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Dear GSC applicant,
We are pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted and you can participate at the 2-days GSC coding event to be hosted at American Corner, Lagos/Ibadan.
Next Steps:
1) You are required to secure your seat as soon as you get this mail. We have a maximum reservation for just 30.
Make the registration payment of N5,000 to this account;
Elixtra Company LTD
GTBank
0029860389
Once payment has been done, send an email to hello@tech4herafrica.com and tech4herafrica@gmail.com attaching screenshot of payment and breakdown of payment.
2) Optional payment for interested participants. Note that once registration has been done, you can pay for these before Jan 31.
Mentored session: N10,000. Extra attention during the coding sessions + 4 extra weeks of follow-up.
Printed Tech4her Certificate: N5,000
Printed notes: E-notes will be available for all to read online. Course softwares and some videos will be shared with all. For cost of getting printed notes, you need to indicate what modules.
It’s a minimum of N3000 per module.
Branded T-shirt and Badge: N5000
Full Course Meal: Starter + Main Course (Chicken Rep or KFC) N2,500/day.
3) Certifications Available:
1)Microsoft Digital Expert certification (N25,000)
2)Google Web Designer Certification (N50,000).
Training will run for 2 months just after the prep sessions at the GSC event. Training is composed of online and class sessions. Exams will be written in April. The Schedule will be shared with subscribers.
Do feel free to post any questions that you have to this email.
Looking forward to hosting you.
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Hello Dearie,
As we prepare toward the sessions, as our standard practice, we prepare registered students ahead of the classes online. This online sessions will kickstart on February 1.
NOTE: You are expected to have made any necessary payments by then. Note only registration fees, N5000 is compulsory for every student, others are optional. Deadline for registration fees is January 25. Other payments can roll-in by January 31. Payments are not accepted at the venue.
We have attached curriculum for: HTML, PYTHON, Microsoft Digital Literacy Course that we’ll cover at the training. See the attached resources for the curriculum. Curriculum for Javascript, WordPress, Google certification course, Machine learning will be shared much later.
We also attached shots of the Microsoft certificate and Tech4her Certificate FYI.
Those writing certifications should prepare for extra classes online and offline. Schedule will be shared. Exams will be officially written in April.
You should know this too: The CEO of Tech4her- Mrs Elizabeth Olorunleke (Edwards) is a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator.
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FAQs
*Q1:How much i’m I paying to attend all the trainings?*
Answer: None. Just registration fee at N5000. All other fees are optional- shirts, certificates, mentored sessions etc. You are allowed to choose up to 3 courses.
Deadline for payment is on January 25 on first come first serve basis.
*Q2.What is the time frame for the training?*
Code sessions run for two days from 10am till 4pm. A schedule for the courses will be shared much later. Those taking any of the certifications (Microsoft Digital Expert Certification or Google Web Designer Course will attend extra classes after the 2days training. Certification exams will be written in April.
*Q3:Is the Tech4her certificate for attendance, or based on performance during the event ?*
– Tech4her Certificate is issued based on attendance and performance. For each module, there are tests to be written.
– And you can receive Tech4her Certification for any of the modules you are taking; GSC101A etc
– Tests will be written at the 2days training, Exams will be written at a fixed date for those interested to having a Tech4her certification for any of the modules.
– Note: Tech4her Certification is different from Google and Microsoft Certification and also issued at a subsidized cost (N5000).
*Q4. Are classes for beginners, intermediates or experts?*
– The only beginner course is ‘Software fundamentals + Introduction to programming’.
– Others are designed based on standard curriculum for intermediates/expert/
*Q5. What happens after the training? Any follow-ups? Any benefits?*
– Exceptional graduates from our Academy are assigned to one of Tech4her’s startup project. In 2018, 4 members of our alumni network led by the founder, Mrs Elizabeth Edwards won the Silicon Valley’s AngelHack competition- https://www.tech4herafrica.
– Graduates of our previous cohorts in 2018 are now members of our Alumni Network- Her Code Nework (https://hcn.tech4herafrica.
– They have access to internships/job opportunities from our partners e.g MEST Africa, Microsoft, Google and other benefits.
– We post from time to time code challenges with prizes on Her Code Network.
– You can meet other fellow female developers like you on our Her Code Network to always inspire and make you a better developer.
– You can take part in our Code Coffee event yearly where our alumni network
meet with recruit companies and investors https://tech4herafrica.com/
*Q6. Will I get job with the certificates issues at the training ?*
Getting a certification can boost your chances of getting a job.
*Q7. Do I have to be computer savvy to qualify to be trained?*
You don’t have to. But you need to be determined. You can start with the Introduction to programming + Software Development and Introduction to Machine learning. You can also take the HTML/CSS course too.
*Q8: Why am i paying for Tech4her’s certificate? Thought it’s free!*
Answer: Training is free but some other benefits will have to be covered by the participants e.g registration, certification, Tshirts etc.
*Q9: Are the fees for registration and branded shirt/badges different?*
Answer: Yes. Branded shirt not compulsory but recommended.
*Q10: Why can’t i pay at the venue?*
We need to plan adequately for the event as we have a large number of participants registered. Also we will share resources ahead of the classes.
*Q11: Do i have to pay for the options ahead too- e.g Tshirt, Mentored Sessions, Certificates.*
Yes we need to make adequate preparation ahead to ensure you get all that you booked for. T-shirt will be given out at the event for those who booked ahead. Deadline for payment for these other options is on January 30.
*Q12: Are we going to get class notes if we don’t pay for printed handouts?*
Everyone will have access to read the notes online and some of it will also be downloadable. Those who pay for printed copies will have both.
*Q13: What is the curriculum for the courses like?!*
You can view the curriculum for the courses here: https://drive.google.com/
Others will be added soon.
*Q14: What is the curriculum for – Microsoft Digital Expert Certification and Google Web Designer Certification like?*
Microsoft Digital Expert Certification is based on Microsoft’s curriculum for digital experts. You will learn how to use all the Microsoft Office Apps, Computer and Networking knowledge.
– The Google Web Designer Course is also based on Google’s curriculum for web designers. You will learn how to design and publish digital ads on Google Ad network. You’ll also cover Digital Marketing themes from search to text to display to video to shopping advertising.
*Q15: How many courses can we take?*
You are able to choose any 3 courses. The GSC101A – Introduction to Programming + Software fundamentals is available for everyone.
*Q16: I have other questions!*
You can post on the group or contact us via hello@tech4herafrica.com, tech4herafrica@gmail.com or call 08105445404.
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Video Stories from past cohorts: https://www.tech4herafrica.com/pr-testimonials/
Pictures from the last event here: