Transforming Africa’s Tech Talent for the Future
Tech programs by and for the Tech Industry
Refactory Academy
Empowering Uganda's Next Generation of Tech Talent
Refactory is a software-skilling academy addressing the need to produce skilled software developers in Uganda today. We are training the next generation of software developer talent and experts responsive to the needs of the ecosystem.
Refactory Academy is revolutionizing the tech industry in Uganda by blending essential in-demand tech skills with soft skills needed by the tech industry.
Foundational Courses
These courses build the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in more advanced or specialized tech fields.
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Apprenticeship Course
Designed to provide aspiring software developers with technical training and industry-led mentorship.
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Advanced Courses
Go beyond the basics to develop mastery in high-demand fields, prepare for innovation-driven careers.
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Refactory’s Success!
Graduates
Employment rates
Student satisfactory rate
Impacted through outreach activities
10X Program
Inclusively Equipping Young Women in Advanced Digital Skills & Connecting Them to Dignified Work
Refactory Academy is empowering young women with relevant tech skills and life-changing opportunities, equipping them to thrive in the digital economy as individuals and as business owners.
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Stories
- Refactory
In our quest to extend critical skills to as many young Ugandans as need them, we seek competent…
Hi, I am May, a Product Designer (UX|UI,) Product Manager and an AI Professional. The pilot: “Communication Design” …
Ahead of COVID-19, I spent over a decade living in Southern Africa. At the end of 2019, while…
- Elizabeth Mutesi
Before I signed up for Refactory I was feeling mentally stuck in a rut, I knew I needed…
For years, I felt lost, unsure of a career path that ignited my passion. Then, in September 2020,…
I joined Refactory during a pivotal transition in my career. I aspired to pivot into software engineering but…
My name is Asiimwe Clara and I am part of the alumni community of Refactory. It’s been an…
- Osman Buyondo
You wouldn’t tell by looking what a student-favorite Osman is; going by an easy “Ozzy” short form of…
- Samson Kapeyi
While there’s still so much software to build for the world today, Samson Kapeyi reminds us that the…
- Aretha Aine
Aretha Mugulusi has just completed her primary seven at Greenhill Primary School and recently finalized the Foundations of…
- Refactory
We are looking to grow our team with individuals that are passionate about transferring knowledge to others and…
- Refactory
Over the last three months, I have had the opportunity of meeting entities and individuals that are aggressively…