do: Design, deploy, secure, automate and monitor real workloads on AWS: VPCs, EC2, RDS, S3, Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform and GitOps pipelines — with costs and security under control.
  3. Real-world problem: A business whose website crashes under traffic, loses data, or burns money on servers — the student migrates it to a scalable, monitored, cost-efficient cloud architecture.
  4. Proof project: A scalable, auto-healing WordPress deployment on AWS (Beginner) and an end-to-end DevOps pipeline for a fintech-style microservices app with security scanning and disaster recovery (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: cloud support engineer, DevOps associate, solutions architect path. Entrepreneurship: cloud migration and management services for SMEs. Further learning: AWS Solutions Architect Associate → Professional, CKA, Terraform Associate.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy. No prior IT experience required.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Build foundational cloud knowledge using AWS. Deploy virtual servers, manage storage, and understand networking basics. By the end, you will deploy a static website on AWS and understand core cloud concepts.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing7.5Cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AWS global infrastructure, shared responsibility model, setting up AWS Free Tier account
Module 2: AWS Core Services - Compute & Storage10EC2 instances, AMIs, instance types, SSH/Session Manager, S3 buckets, object storage, EBS volumes, storage classes
Module 3: AWS Core Services - Networking10VPC, subnets, route tables, internet gateways, security groups, NACLs, Elastic IPs
Module 4: AWS Core Services - Databases & IAM10RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), DynamoDB basics, IAM users, groups, roles, policies, MFA, best practices
Module 5: Monitoring, Billing & IaC Basics10CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Budgets, Cost Explorer, CloudFormation basics, YAML templates
Module 6: Introduction to DevOps7.5DevOps culture, CI/CD concepts, version control with Git, GitHub basics, branching strategies
Module 7: Docker Fundamentals10Containerization concepts, Dockerfile, Docker Compose, container registries (ECR), running containers on EC2
Module 8: Capstone & Certification Prep40Deploy a multi-tier web application on AWS using EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC. AWS Cloud Practitioner exam prep, mock tests, review

Projects: Project 1: Deploy a static resume website on S3 with CloudFront. Project 2: Create a 3-tier VPC and launch a LAMP stack. Project 3: Set up automated billing alerts and IAM for a mock startup team. Capstone: Deploy a scalable WordPress blog with auto-scaling and RDS. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Cloud & DevOps OR AWS Cloud Practitioner certification OR equivalent hands-on AWS experience (6+ months).

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master containerization, orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. You will architect production-grade systems, implement GitOps workflows, and prepare for professional DevOps and Solutions Architect roles.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced AWS Architecture10Multi-region architectures, disaster recovery, AWS Well-Architected Framework, cost optimization, advanced VPC design
Module 2: Kubernetes (EKS)15K8s architecture, pods, deployments, services, ingress, configmaps, secrets, Helm charts, EKS cluster management
Module 3: Infrastructure as Code - Terraform12.5HCL syntax, state management, modules, remote backends, workspaces, Terraform Cloud, multi-provider setups
Module 4: CI/CD Pipelines & GitOps12.5GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, blue-green deployments, ArgoCD, Flux, GitOps principles
Module 5: Monitoring, Security & Observability10Prometheus, Grafana, container scanning (Trivy), secrets management (Vault), DevSecOps practices
Module 6: Capstone & Certification Prep45Mock exams, hands-on labs, final project: Design and deploy a microservices architecture on EKS with full CI/CD, monitoring, and auto-scaling. Solutions Architect Associate prep

Projects: Project 1: Containerize a Node.js application and deploy to EKS with Helm. Project 2: Build a Terraform module library for reusable AWS infrastructure. Project 3: Create a GitOps pipeline with ArgoCD for automated deployments. Capstone: End-to-end DevOps pipeline for a fintech-like application with security scanning, multi-env deployment, and disaster recovery. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

2. Mobile Development (Flutter & React Native)

Meta React Native Specialization (Coursera)Google UX Design CertificateGoogle Associate Android Developer (Kotlin)AWS Certified Developer Associate

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Dart and Flutter, JavaScript/TypeScript and React Native (Expo), mobile UI patterns, state management, API integration, local storage, testing, and store publishing.
  2. Able to do: Design, build, test and publish cross-platform mobile apps in both major frameworks — consuming APIs, storing data locally, handling authentication and real-time sync, and shipping to the Play Store.
  3. Real-world problem: A business, church, school or startup that needs its service in customers’ pockets — the student delivers a working, published mobile app on both major frameworks.
  4. Proof project: A published Task Manager or E-Commerce app (Beginner) and a production-grade Fintech/HealthTech app with backend, real-time sync, 80%+ test coverage and CI/CD (Advanced) — in Flutter or React Native.
  5. Career translation: Employment: mobile developer (Flutter/React Native are the two most-demanded cross-platform skills). Entrepreneurship: build apps for clients or launch your own product. Further learning: Associate Android Developer, Meta React Native Specialization, backend tracks.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic programming logic understanding. No mobile development experience required. JavaScript knowledge is NOT required — it is taught inside the course.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Learn Dart + Flutter and JavaScript + React Native — the two most in-demand cross-platform stacks. Build beautiful apps for iOS and Android in both frameworks, and by the end publish a functional app to the Google Play Store.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Dart Programming Fundamentals12.5Variables, data types, control flow, functions, OOP in Dart, collections, null safety, async/await
Module 2: Flutter Widgets, Layouts & Navigation12.5Flutter architecture, stateless vs stateful widgets, Material Design, Row, Column, Stack, ListView, GridView, navigation, multi-screen apps
Module 3: State Management, APIs & Local Storage20setState, Provider, HTTP requests, JSON parsing, error handling, loading states, TextField, Form widget, validation, SharedPreferences, SQLite (sqflite)
Module 4: React Native Essentials with Expo12.5JavaScript/TypeScript refresh for Dart developers, Expo setup and Expo Go, core components (View, Text, Image, StyleSheet), React Navigation, fetching API data, Flutter vs React Native — strengths and when to choose which
Module 5: App Publishing & Capstone47.5App signing, Play Store Console, app icons, splash screens, release builds. Capstone: Build a Task Manager or E-Commerce App in Flutter or React Native with full features and publish

