Applications stay open all December 2025 – join anytime! If you start late, catch up with recordings and community help. Your first monthly donation is due by January 12, 2026. We onboard new students weekly to keep the momentum.

Absolutely yes! The Professional Tech Foundations is designed for complete beginners. We start from zero, assuming no prior knowledge. 80% of our past students were total newbies and finished strong. With pre-recorded lessons, live Q&A twice a week, and a supportive community, you'll build confidence step-by-step. Plus, our mindset workshops in Month 1 help you manage the learning curve even with a busy schedule.

Just 2–3 hours per day, 5 days a week – that's our sweet spot for unstoppable progress. The program is built with busy fellows in mind: pre-recorded classes let you learn at your pace, and live sessions are scheduled evenings/weekends. Past students with 9–5 jobs, NYSC, or university balanced it perfectly with our time management workshops.

Yes, fully online via our engaging LMS! Pre-recorded videos drop weekly for self-paced learning. Live training happens twice a week (Tuesdays & Saturdays, 7–9 PM WAT) for deep dives, Q&A, and group discussions. Recordings are available if you miss one. No travel needed – join from anywhere in the world

No laptop required at the start! You can complete the first 3–4 months 100% on your smartphone (Android/iOS) via our mobile-friendly LMS. For hands-on coding, use free online tools like Replit or Google Colab. From Month 4, borrow a laptop, visit a cyber café, or qualify for our free laptops (top-5 performers by June 2026) or 0% interest installment scheme from April 2026.

We have pre-recorded sessions (released weekly) and are supported by live sessions (which are held twice a week).

Every live session is recorded and then posted to the learners' portal. This would be useful for anyone who missed the class to access them later. The recording also aids in further learning and revision.

Apart from the recorded and live sessions, we add our learners to communities based on their courses, allowing them to interact with course instructors, community moderators, and fellow learners, who are always available to help with any issues relating to the course. Learners may also directly contact their instructors via email and other communication channels provided.

For a more personalized experience, you may subscribe to our Private Training Services. This is however optional, it comes at an extra cost and is based on request.

We got you! Lessons are in clear, simple English, but mentors explain in Pidgin during live sessions if needed. Community chats often mix English/Pidgin.

Plus, vibe coding tools like Grok/Claude can translate code explanations.

Each course you enroll for, appears in your personal learner's portal and can be found under "My Courses" tab on your dashboard. 

Your login information comes with your course access email.

Quizzes are short (10–15 mins) and focus on understanding, not memorization – aim for 70% to pass. Projects are hands-on and fun, with rubrics shared upfront. We provide templates, peer reviews, and mentor feedback. Even if you score low first time, resubmit within the grace period. It's all about growth!

No worries – life happens! We have a flexible grace period of 7–10 days for most assignments. If you're falling behind, reach out to your mentor or the WhatsApp community for help. As long as you maintain your monthly ₦1,000 donation and show consistent effort, you won't be removed. Many students catch up during weekends or with peer study groups.

Yes, switch free anytime! Foundations prepares you for all four tracks (AI/ML, Flutter, Cloud/DevOps, Full-Stack). At the end of Month 3, we'll guide you based on your strengths and interests. No penalties – many students pivot after trying vibe coding or Python.

Free data access starts Month 4 for all active students (covers LMS and tools like Colab). For laptops: Top-5 overall performers by June 2026 get brand-new ones free. Everyone qualifies for the 0% interest installment scheme from April 2026 – just maintain good participation and donations.

The minimum ₦1,000 (or $1/£1) monthly donation keeps the sponsored program running – covering servers, mentors, and free data from Month 4. It's your "skin in the game" to stay committed. If you miss one, just communicate via WhatsApp; we understand tough months. We only pause access after 2 missed months with no effort.

1. Click on "Join Course"
2. Fill out the application form and submit it.
3. Make your monthly donation for the course via the available channels provided in the registration confirmation page or email. Keep the page payment account details for subsequent payments. 
4. Once your payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email/SMS/WhatsApp message along with the payment receipt attached.
5. After your payment is received, we will be notified automatically, and you will be enrolled for the course within 24hrs. If you are not enrolled within 24hrs,  please contact us via sales@emostelacademy.org or (via SMS, WhatsApp, or Phone Call) at +2349077471007.
6. You will also receive an email/SMS/WhatsApp message with your course access information once you are enrolled. 

The program commences on the 13th of December 2025. Payment will be renewed on the 12th day of every month, regardless of when you joined the program.

Because this program is donation-based, we cannot use auto-debit transaction channels; hence, the traditional bank transfer method is the only applicable payment channel for now.

Yes, from Month 5–6 in the specialization phase! You'll work on live paid projects (e.g., simple websites or apps for churches/SMEs) through our network. Past students earned ₦400k–₦1.5M before graduating. Foundations sets you up with portfolio projects that attract your first gigs.

Yes, definitely! Participants may pay more than the minimum requirement of ₦1,000/$1/£1. We have only specified the minimum donation to make it affordable to anyone interested. More money is needed to keep the program running and to improve its values and offerings.

Verifiable Digital Certificates cost money to make.

Beyond the platform cost, every certificate requires:

• Manual review and verification of your quizzes, projects, capstone, and overall participation
• Mentor time to grade, give feedback, and approve graduation
• Administrative follow-up to ensure accuracy and fairness

These are real human hours and logistics that keep the quality sky-high.

That’s why we charge a small one-time fee that covers everything:

• Professional Tech Foundations Certificate → ₦5,000 / $4 / £3
• Final Specialization Certificate (AI, Flutter, Cloud or Full-Stack) → ₦10,000 / $8 / £6
  

These prices may be subject to slight changes depending on production and processing costs at the time the certificates are prepared. 

Please visit https://emostelacademy.org/faq for more frequently asked questions regarding our mode of class delivery and other relevant information, or contact our support team via email: support@emostelacademy.org. You may also chat with our support team via WhatsApp at +2349077471007.

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