Apprenticeship
Get Hands-on Work Experience as a Junior Developer.
Course Duration:
12 Weeks
12 Weeks
Tuition:
UGX 2,500,000
UGX 2,500,000
Course Level:
Beginner
Beginner
Learning Mode:
Hybrid
Hybrid
Program Overview
The Refactory Apprenticeship is a six-month intensive program designed to equip aspiring software developers with advanced technical skills and real-world industry experience. Through structured training, project-based learning, and mentorship, apprentices gain the expertise needed to thrive in the tech ecosystem and build impactful digital solutions.
Who Is This For?
Program Impact Framework
- Advanced principles of software development.
- Diverse tech stack and frameworks.
- Professional soft skills.
- Industry-standard best practices.
- Build and deploy real-world software solutions for leading tech corporations and SMEs.
- Gain hands-on experience in advanced programming languages and frameworks.
- Develop a strong portfolio showcasing industry-grade projects.
- Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
- Earn a Refactory Academy Certificate, licensed by the Directorate of Industrial Training.
- Access structured training and mentorship from industry experts.
- Work on real-world projects with clear deliverables and timelines.
- Build a sustainable career pathway with job placement support.
- Join a network of tech professionals and industry partners.
- Save time and cost compared to traditional recruitment pipelines.
Program Delivery
Duration
24 weeks
Structure
Training Phase:
8 weeks of technical and non-technical training.
Project Phase:
17 weeks of collaborative software development.
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid
(online + in-person engagements)
Learning Methods
Interactive assignments, group projects, mentorship, and industry coaching.
Scheduled Intakes for 2026
| Cohort | Application Deadline | Start Date | End date | Orientation Date | |
| Feb | 30 Jan 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 | 17 Aug 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| June | 8 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | 29 May 2026 | |
| Sept | 14 Aug 2026 | 7 Sept 2026 |
Requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Selected candidates must commit to full-time training for a period of six months.
- Functional Laptop, that can run software.
February Intake 26’
Application Deadline: 30th January 2026
Start Date: 16th February 2026
June Intake 26’
Application Deadline: 8th May 2026
Start Date: 1st June 2026
September intake 26’
Application Deadline: 14th August 2026
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Curriculum Outline
| Week | Module | Summary Details | Hours |
| Learning Phase – 8 weeks | |||
| 1 – 2 | UML | System modelling diagrams | 20 |
| 2 | OOP Basics | Scalable, maintainable systems | 10 |
| 3 | SOLID Principles | Scalable, maintainable systems | 10 |
| 3 – 4 | Test Driven Development (TDD) | Tested software modules | 20 |
| 4-5 | Design Patterns | Reusable design solutions | 20 |
| 4-8 | Work Readiness Sessions | 10 | |
| 5-6 | Databasing | Data-driven applications | 20 |
| 6-7 | Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) | Automated project deployment | 20 |
| 7 | Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) | Behavior-focused testing | 10 |
| 7-8 | UI/UX Design Principles | User-friendly interfaces | 10 |
| 7-8 | Refactoring | Cleaner, optimised codebases | 10 |
| 9 | Introduction to ReactJS | Behavior-focused testing | 10 |
| Project Development Phase – 17 weeks | |||
| 10 | Project Initiation | Project Mapping and Research | 40 |
| 11-13 | Project Backlog Planning | Sprint Planning, Prototyping, and Project Environment Setup | 80 |
| 14-24 | Sprint Execution | Development, Sprint reviews, & implementation | 440 |
| 25-27 | Project Closure | Project Final Documentation, Testing, Training and Handover. | 120 |
Learning Phase – 8 weeks
