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2026: Launch Your Software Development Career In 21 Weekends

Looking to move into software development without disrupting your weekday schedule? This opportunity is designed with you in mind.

Moat Academy ( https://moatacademy.com/ ) is a leading software development bootcamp in Africa, based in Lagos, Nigeria. The academy provides a structured learning environment designed to support skill development and professional growth for individuals to successfully transition into the software development field even without prior experience in software development.

Starting February 7, 2026, Moat Academy will run a 21-Weekend Coding Bootcamp tailored for working professionals, NYSC members, students, and anyone unavailable during the week.

Why the Weekend Bootcamp?

The program is intentionally designed to fit around existing commitments while providing hands-on training that mirrors real-world development work.

Qudus and Rukayat were part of our recent cohorts and they have these to say:

“Since finishing Moat Academy, I’ve landed a developer role, completed paid projects, and kept growing in tech. I once walked into an interview not realizing it was for a senior role, but the HR later offered me a contract to improve his web application! That moment really showed me how far I’d come”
- Qudus Akinsanya, Full-Stack Web Developer at Prolanz Digitals (August 2025 Cohort)

"By God’s grace, I’ve been able to land both a paid gig and a full-time position as a Backend Developer. I’ve also built real-world projects that strengthened my portfolio and confidence as a developer."
- Rukayat Gbemishola Sodiq, Backend Developer at Meezak Technologies (August 2025 Cohort)

Program Details

• Schedule: Saturdays (9:00am–5:00pm) | Sundays (2:00pm–6:00pm)
• Duration: 21 weekends
• Format: In-person
• Tuition: ₦450,000 (payable in two installments)
• Location: 5, Ogunsiji Close, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State

Curriculum Overview

• Front-End Development: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js
• Back-End Development: MySQL, MongoDB, PHP/Python (OOP) with Laravel/Flask, web security
• Career & Other Technical Skills: Deployment (CI/CD, containerization), software engineering principles, AI integration, and career support including CV writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation.

Proven Outcomes, Global Alumni Network

Moat Academy alumni are currently contributing to organizations such as Bloomberg UK, Swiss Re UK, Stanbic IBTC,IGT Canada, Interswitch, Equity Bank Kenya, and a wide range of technology companies globally.

This track record underscores the academy’s effectiveness in delivering practical, industry-aligned training and preparing participants for immediate integration into the technology workforce.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete the assessment form at https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply to begin the application process.

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Why not add API integration to the curriculum

Nice one what about over 40s like us that are interested in programming.

jayinfo2:
Why not add API integration to the curriculum

There is API development and integration (REST API) in the curricullum.

llade:
Nice one what about over 40s like us that are interested in programming.

Age is not a barrier but commitment is what is needed. We have trained someone aged 67 before and many people in their 40's

Why can't you offer it online

The tuition fee na him be the Koko.

Apcshit:
Why can't you offer it online

We have created an environment that fosters rapid growth and high performance at our center.

Is there hostel around there that I can get for like 5 months for the full program..?

Can people who are not based in Lagos join online?

moatacad:
2026: Launch Your Software Development Career In 21 Weekends



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BlackViper:
Can people who are not based in Lagos join online?

Sorry, we do not run the programme online - we usually have people that attend from outside Lagos state (especially for our weekday package) , if you can, we will be happy to have you.

Just hope this will not be another avenue to chop people's money, and load them with redundant IT skills that won't fetch much or next to nothing in gains.
If Una don get these skills already, why una no use am make bastard money for unasefs

lordwoz:
Is there hostel around there that I can get for like 5 months for the full program..?

Due to its nature, we don't handle accommodation but there are many hotels around the center, our location is on our website , you can also get accommodation through platforms like booking.com or hotels.ng
We also have a weekday package that is 3months+
Thank you.

lebete3000:
Just hope this will not be another avenue to chop people's money, and load them with redundant IT skills that won't fetch much or next to nothing in gains.
If Una don get these skills already, why una no use am make bastard money for unasefs

We are set up to make impact, not just money . And that is what we have been achieving . You can see below, some people that have benefited from our programme and where they work now:

Fisayo Idowu , Lead Site Reliability Engineer, Interswitch (2017)
Mariam Adedeji,Senior Application Engineer. Sourcegraph, UK (2017)
Abubakar Monsur ,Subject Matter Expert M365 at Microsoft (2017)
Aribo Oluwatoba , Senior Software Engineer, Bitso (2017)
Olusiji Obadofin, Tech Lead at Spendesk, UK (2017)
Mustapha Akinsola, Senior Software Engineer at Equity Bank,Kenya (2018)
Johannes Oghoro, Senior Business Engineer at A2Z Cloud,UK (2018)
Akugbe Ode - Senior Software Engineer at Phone Tailor (2018)
Tochukwu Ezechukwu - Software Developer at Lagos Free Zone (Tolaram) (2019)
Victor Sanwoolu, Lead Power Platform Developer at SYKE, UK (2019)
Jane Ihenacho - Software Engineering Manager at FairMoney (2019)
Sunkanmi Olawuwo, Backend Software Engineer at HBK, UK (2019)
Samuel Ndu, Senior Software Engineer at Stanbic IBTC (2019)
Ebenezer Makinde, Senior Azure Solution Engineer at Swiss Re, UK (2019)
Praise Adekunle -Software Engineer at Ritemate Technologies (2019)
Alexander Adedeji, Senior Software Engineer, Scam AI (2020)
Naheema Adeleke, Frontend Engineer, AgileRL,UK (2020)
Akindunjoye Tolulope, Front End Developer at Busha (2020)
Segun Aroyehun, Software Engineering Manager at HussLin (2021)
Motunrayo Ogunyemi,Software Engineer at Bloomberg, UK (2021)
Prosper Ibe, Software Engineer, Honeywell, UK (2021)
Babatunde Ogundele, DevOps Engineer at Zojatech (2021)
Toheeb Oyekola, Software Developer at Cognetik Technologies (2021)
Emmanuel Oladapo, Azure Cloud Engineer at Prowess Consulting LLC, USA (2021)
Adefisayo Adeniji, Software Engineer at StanbicIBTC (2022)
Ize Majebi, Software Developer at IGT, Canada (2022)
Fauzziyyah Giwa, Frontend Developer at Hampshire Heights Global Company Limited
Adeitan Abimbola, Lead Software Engineer at Finding the Spots, Netherlands (2022)
Uchechukwu Obiakor, Backend Software Engineer at Peerless (2022)
Aishat Moshood, Software Engineer at PalmPay(2022)
Haishat Ibrahim, Software Engineer at Fincra (2022)
Okediya Samuel, Frontend Engineer at Moniepoint (2022)
Olawale Tomiwa, Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) at MTN (2022)
Noah Maduabuchi, Data Warehouse Developer at SmatData Limited (2022)
Charles Ekpo,Full-stack Developer at Source Microfinance Bank (2022)
Tochukwu Amaechi, Backend Developer at Datae, UAE (2022)
Victoria Umoh, Backend developer at ZetivaHR (2023)
Oguchi Chukwuebuka, Application Developer at Mainone (2023)
Esese Joshua, Django Developer at TM30 (2023)
Dennis Lawson, Laravel Developer at SaaSphere Limited (2023)
Carrington Abakwe, Software Engineer at NextGen Robotics (2023)
Nnaemeka Okoronkwo, Backend Developer at FFSD (2023)
Chukwuma Ike, Full Stack Developer at Novaji Introserve (2024)
Agu Racheal, Web Developer at Nile Technologies (2024)
Joachim Igwebuike, Web Developer at The Wristband Company, UK (2024)
Oluwatobi Olakunle, Software Architect at Stanbic IBTC (2024)
Abdulrahman Adegeye, Back End Engineer at Chrisborough (2024)
Joshua Taiwo, Frontend Web Developer, CLIQup, Germany (2024)
Adedolapo Adeshina, Full Stack Developer at KPIE (2024)
Mary Adekunle, Cloud Application Developer at Signal Alliance Consulting (2025)
Olumide Okuntade, Laravel Developer at CAVIDEL LIMITED (2025)
Ifeoluwa Koleoso, Full-Stack Web Developer at CAVIDEL LIMITED (2025
Israel Omorodion, Product Designer at Meezak Technologies Limited (2025)
Rukayat Sodiq, Back End Developer at Meezak Technologies Limited 2025

This is a good program if you guys do really train people to become practical software developers

Why not add online training opportunity for people in other states

What do I need to provide or possess before the commencement of the program

phidipe:
What do I need to provide or possess before the commencement of the program

You will need to complete our assessment form on [url] https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply[/url] , then we would interact with you to get to know more about you via telephone. You also need to have a laptop.
Thank you.

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moatacad:
You will need to complete our assessment form on [url] https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply[/url] , then we would interact with you to get to know more about you via telephone. You also need to have a laptop.
Thank you.

