Welcome to Talenga Academy

Cohort 1 Start Date: September 20, 2025

Join a free, hands-on mentorship program built for aspiring developers. Learn to code, collaborate, and build real-world applications using C#, .NET, React, and more.

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About Talenga Academy

We're a community-driven mentorship program dedicated to bridge the gap between learning to code and launching a successful career in tech. Our mission is to empower the next generation of software developers with the practical skills and confidence needed to thrive in the industry.

Why Choose Us?

We provide a unique learning experience focused on what truly matters for your career growth.

Expert Mentorship

Learn directly from industry professionals who provide personalized guidance, code reviews, and career advice to help you succeed.

Real-World Projects

Go beyond theory by building portfolio-worthy applications. You'll work on projects that mirror real-world development challenges.

Career Focused

Our curriculum is designed to teach you the in-demand skills that employers are looking for, preparing you for your first tech role.

Meet Our Technical Mentors

Our team is composed of experienced software engineers and architects passionate about sharing their knowledge.

Joseph Rukeijakare

Joseph Rukeijakare

Lead Backend Mentor

  • C#
  • .NET
  • Azure
  • SQL
  • Docker
Denis Oluka

Denis Oluka

Lead Frontend & Mobile Mentor

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Next.js
  • Android

Program Curriculum

An intensive 5-month journey from fundamentals to deployment.

Month 1: Foundations & Path Discovery

  • Intro to Software Development & Career Paths
  • Tools of the Trade: Git, GitHub & IDEs
  • Working with Teams & Projects
  • Problem Solving & Thinking Like a Developer

Month 2: C# & .NET Basics

  • C# Fundamentals & Control Structures
  • HTTP Methods & Request/Response
  • Inheritance & Polymorphism
  • .NET CLI & Project Setup

Month 3: ASP.NET Core Web API

  • Controllers, Actions & Routing
  • HTTP Methods & Request/Response
  • Implementing CRUD Operations
  • Data Transfer Objects (DTOs)

Month 4: Data & Advanced Topics

  • Entity Framework Core
  • Authentication with Identity & JWT
  • Middleware, Logging & Error Handling
  • Unit Testing with xUnit

Month 5 (Final 2 Weeks): Capstone Project

Apply all learned concepts to design, implement, test, and deploy a feature-rich, real-world backend API to Azure or AWS.

Month 2: JS & React Basics

  • Advanced JavaScript & ES6+
  • Asynchronous JS (Promises, Async/Await)
  • Intro to React, JSX & Components
  • State, Props & Events

Month 3: Building with React

  • React Hooks (`useEffect`, `useContext`)
  • React Router for Navigation
  • Controlled Components & Form Handling
  • Working with APIs (Fetch/Axios)

Month 4: Advanced React & Testing

  • State Management (Redux/Zustand)
  • UI Libraries (Material-UI)
  • Performance Optimization
  • Testing with Jest & React Testing Library

Month 5 (Final 2 Weeks): Capstone Project

Build a feature-rich, real-world frontend application that consumes a real API, focusing on scalable architecture and responsive design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. The 5-month core mentorship program is completely free. We are passionate about giving back to the community and helping aspiring developers get started.

While some basic understanding of programming concepts is helpful, it is not a strict requirement. Our program is designed to guide you from the foundational concepts, but a strong desire to learn and problem-solve is essential.

We recommend dedicating at least 10-15 hours per week to the program. This includes attending sessions, working on assignments, and collaborating on projects. Consistency is key to getting the most out of the mentorship.