Projects: Project 1: Personal Portfolio App with multiple screens. Project 2: Weather App consuming OpenWeatherMap API (built in Flutter, then rebuilt in React Native). Project 3: Note-taking app with local SQLite storage. Capstone: Full-featured Task Management or Food Delivery App in Flutter or React Native with API integration, local storage, and published to Play Store. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of the TFN Beginner Mobile Development level OR at least 1 published app OR 6+ months Flutter/React Native experience.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master advanced state management, backend integration, real-time features, and native platform bridges — in both Flutter and React Native. Build production-ready apps with clean architecture, automated testing, and CI/CD for mobile, and learn to choose the right framework for each project.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced Dart, Design Patterns & Clean Architecture10Generics, extensions, mixins, SOLID principles, repository pattern, dependency injection (GetIt), layered design
Module 2: Advanced State Management & Firebase12.5BLoC pattern (flutter_bloc), Riverpod, Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions), push notifications (FCM)
Module 3: React Native Advanced & Native Integration12.5React Navigation in depth, Expo modules & EAS, native device APIs in React Native (camera, geolocation, biometrics), platform channels in Flutter, GraphQL & WebSockets, cross-framework architecture decisions
Module 4: Testing, Performance & CI/CD for Mobile10Unit & widget testing, Jest for React Native, Flutter DevTools & React DevTools, Codemagic, GitHub Actions, EAS Build & Submit, beta distribution
Module 5: Capstone60Capstone: Build a production-grade Fintech or HealthTech app in Flutter or React Native with full backend, real-time sync, comprehensive testing, CI/CD, and store submission

Projects: Project 1: Chat app with Firebase real-time database and push notifications. Project 2: Fintech app with biometric auth and GraphQL backend (features built across Flutter and React Native). Capstone: Full production-ready app in Flutter or React Native with clean architecture, 80%+ test coverage, CI/CD pipeline, and published to stores. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

3. Frontend Development (React, Tailwind & Bootstrap)

Meta Front-End Developer Professional CertificateAWS Certified Developer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: HTML, CSS and JavaScript deeply; React as the core framework; Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap 5 for rapid styling; responsive design, accessibility, performance and deployment.
  2. Able to do: Turn any design into a fast, responsive, accessible web interface; build React applications with state, routing and API data; deploy and maintain them on modern hosting.
  3. Real-world problem: A business with no web presence — or a slow, dated, mobile-unfriendly one — gets a modern, fast, conversion-focused website or web app built and deployed by the student.
  4. Proof project: A multi-page responsive business website (Beginner) and a full React single-page application with routing, state management and API integration, deployed with CI (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: frontend developer — the most abundant entry role in tech. Entrepreneurship: freelance websites and web apps for businesses. Further learning: backend track (full-stack), UI/UX design, advanced React/Next.js.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic HTML/CSS knowledge recommended but not mandatory. We cover the fundamentals.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master modern frontend development from the ground up. Build responsive, interactive websites and single-page applications using React, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap 5, and modern JavaScript. Deploy your portfolio to the web.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Web Fundamentals & JavaScript Essentials15HTML5 semantic elements, CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, responsive design, ES6+ syntax, DOM manipulation, events, fetch API, async/await
Module 2: Modern CSS with Tailwind & Bootstrap10Utility-first CSS with Tailwind (configuration, custom themes, responsive modifiers, dark mode), Bootstrap 5 grid system & components, when to choose each framework, component extraction
Module 3: React Fundamentals & Routing12.5JSX, components, props, state, useEffect, useState, conditional rendering, React Router, nested routes, lazy loading
Module 4: State Management, Hooks & API Integration12.5useContext, useReducer, custom hooks, REST API consumption, axios, error handling, loading states, pagination
Module 5: Build, Deploy & Capstone55Vite, bundling, environment variables, Vercel/Netlify deployment, Git workflows. Capstone: Full E-Commerce frontend with cart, checkout flow, user auth, and deployed to Vercel

