DSP-PIF
Locked To Selected ParticipantsThe Digital Product Development and Office Productivity course (Cohort PIZ-C4-26) is a specialized six-month training program based in Livingstone, designed to bridge the digital skills gap for school leavers. Running from July to December 2026, the program provides intensive instruction in two high-demand tracks: Full-Stack Web Development and UX/UI Product Design. Beyond technical coding and design skills, participants gain proficiency in Business Application Packages to ensure professional office productivity. The cohort focuses on a collaborative, gender-inclusive environment—targeting 70% female participation—and concludes with a Capstone Project aimed at solving local business or community challenges. The ultimate goal is to equip graduates with professional digital portfolios that significantly boost their employability in the modern workforce.
The Digital Product Development and Office Productivity course (Cohort PIZ-C4-26) is a specialized six-month training program based in Livingstone, designed to bridge the digital skills gap for school leavers. Running from July to December 2026, the program provides intensive instruction in two high-demand tracks: Full-Stack Web Development and UX/UI Product Design. Beyond technical coding and design skills, participants gain proficiency in Business Application Packages to ensure professional office productivity. The cohort focuses on a collaborative, gender-inclusive environment—targeting 70% female participation—and concludes with a Capstone Project aimed at solving local business or community challenges. The ultimate goal is to equip graduates with professional digital portfolios that significantly boost their employability in the modern workforce.
Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Full-Stack Web Development (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel) and UX/UI Product Design (Figma, prototyping). Administrative Skills: Competence in Business Application Packages, such as Microsoft Office, for professional documentation and office productivity. Portfolio Development: Creation of a professional digital portfolio to showcase technical skills to potential employers. Practical Experience: Completion of a Capstone Project solving a real-world community need or a local business challenge. Professional Certification: Attainment of professional certifications through recognized industry partnerships. Enhanced Employability: Increased readiness for the modern workforce, with a program target of 80% portfolio completion for graduates.
Level 1: Business IT & UX Design (Months 1–2) Focus: Office productivity (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and foundations of UX research and design thinking. Exit Profile: Qualified for roles as digital administrative assistants, junior UX researchers, or UI wireframers
Level 2: Front-End Web Development (Months 3–4) Focus: Web foundations (HTML5, CSS3), interactive logic with JavaScript, and React UI architecture. Exit Profile: Qualified as front-end developers, junior web designers, or React UI developers.
Level 3: Full-Stack Digital Product Development (Months 5–6) Focus: Back-end systems, RESTful API integration with Laravel, entrepreneurship, and the final Capstone project. Exit Profile: Full-stack developers, digital entrepreneurs, or technical product managers.
Honest ratings and reviews from students enrolled in Digital Skills Program.
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Tiffany Sibambo
Beginner Track
“This course if very good and the practical skills are reallly helpful”
Anonymous Student
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“The Digital Skills Programme has been a very helpful and informative experience. I have improved my computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, and learned how to use digital tools more effectively. The programme has also increased my confidence and taught me skills that will be useful in my education and future career.”
Natasha Mano Chileshe
Beginner Track
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