The 30-Week
Revenue Engineering Marathon
Move from zero to production-ready software engineering. We don't just teach coding; we teach you how to build value for the African continent.
Structured for Mastery
Five phases designed to take you from fundamentals to advanced microservices and startup launching.
Build with the African Stack
M-Pesa, USSD, and WhatsApp Engineering
You won't just learn "coding"; you will learn Revenue Engineering. Build systems that process payments, automate business via WhatsApp/USSD, and handle real-world traffic.
Weeks 1-6
Modern Web & API Fundamentals
- HTML5/CSS3 Semantic Web
- JavaScript ES6+ (Async/Await)
- HTTP Protocol & JSON
- Postman API Testing
- Git Workflows & PRs
Key Project
🛠️ M-Pesa Paylink & Receipt Mini-App
Weeks 7-13
Data, Logic & CRM Engineering
- MongoDB & Mongoose Schema
- JWT Auth & Security
- WhatsApp Business API
- USSD Engineering (Telco)
- Relational Data (PostgreSQL)
Key Project
🛠️ WhatsApp CRM & USSD Support
Weeks 14-22
Commerce & Fintech Mastery
- Next.js SSR & State Machines
- M-Pesa, Airtel & Stripe
- Webhook Security & Idempotency
- Telegram Bot API
- Automation with Cron Jobs
Key Project
🛠️ Chama Savings & E-commerce
Weeks 23-26
Production Engineering
- Queues (Redis/BullMQ)
- Microservices Architecture
- Docker & Containerization
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
- Failover Logic & SMS Gateways
Key Project
🛠️ Multi-Channel Notification Hub
Weeks 27-30
The Capstone Sprint
- The African SME OS
- Multi-tenant Architecture
- Custom Startup Project
- API Design & Scale
- Demo Day & Launch
Key Project
🚀 Build a Real-World Startup
Built for the next generation of African Tech Founders.
By the end of this marathon, you won't just have a CV. You will have a production-ready portfolio of 8 applications that address real African business problems using Mobile Money, USSD, and WhatsApp.
Intensity
4 Live Classes + 1 Peer Session
Project Count
8 Professional Apps
Integration
M-Pesa, Stripe, Airtel
Channels
USSD, WhatsApp, SMS
Build 8 Production-Ready Apps
Forget "to-do lists." You will build the exact systems that modern African businesses use to process payments, manage customers, and automate operations.
Build the "African Stack"
Forget "To-Do Lists" and "Weather Apps". You will build 8 production-grade applications that solve real African business problems using Mobile Money, USSD, WhatsApp, and modern web tech.
M-Pesa Paylink & Receipt Mini-App
Send clients a payment link, trigger M-Pesa STK, and generate instant PDF receipts.
Core Features
WhatsApp Lead Capture CRM
Turn WhatsApp chats into structured leads with a web-based CRM dashboard.
Core Features
USSD Customer Self-Service App
Let customers dial a USSD code to check balances and request support.
Core Features
E-commerce Lite + WhatsApp Updates
A simple online store with payments and automatic WhatsApp order notifications.
Core Features
Chama Savings Platform
Manage group contributions, track balances, and send automated reminders.
Core Features
Booking & Appointments System
Salon/clinic bookings with M-Pesa deposits and SMS reminders.
Core Features
Multi-Channel Notification Hub
A unified API to send alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, or Email with failover logic.
Core Features
The African SME OS
A multi-tenant "operating system" for SMEs combining payments, USSD, WhatsApp, and CRM into one platform.
Core Features
Start Your Marathon Today
Join the next cohort and start building with the African Stack.