Projects: Project 1: Responsive landing page with Tailwind, rebuilt in Bootstrap 5 with a comparison write-up. Project 2: Interactive JavaScript calculator and to-do list. Project 3: Movie/Recipe search app with external API. Capstone: Full E-Commerce frontend with cart, checkout flow, user auth, and deployed to Vercel. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Frontend OR solid React + JavaScript experience (6+ months) OR built 2+ production-like React apps.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Build enterprise-grade frontend applications with advanced state management, performance optimization, testing, and modern architecture patterns. Prepare for senior frontend and full-stack roles.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced React, TypeScript & Patterns15Compound components, React.memo, useMemo, useCallback, code splitting, TypeScript fundamentals, interfaces, generics, prop typing
Module 2: Advanced State Management & Backend Integration15Redux Toolkit (RTK), Zustand, React Query (TanStack Query), GraphQL with Apollo Client, WebSockets, real-time updates, JWT, OAuth
Module 3: Testing, Performance & Accessibility12.5Jest, React Testing Library, integration testing, Cypress/Playwright, Lighthouse optimization, Core Web Vitals, ARIA, keyboard navigation
Module 4: Micro-Frontends, Design Systems & Capstone62.5Micro-frontend architecture, Module Federation, Storybook, design tokens, headless UI. Capstone: Full SaaS application with multi-tenancy, role-based UI, real-time notifications, 90%+ test coverage

Projects: Project 1: Real-time collaborative whiteboard with WebSockets. Project 2: SaaS analytics dashboard with React Query, TypeScript, and charts. Capstone: Full SaaS application with multi-tenancy, role-based UI, real-time notifications, 90%+ test coverage, and performance budget compliance. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

4. Backend Development (Python: Django & FastAPI, + Laravel)

Python Institute PCAPPython Institute PCPPAWS Certified Developer AssociateLaravel Certified Developer

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Python programming, Django and FastAPI as the core stack, Laravel (PHP) for expanded knowledge, databases (PostgreSQL), REST API design, authentication, caching, testing and deployment.
  2. Able to do: Design, build, secure and deploy production APIs and server-side systems: data models, auth, payments, background jobs, documentation — and read a Laravel codebase confidently.
  3. Real-world problem: Any organisation whose records, orders or payments live in notebooks and WhatsApp — the student builds the system that runs the business properly.
  4. Proof project: A complete REST API with authentication and PostgreSQL (Beginner) and a production-grade, tested, Dockerised multi-service backend with payments and CI/CD (Advanced), plus a Laravel rebuild of one module.
  5. Career translation: Employment: backend developer (Python/PHP remain among the most-hired skills). Entrepreneurship: build systems for SMEs, SaaS products. Further learning: cloud/DevOps track, system design, senior engineering paths.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic programming concepts (variables, loops, functions). No prior Python experience required — Python is taught from the ground up.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Learn to build robust server-side applications with Python as the core language — Django and Django REST Framework for full-featured applications, and FastAPI for modern high-performance APIs. Understand databases, REST APIs, authentication, and deployment. Laravel (PHP) is introduced for expanded knowledge and freelance-market range. By the end, you will build and deploy a complete backend API.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Backend Fundamentals & HTTP7.5Client-server architecture, HTTP methods, status codes, REST principles, API design basics, Postman
Module 2: Python Programming Essentials12.5Python syntax, data structures, functions, OOP, virtual environments, pip, error handling, file I/O
Module 3: Django Fundamentals12.5Django project structure, models, views, templates, admin panel, Django ORM, migrations
Module 4: Databases, SQL & Django REST Framework15Relational databases, PostgreSQL, CRUD, joins, indexes, normalization, DRF serializers, viewsets, routers
Module 5: FastAPI, Authentication & Security10FastAPI basics, Pydantic models, JWT authentication, bcrypt hashing, CORS, input validation, Swagger documentation
Module 6: Laravel Foundations, Deployment & Capstone47.5PHP & Composer basics, Laravel project structure, Blade, Eloquent ORM, artisan (expanded knowledge); environment variables, deploying to Render/Railway, Git workflows. Capstone: Build a complete Blog API or E-Commerce backend with Django/DRF or FastAPI, auth, database, deployed to cloud

Projects: Project 1: Django blog with admin panel and PostgreSQL. Project 2: Task manager REST API in FastAPI with JWT authentication. Project 3: Laravel rebuild of the blog with Blade and Eloquent (expanded knowledge). Capstone: Full-featured API for a social platform with user profiles, posts, comments, likes, JWT authentication, and deployed to cloud with documentation. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Backend OR 6+ months building APIs with Python (Django/FastAPI) or a comparable framework.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master high-performance Python backend architecture — advanced Django and FastAPI, microservices, real-time systems, advanced databases, and cloud-native development. Laravel is practiced at a working level (queues, events, Sanctum) for expanded knowledge. Build systems that handle scale, security, and complexity.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced Django, FastAPI & Async Python12.5DRF advanced (permissions, throttling, filtering), Django signals & middleware, async views, FastAPI dependency injection, background tasks, Pydantic v2, asyncio
Module 2: Advanced Databases, Caching & Microservices15Query optimization, connection pooling, Redis caching, CQRS, service boundaries, message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka), API Gateway
Module 3: Real-Time Systems, Security & Testing12.5Django Channels, WebSockets, OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC, OWASP Top 10, pytest, factory_boy, integration testing, load testing (k6)
Module 4: Laravel in Practice, Cloud-Native & Capstone65Laravel queues, events, broadcasting, Sanctum (expanded knowledge); Docker for Python services, Kubernetes deployments, health checks, logging, monitoring. Capstone: Scalable fintech backend with transaction processing, multi-service architecture, and Kubernetes deployment