I've got no prior knowledge of IT, can I apply?

moatacad:
Sorry, we do not run the programme online - we usually have people that attend from outside Lagos state (especially for our weekday package) , if you can, we will be happy to have you.

You're teaching tech yet not flexible. All your responses are senseless and rigid. So, someone that lives in Abuja should be travelling and coming to Lagos every weekend to learn what can be successfully learnt online?

naturalwaves:
You're teaching tech yet not flexible. All your responses are senseless and rigid. So, someone that lives in Abuja should be travelling and coming to Lagos every weekend to learn what can be successfully learnt online?

No,MIT does not offer full, traditional degree programs (like Bachelor's or Master's) entirely online, requiring on-campus presence for degrees

The above is the response to the question " if Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its technology degree courses online".

While some Universities do, does this mean MIT is senseless or rigid for not offering its tech degree programs online?

Every institution has its own approach to achieving its goals. These approaches are shaped by their values, mission, and educational philosophy. It is important to respect how others choose to operate, even when their methods differ from yours. Respect for differing perspectives and practices is essential for maintaining a balanced and sane society.

moatacad:
No,MIT does not offer full, traditional degree programs (like Bachelor's or Master's) entirely online, requiring on-campus presence for degrees

The above is the response to the question " if Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its technology degree courses online".

While some Universities do, does this mean MIT is senseless or rigid for not offering its tech degree programs online?

Every institution has its own approach to achieving its goals. These approaches are shaped by their values, mission, and educational philosophy. It is important to respect how others choose to operate, even when their methods differ from yours. Respect for differing perspectives and practices is essential for maintaining a balanced and sane society.

Are you a degree awarding institution?

It is a different ball game if you had provided reasons why you think onsite is the best for you and your coy rather than all the sharp NOs.

naturalwaves:
Are you a degree awarding institution?

It is a different ball game if you had provided reasons why you think onsite is the best for you and your coy rather than all the sharp NOs.

You seem to be missing the point. In the same space where MIT operates, some institutions offer online degree programs, while others do not.

No one is claiming that on-site education is inherently better. In fact, we have also offered online programs. However, as an organization with strong core values, a clear mission, and a defined educational philosophy, our decisions are guided by these principles in everything we do. If you review our alumni list above, you will notice that their success is not accidental-there is a clear pattern. So, for this cohort, we would be happy to welcome those that can be available on weekends.

We also offer both weekend and weekday programs to accommodate different needs. Our students come from within Lagos State, from other parts of Nigeria, and even from outside the country.

It is important to respect how others choose to operate, even when their methods differ from yours, as long as they are achieving their goals. . Thank you.

moatacad:
You seem to be missing the point. In the same space where MIT operates, some institutions offer online degree programs, while others do not.

No one is claiming that on-site education is inherently better. In fact, we have also offered online programs. However, as an organization with strong core values, a clear mission, and a defined educational philosophy, our decisions are guided by these principles in everything we do. If you review our alumni list above, you will notice that their success is not accidental-there is a clear pattern. So, for this cohort, we would be happy to welcome those that can be available on weekends.

We also offer both weekend and weekday programs to accommodate different needs. Our students come from within Lagos State, from other parts of Nigeria, and even from outside the country.

It is important to respect how others choose to operate, even when their methods differ from yours, as long as they are achieving their goals. . Thank you.

Your comparison with MIT does not hold water because you're not a degree awarding institution.

Having said that, how you chose to operate your programme is your business, even though it lacks flexibility.


My sole concern was how you responded to the questions that were asked.

Have a nice day.

PS: I'm an IT professional.

moatacad:
Sorry, we do not run the programme online - we usually have people that attend from outside Lagos state (especially for our weekday package) , if you can, we will be happy to have you.

I will take the course.

I have basic coding knowledge for HTML and CSS.

TechSkill:
I will take the course.

I have basic coding knowledge for HTML and CSS.

Thank you, please complete our form at https://moatacademy.com/signup/apply

What level of education is required of applicants?

temielects:
What level of education is required of applicants?

At least a secondary-level education. Thank you.

Babalakin:
I've got no prior knowledge of IT, can I apply?

Moatacad

What ya say??


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Babalakin:
Moatacad

What ya say??


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Yes, you are eligible to apply; prior experience of information technology is not required, although basic computer usage is required. When you apply, we will schedule a phone chat with you to know more about you before accepting you into the bootcamp.