Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. NextGen Learn is 100% free — 250+ lessons across 13 tracks, self-paced, forever. The Academy adds premium features (real-world projects, mentor review, certificates, cohorts) on top.

Learn is the free, self-paced platform: read lessons, follow along, build at your own pace. Academy is the structured, career-focused experience: the same lessons plus hands-on projects, mentor code review, progress tracking, certificates, and cohort accountability.

No. Tracks start from absolute beginner. If you can use a computer and have an internet connection, you can start today.

A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux), an internet connection, and a free GitHub account. Every tool we teach has a free tier.

Head to the Join page or Pricing page and apply for an upcoming cohort. You can also start free on Learn right now while you decide.

It depends on the track and your pace. Most learners finish a track in 2–6 months at about an hour a day. You are never on a clock with the free platform.

Absolutely. Learn is fully self-paced. Cohorts have suggested timelines for structure and accountability, but the free platform has no deadlines.

Academy learners who complete a track and pass its capstone project earn a verified certificate they can share on LinkedIn and with employers.

A cohort is a group of learners who move through a program together on a shared schedule, with live mentorship and a community. It adds structure and accountability to the self-paced material.

Cohort packages range from a 1-month Starter to a 9-month Master plan, with regional pricing. See the Pricing page for current options. The free Learn platform always stays free.

Join our Discord community, where mentors and fellow learners are active daily. Academy and cohort members also get mentor support and live sessions.

We are based in Buea, Cameroon, but everything is online and our learners join from across Africa and around the world.