Projects: Project 1: Real-time trading/auction platform with Django Channels/WebSockets and Redis pub/sub. Project 2: Microservices e-commerce backend with Kafka and Docker. Capstone: Scalable fintech backend with transaction processing, fraud detection hooks, multi-service architecture, comprehensive testing, and Kubernetes deployment. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

5. Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+CompTIA CySA+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)(ISC)2 SSCPAWS Certified Security – Specialty

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Security fundamentals (CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities), networking for security, operating systems, cryptography basics, attacker techniques, defensive operations, governance and Nigerian/international cyber law.
  2. Able to do: Harden systems and networks, analyse threats and logs, run authorised vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, respond to incidents, and write professional security reports.
  3. Real-world problem: A business losing money or trust to fraud, breaches and weak security — the student finds the holes before criminals do, fixes them, and builds a security culture.
  4. Proof project: A full vulnerability assessment and hardening of a small-business environment (Beginner) and an authorised end-to-end penetration test with a professional report and remediation plan (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: SOC analyst, security analyst, junior penetration tester. Entrepreneurship: security audits and awareness training for SMEs. Further learning: Security+, CySA+, CEH, then OSCP and specialisations.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic IT knowledge (operating systems, networks). No security experience required. A curious mindset and ethical standards are essential.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Build a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, network security, and threat awareness. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, secure systems, and understand attacker methodologies. Prepare for entry-level SOC analyst or security technician roles.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Networking12.5CIA triad, security governance, risk management, compliance (GDPR, NDPR), TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Wireshark
Module 2: Operating System Security & Threats12.5Windows security (AD, Group Policy), Linux hardening, patch management, malware types, social engineering, phishing, DDoS, OWASP Top 10 basics
Module 3: Identity, Access Management & Cryptography10Authentication methods, MFA, RBAC, SSO concepts, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, PKI, SSL/TLS, certificate management
Module 4: Security Operations & Assessment12.5SOC operations, SIEM basics (Splunk, Wazuh), log analysis, incident response lifecycle, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing lifecycle, CTF exercises
Module 5: Capstone & Security+ Certification Prep57.5Hands-on labs, network security audit, Linux hardening, phishing simulation, vulnerability assessment report. Security+ exam prep, mock tests, review

Projects: Project 1: Network security audit of a mock corporate network using Wireshark and Nmap. Project 2: Harden a Linux server against CIS benchmarks. Project 3: Phishing awareness campaign simulation. Capstone: Complete security assessment (network + web app + policy) with executive summary, technical findings, and remediation roadmap. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Cybersecurity OR CompTIA Security+ certified OR 6+ months in IT/security role.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master offensive security, advanced defense strategies, cloud security, and enterprise security architecture. Prepare for ethical hacking, advanced SOC analyst, and security engineering roles.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced Penetration Testing & Network Security15Web app exploitation (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, RCE), privilege escalation, lateral movement, network segmentation, zero-trust architecture, threat hunting
Module 2: Malware Analysis, Cloud Security & SIEM15Static/dynamic analysis, sandboxing, YARA rules, AWS/Azure security architecture, container security, Splunk advanced queries, SOAR, threat intelligence
Module 3: DevSecOps, Forensics & Governance12.5Secure SDLC, SAST/DAST, container scanning, secrets management, disk/memory forensics (Volatility), incident command, enterprise security architecture, GRC
Module 4: Capstone, Red Team Exercise & Certification Prep62.5CEH/SSCP prep, full web app penetration test, red team vs blue team exercise, comprehensive enterprise security assessment with board presentation

Projects: Project 1: Full web application penetration test with detailed exploitation and remediation report. Project 2: Design a zero-trust network architecture for a hybrid cloud enterprise. Capstone: End-to-end red team exercise with full kill chain, blue team detection analysis, and executive board presentation. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

