AltSchool, a Nigerian Ed-tech startup that helps individuals to gain technical skills, in a response to the surge in demand for tech skills has added new courses to its catalog.
The new courses include product marketing, design and management, data science, engineering, and analytics. These new courses are in addition to its software engineering courses which students specialize in either front-end, back-end, and cloud engineering.
Since the startup began operation, it disclosed that it has continued to receive tremendous patronage due to the interest in the courses from learners being offered.
Speaking on the startup achievement this year, co-founder and CEO of AltSchool, Adewale Yusuf said, “This year has been great so far. We have experienced tremendous growth. We are exempt from the California Department of Post-Private Secondary Education (BPPE), are targeting $1 million in annual recurring revenue, and have helped people find jobs in over seven countries.
“The demand for technical talent has never been higher. Also, companies are looking outside their primary markets to recruit talent. English is the primary language and the time zone is favorable.”
AltSchool currently boasts of having students in over eight African countries, with a recently established hub in Rwanda to support its growth beyond West Africa. It also partners with higher education institutions across Africa to provide diplomas to students.
As the name suggests, AltSchool Africa is different from traditional institutions. It is a school for individuals who want to gain technic skills to kickstart their career in tech.
Learners do not need to have any prior knowledge or technical skills to participate in any of the programs. The curriculum is already designed to give them the perfect head start when transitioning to a career in tech.
The curriculum is also carefully designed to teach learners current and future skills based on industry and employer demand, which will give them an edge in the talent market.
