NEXT COHORT • SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Build Real Tech Experience — With Teams, Mentors and Proof of Work

Work in multidisciplinary teams, solve practical problems, receive feedback and finish with evidence of what you can actually do.

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Joined by 2,400+ graduates across Africa

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BUILT THROUGH COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION

LearnersMentorsProject TeamsCommunity LeadersIndustry Contributors
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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

One platform. Two ways in.

I'm an Applicant

I'm an Applicant

Start your tech career

Join a bootcamp, get matched with a mentor, and build real projects.

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I'm a Mentor

I'm a Mentor

Guide the next generation

Guide the next generation of tech talent through 1:1 mentorship.

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WHY PN AFRICA

Everything you need to launch a tech career, in one place

1:1 Mentorship

Paired with an experienced mentor throughout your journey.

Real Projects

Work on live products with real teams and deadlines.

Bootcamps

Structured, cohort-based curriculum across disciplines.

PROGRAMS

Choose the craft you want to master.

Product Design

Product Design

Design useful, accessible digital products through research, interaction design, prototyping, and testing.

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Software Engineering

Software Engineering

Build reliable web products, collaborate in development teams, and ship production-ready features.

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Product Management

Product Management

Learn to frame problems, align teams, define product direction, and move ideas from insight to launch.

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Data Analytics

Data Analytics

Turn raw information into useful insights using analysis, visualisation, and business storytelling.

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HOW IT WORKS

Your journey from application to employment

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Apply & Get Matched

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Join a Cohort

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Build Real Projects

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Get Hired

REAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Build products people can actually use.

Work in collaborative teams on live briefs from partner organisations. Plan sprints, design or build features, receive mentor feedback, and finish with credible proof of work.

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Real project experience

Sprint Board

3 Teammates

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AMARA OKAFOR

AMARA OKAFOR

“Great work starts with asking better questions.”

Senior Product Designer • Lagos

TUNDE BELLO

TUNDE BELLO

“Build small, learn fast, improve together.”

Engineering Lead • Accra

ZAINAB MUSA

ZAINAB MUSA

“Clarity is the most valuable output of data.”

Data Science Manager • Nairobi

MENTORSHIP NETWORK

Learn from people who have done the work.

Every learner is supported by experienced professionals who offer practical feedback, career guidance, and the confidence to grow.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Real growth, built through teamwork.

“PN Africa taught me how different roles actually work together. Working on a product means you’re never really working in isolation.”

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Caleb Anafuwe

Backend Developer

“Real projects meant I entered interviews with proof.”

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AISHA K.

Product Manager at Andela

“The programme gave me the opportunity to apply project management in a real-world environment and improve my leadership, communication and confidence.”

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Louise M. Persidis

Project Manager

OUR IMPACT

A growing network of learners, mentors, and employers building Africa’s digital talent pipeline.

2,400+

Graduates

180+

Employer Partners

350+

Active Mentors

92%

Job Placement Rate

Community Network

Across Africa

2,400+ Members

COMMUNITY & ALUMNI

Grow with a community that stays with you

Join peers, mentors, and alumni who share opportunities, feedback, and support long after the cohort ends.

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FAQ

Common questions

PN Africa is an experiential learning infrastructure and workforce development platform where aspiring tech professionals work in cross-functional teams to build and launch real tech products. You don't just learn about your role. You actually work within a team and experience how the work happens.

It is not a traditional training where you spend weeks watching lessons.It can be described as an internship-style practical experience program because you work with a team, take on a defined role, work on project deliverables and contribute to building a product.

No, PN Africa is not a beginner training program where we teach you a role from scratch. You should already have some foundational knowledge or learning in the role you are applying for. You don't need to be an expert, and you don't need professional experience, but you need to understand the basics well enough to contribute to a real project. For example, if you're applying as a Project Manager, you should already understand basic project management concepts. If you're applying as a Frontend Developer, you should have some foundational frontend development skills. We provide the environment to practice, collaborate, get mentored and build experience. We don't replace the learning you need to do before joining

Yes, you will be placed in a cross-functional team working on a tech product that the team takes through the product development process. The goal is for you to experience the work, not simply complete assignments created for a classroom.

Ready to start your journey with PN Africa?