6. Data Analytics + BI

Google Data Analytics CertificateMicrosoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)Tableau Desktop SpecialistAWS Certified Data Analytics – SpecialtyMicrosoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Data fundamentals, Excel, SQL, Power BI and Tableau, Python for analysis (pandas), statistics that matter, data cleaning, visualisation and the basics of data engineering and storytelling.
  2. Able to do: Take messy real-world data, clean it, analyse it, and turn it into dashboards, reports and recommendations a decision-maker actually uses.
  3. Real-world problem: A business guessing instead of knowing — sales, customers, inventory, campaigns. The student replaces opinion with evidence: dashboards that answer “what is happening and why”.
  4. Proof project: A sales-performance analysis with an interactive Power BI dashboard (Beginner) and an end-to-end analytics pipeline — SQL + Python + executive dashboard with data-driven recommendations (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: data analyst, BI analyst — among the fastest-growing roles in Nigeria and globally. Entrepreneurship: analytics and dashboard services for SMEs. Further learning: data engineering, data science, PL-300 certification.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic math and Excel knowledge. No programming or statistics background required.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Learn to clean, analyze, and visualize data to drive business decisions. Master Excel, SQL, Python, and BI tools. Build a portfolio of dashboards and analytical reports.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Data Analytics Fundamentals & Excel10Data lifecycle, analytical thinking, KPIs, advanced Excel formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query basics
Module 2: SQL for Data Analysis12.5SELECT, WHERE, JOINs, GROUP BY, HAVING, subqueries, window functions, CTEs, data cleaning with SQL
Module 3: Python for Data Analysis & Statistics15Pandas, NumPy basics, data cleaning, handling missing data, descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, A/B testing
Module 4: Data Visualization with Power BI & Tableau12.5Visualization best practices, Power BI (data import, modeling, DAX, dashboards), Tableau (worksheets, calculated fields, dashboards, stories)
Module 5: Capstone & Google Certification Prep55End-to-end analytics project for a Nigerian SME: SQL database, Python analysis, executive dashboard. Google Data Analytics Certificate prep

Projects: Project 1: Sales performance dashboard in Excel with interactive slicers. Project 2: Customer segmentation analysis using SQL on a retail database. Project 3: E-Commerce data cleaning and analysis with Python Pandas. Capstone: Comprehensive business intelligence solution for a Nigerian SME dataset with SQL database, Python analysis, and executive dashboard in Power BI. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Data Analytics OR equivalent experience with SQL, Python Pandas, and at least one BI tool.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master advanced analytics, predictive modeling, big data technologies, and enterprise BI architecture. Build machine learning models, automate data pipelines, and design self-service analytics platforms.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced SQL, Data Engineering & Python12.5Complex window functions, recursive CTEs, query optimization, Apache Airflow, web scraping, API ingestion, data quality frameworks
Module 2: Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning15Multiple regression, logistic regression, time series (ARIMA, Prophet), clustering, decision trees, Scikit-learn pipeline, feature engineering, model evaluation
Module 3: Advanced BI, Big Data & Cloud Analytics12.5Advanced DAX, Tableau Server/Cloud, Apache Spark (PySpark), cloud warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery), dbt, data lake concepts
Module 4: Capstone & PL-300 Certification Prep65End-to-end analytics platform design, automated data pipeline, predictive models, executive dashboards. PL-300/Tableau Specialist exam prep

Projects: Project 1: Automated data pipeline with Airflow extracting from APIs, transforming, and loading to warehouse. Project 2: Customer churn prediction model with Python and deployed insights dashboard. Capstone: Full analytics platform for a retail/e-commerce company with data pipeline, predictive models, executive dashboards, and strategic recommendations. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

7. Product Management & Design

Google Project Management CertificateGoogle UX Design CertificateCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Product thinking, user research, product strategy and roadmapping, UX/UI design with Figma, agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban), product metrics, and stakeholder management.
  2. Able to do: Discover real user problems, validate ideas cheaply, design and test prototypes, write requirements engineers can build from, run a sprint, and measure whether a product actually worked.
  3. Real-world problem: Teams building products nobody wants — the student finds what users actually need, designs the solution, and leads the team to ship it.
  4. Proof project: A researched, tested product design with an interactive Figma prototype (Beginner) and a complete product launch — strategy, roadmap, backlog, go-to-market and metrics review (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: product manager, product designer, business analyst. Entrepreneurship: found or lead your own product with discipline. Further learning: PSPO/CSM, Google PM/UX certificates, senior product leadership.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: No technical background required. Interest in technology, business, and user behavior. Communication skills are essential.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Learn the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to launch. Master user research, prototyping, agile methodologies, and stakeholder management. Build a product portfolio.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Product Management Fundamentals & Research12.5Product lifecycle, types of PMs, user interviews, surveys, persona creation, journey mapping, competitive analysis, TAM/SAM/SOM
Module 2: UX/UI Design & Agile Fundamentals12.5Design thinking, wireframing (Balsamiq), prototyping (Figma), usability principles, Scrum roles, ceremonies, user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint planning
Module 3: Product Strategy, Roadmapping & Analytics10OKRs, prioritization frameworks (RICE, MoSCoW, Kano), roadmaps, AARRR framework, funnel analysis, Google Analytics 4, NPS, CSAT
Module 4: Development Process, Stakeholder Management & Capstone70Working with engineers, release management, feature flags, managing up, cross-functional collaboration, PRDs. Capstone: End-to-end product case study from research to pitch for the Nigerian market

Projects: Project 1: User research plan and persona deck for a fintech app. Project 2: Low-fidelity wireframes and prototype for an e-commerce feature in Figma. Project 3: Product roadmap with prioritized features using RICE framework. Capstone: Complete product case study from problem discovery to launch plan with UX prototype, PRD, roadmap, and stakeholder pitch deck. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Product Management OR 1+ year in product/tech role.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master advanced product strategy, platform product management, data-driven decision making, and organizational leadership. Learn to manage complex products and drive growth.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced Strategy, Growth & Monetization12.5Platform strategy, B2B vs B2C, internationalization, pricing strategy, PLG, growth loops, viral mechanics, LTV/CAC optimization, retention strategies
Module 2: Data-Driven PM, Technical PM & Design Systems15SQL for PMs, experiment design, statistical significance, system design basics for PMs, API product management, AI/ML product management, advanced Figma, design systems
Module 3: Enterprise Products, Leadership & Ethics10Enterprise sales cycles, SLAs, security requirements, hiring PMs, product team structure, ProdOps, GDPR/NDPR, ethical AI, accessibility compliance
Module 4: Capstone & PSPO/CSPO Certification Prep67.50-to-1 product launch strategy for a complex platform, market analysis, GTM plan, investor pitch. PSPO/CSPO exam prep

Projects: Project 1: Design and test a new onboarding flow with A/B test plan. Project 2: Build a comprehensive design system in Figma for a product suite. Capstone: Complete 0-to-1 product launch strategy for a complex platform (e.g., healthtech, edtech) with market analysis, technical requirements, GTM plan, and investor pitch. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

8. Digital Marketing & Branding

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce CertificateGoogle Analytics Certification (GA4)Google Ads Certifications (Search, Display, Video)Meta Digital Marketing AssociateHubSpot Content Marketing Certification

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: Branding and positioning, content marketing, social media strategy, SEO, paid advertising (Meta/Google), email marketing, analytics, and campaign planning with real budgets.
  2. Able to do: Build a brand from strategy to visuals, run content calendars, launch and optimise paid campaigns, rank content on search, grow email lists, and prove ROI with analytics.
  3. Real-world problem: A good business nobody has heard of — the student builds its brand, fills its funnel with customers, and proves the marketing spend paid for itself.
  4. Proof project: A complete brand kit and 30-day content engine for a real or mock business (Beginner) and a full multi-channel campaign with paid ads, SEO and measured ROI (Advanced).
  5. Career translation: Employment: digital marketer, social media manager, brand strategist. Entrepreneurship: marketing agency or freelance services; market your own business. Further learning: Google/Meta/HubSpot certifications, growth marketing.

BEGINNER Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic social media usage. Creativity and communication skills. No marketing background required.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master the fundamentals of digital marketing, brand building, and online customer acquisition. Learn to run campaigns on Google, Meta, and LinkedIn, create content strategies, and measure results.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Digital Marketing Fundamentals & Brand Strategy10Marketing funnel, customer journey, digital channels, brand positioning, value proposition, target audience, brand voice, visual identity, storytelling
Module 2: Content Creation, Social Media & SEO12.5Content types, blog writing, social media copy, Canva, CapCut, platform strategy (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook), keyword research, on-page SEO, Google Search Console
Module 3: Paid Advertising & Email Marketing12.5Google Ads basics (Search, Display), Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram), campaign structure, bidding, targeting, list building, segmentation, Mailchimp/Brevo, email automation
Module 4: Analytics, Campaign Execution & Capstone70Google Analytics 4, event tracking, conversion tracking, UTM parameters. Capstone: Create and execute a 30-day digital marketing campaign with full strategy, content, ads, and analytics report

Projects: Project 1: Brand identity package for a Nigerian startup. Project 2: 30-day social media content calendar with designed posts. Project 3: SEO-optimized blog post with keyword research. Capstone: Complete digital marketing campaign for a real client or mock business with strategy deck, content assets, ad campaigns, and performance report. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

ADVANCED Level — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Digital Marketing OR 6+ months managing campaigns OR managed ad spend of $500+.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 7.5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Master advanced marketing strategy, marketing automation, growth hacking, e-commerce optimization, and marketing analytics. Learn to lead marketing teams and drive scalable growth.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Advanced Strategy, SEO & Content12.5Integrated marketing communications, competitive positioning, technical SEO audit, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, content clusters, programmatic SEO
Module 2: Advanced Paid Media, Automation & E-commerce15Performance Max, Shopping, YouTube Ads, LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, HubSpot/Salesforce, lead scoring, nurture sequences, Shopify/WooCommerce optimization, CRO
Module 3: Growth Hacking, Analytics & Leadership10AARRR, pirate metrics, viral loops, referral programs, community-led growth, advanced GA4, Looker Studio, BigQuery, attribution modeling, team structure, budget allocation
Module 4: Capstone & Google Ads Certification Prep67.5Growth strategy for a scale-up, final campaign with $5K+ simulated budget, board presentation. Google Ads advanced certifications prep

Projects: Project 1: Technical SEO audit and remediation plan for an e-commerce site. Project 2: Multi-channel ad campaign with attribution analysis. Project 3: Marketing automation workflow with lead scoring. Capstone: Comprehensive marketing strategy for a Nigerian tech scale-up entering 2 new markets, with channel strategy, budget, team structure, and 12-month forecast. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week.

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

9. Prompt Engineering & AI Automation

Google AI EssentialsMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: What AI is (in plain language), the major AI assistants and tools, practical prompting, using AI for work, business, teaching, learning and home, simple no-code automation, and responsible/safe AI use.
  2. Able to do: Use AI confidently for documents, planning, marketing, teaching, learning and home management; build personal prompt libraries; set up simple automations; verify AI output and stay safe from scams and misuse.
  3. Real-world problem: The hours every professional, teacher, parent or entrepreneur loses to repetitive writing, planning and admin — the student reclaims that time and raises quality with AI workflows.
  4. Proof project: My AI Transformation Project: a complete AI-assisted workflow for one real area of the student’s life or work — demonstrated live with a prompt library and measured time savings.
  5. Career translation: Employment: AI-literate staff outperform peers in any role — administration, teaching, management. Entrepreneurship: run a leaner business or offer AI-assistance services. Further learning: data, digital marketing or advanced automation paths.

SINGLE LEVEL Full Course — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic smartphone or computer skills (browsing, email, WhatsApp). No programming, mathematics or technical background required. This course is built for lecturers, teachers, students, home managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants AI working for them.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Learn to use AI confidently and safely in business, education, home and everyday life. You will master practical prompting, use AI for documents, planning, marketing, teaching, learning and home management, set up simple no-code automations, and leave with a personal AI workflow that saves you real hours every week. We use AI tools — we do not build language models.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: AI in Everyday Life — Foundations for Everyone15What AI is in plain language; where AI already runs your day (search, maps, banking, recommendations); the major assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI); free vs paid tools; setting up accounts safely; what AI can and cannot do; myths, fears and honest limits
Module 2: Talking to AI — Practical Prompting Skills17.5Asking clear questions; giving context and examples; role prompting; iterating and refining; prompt formulas for everyday tasks; voice and image inputs; fact-checking AI answers; avoiding hallucination traps
Module 3: AI for Work & Business20Emails, letters and documents; reports, proposals and meeting minutes; spreadsheets and budgets; presentations; marketing content and social media; customer service replies; business planning and entrepreneurship; AI for CEOs and managers — summarisation and decision support
Module 4: AI for Teaching, Learning & Personal Growth17.5For lecturers and teachers: lesson plans, quizzes, marking rubrics, differentiated materials. For students: study plans, revision aids, exam practice. Research assistance and citation caution; language learning; CVs, cover letters and interview preparation; personal development plans
Module 5: AI at Home & in Daily Life10Meal planning and family budgets; travel planning; health and fitness information (and its limits); supporting children’s learning safely; creative projects — stories, images, music and videos; daily planning and smart routines
Module 6: Everyday Automation, Safety & Responsible AI10What automation is (no coding); simple automations with Zapier or Make; calendar, email and reminder automation; AI bias and misinformation; privacy and personal data; scams, deepfakes and verification; Nigeria’s NDPA in plain terms; when NOT to use AI
Module 7: Capstone — Your AI Transformation Project15Choose one real area of your life or work; design, build and demonstrate a complete AI-assisted workflow; measure the before/after difference; present your results

Projects: Project 1: Personal prompt library (25+ prompts refined for your real tasks). Project 2: One-week content & customer-response pack for a real or mock business. Project 3: Family/home AI assistant kit — three working helpers for home life. Capstone: My AI Transformation Project — a complete AI-assisted workflow for one real area of your life or work, demonstrated live with measured time savings. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week (see the Weekly Project Schedule).

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

10. Network Engineering

Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) NetworkingCompTIA Network+ (N10-009)Cisco CCNA 200-301

The TFN 5-Question Outcome Framework

  1. Need to know: How networks work end-to-end: devices, cabling, the OSI/TCP-IP models, IP addressing and subnetting, switching and routing, wireless, network security, monitoring and troubleshooting.
  2. Able to do: Design, build, secure and troubleshoot small-business networks: configure switches, routers and access points, produce addressing plans and documentation, and diagnose faults methodically.
  3. Real-world problem: A school, office or SME with a slow, flat, insecure network and no documentation — the student designs and demonstrates a segmented, secure, fully documented replacement.
  4. Proof project: A complete simulated network for a 3-building school or SME — VLANs, VLSM addressing, routing, secure wireless, ACLs and monitoring — built in Packet Tracer, documented and defended.
  5. Career translation: Employment: network support technician, NOC analyst, IT infrastructure roles. Entrepreneurship: network installation and support services for schools, offices and cybercafés. Further learning: CompTIA Network+, CCST, then CCNA.

SINGLE LEVEL Full Course — 14 Weeks

Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy (installing software, using files and folders). No prior networking or programming experience required.

Hours: 105 hrs | Contacts: 3x/week x 2 hours 30 minutes

Personal Practice: 5 hrs/week | Weekly Project: 1 graded deliverable

What to Expect: Understand how networks really work — from the cable to the cloud. You will design, build, secure and troubleshoot small-business networks in hands-on simulations, master IP addressing and subnetting, and finish ready for entry-level networking roles and the CompTIA Network+ / CCST certifications.

ModuleHrsTopics
Module 1: Networking Foundations & Models15Network types (LAN, WAN, MAN), topologies, network devices (routers, switches, access points, firewalls, modems), OSI & TCP/IP models, encapsulation, cables & media (copper, fibre), Ethernet standards
Module 2: IP Addressing, Subnetting & Network Services17.5IPv4 addressing, subnet masks, network/broadcast addresses, VLSM subnetting practice, IPv6 basics, private vs public addressing, NAT, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP
Module 3: Switching & Routing22.5Switch operation, MAC tables, VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), inter-VLAN routing, STP basics, port security, static routing, default routes, dynamic routing with OSPF, router-on-a-stick
Module 4: Wireless & Network Security17.5Wireless standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), WPA2/WPA3, SOHO network setup, wireless channels & coverage, common attacks (spoofing, DoS, rogue APs), ACLs, firewall concepts, VPN basics, AAA & password policy, physical security
Module 5: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Modern Networks12.5Structured troubleshooting method, ping/traceroute/ipconfig toolkit, Wireshark packet capture & analysis, Syslog & SNMP basics, WAN/ISP technologies (fibre, LTE, VSAT), cloud networking concepts, SDN & virtualisation intro
Module 6: Capstone & Certification Prep20Complete network design project, documentation standards, presenting & defending a design, CompTIA Network+ / CCST Networking exam prep, timed mock exams, career pathways in networking

Projects: Project 1: Subnetting & VLSM workbook solving real allocation scenarios. Project 2: Multi-site routed network with VLANs built in Packet Tracer. Project 3: Network security policy with ACLs, wireless hardening and monitoring. Capstone: Complete network design and working simulation for a 3-building school or SME — addressing plan, VLANs, routing, wireless, security, monitoring and full documentation. Plus one graded hands-on deliverable every week (see the Weekly Project Schedule).

Soft Skills Thread: one professional skill practised every week — communication, teamwork, feedback, client handling, presentation, personal branding and interview readiness.

Come Equipped — Learning Tools & Weekly Effort

Weekly projects are completed on your own machine. Personal equipment is the single biggest predictor of success — have everything ready before Week 1. Instructors verify setup in the first session.

Weekly Level of Effort

ComponentBeginner LevelAdvanced Level
Class contacts3 × 2.5 hrs (7.5 hrs/week)3 × 2.5 hrs (7.5 hrs/week)
Personal reading & practice5 hrs/week7.5 hrs/week
Total weekly commitment~12.5 hrs~15 hrs
Graded weekly project1 deliverable/week1 deliverable/week
Total effort per level (14 weeks)~175 hrs~210 hrs

Suggested rhythm: Beginner — about 1 hr/day on the 4 non-class days plus ~1 hr over the weekend. Advanced — about 1.5 hrs/day on non-class days plus ~1.5 hrs over the weekend. Personal hours are self-paced but not optional: each week's graded project is designed to be completed within them.

Baseline Requirements (All Tracks)

ItemMinimum Requirement
LaptopCore i5 / Ryzen 5 (8th gen or newer), 8GB RAM (16GB recommended), 256GB SSD, webcam & mic
InternetStable 10 Mbps+ connection; roughly 15–25GB data per month
PowerBackup plan (UPS / inverter / power bank) so outages never cost a deadline
Core softwareGoogle Chrome, VS Code, Git, Zoom / Google Meet
Core accountsPersonal Google account, GitHub account, academy student portal login
OtherNotebook or note-taking app, 16GB+ USB flash drive

Per-Track Software & Tools

TrackKey Software & Requirements (in addition to baseline)
Cloud & DevOpsAWS CLI, Docker Desktop, Terraform, kubectl, Helm + AWS Free Tier account (card for verification only) · 16GB RAM recommended
Mobile Development (Flutter & React Native)Flutter SDK, Android Studio, VS Code + Node.js LTS & Expo (Expo Go on your phone) · physical Android phone recommended · Play Console account ($25) at publishing stage
Frontend DevelopmentNode.js LTS, VS Code (+ Tailwind/React extensions), Chrome DevTools + Vercel, Netlify & Figma accounts · 8GB RAM minimum
Backend DevelopmentPython 3.11+, PostgreSQL, Docker, Postman + PHP 8.2, Composer & Laravel installer (expanded knowledge) · Render/Railway free tier
CybersecurityVirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux VM, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite Community Edition · 16GB RAM + 120GB free disk · signed Ethical Use Agreement
Data Analytics + BIExcel, Power BI Desktop (Windows), Tableau Public, Python/Anaconda, PostgreSQL + Kaggle & Google Colab accounts
Product Mgmt & DesignFigma, Miro, Notion, Slack, Loom, Balsamiq + GA4 demo account
Digital Marketing & BrandingCanva, CapCut, Meta Business Suite, Google Ads Editor, Mailchimp + smartphone with a good camera required
Prompt Engineering & AIAccounts on at least two AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or Copilot — free tiers fine) + Canva (free) + Zapier or Make free account · smartphone with assistant apps recommended · no programming tools needed
Network EngineeringCisco Packet Tracer (free via Cisco Networking Academy), Wireshark, Draw.io + Cisco NetAcad account · GNS3 optional · 8GB RAM minimum

All track software is free or free-tier unless a cost is explicitly shown. The academy provides lab PCs for in-class exercises, but weekly projects require personal equipment at home.

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