Umuzi

Founded: 2009
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Umuzi offers a paid 1 year learnership that produces high-calibre, entry-level digital and creative professionals in data science, coding, design, copywriting, strategy and multimedia. They designed our working environment to simulate a real-world work experience, which means that recruits adapt to employment with ease. Umuzi learnership is based in a real working environment, 9-5pm, five days a week and full-time with seasoned industry professionals, acting as managers and mentors.

Overall cost

Free. Study fees paid by Umuzi partner companies.

Assessment: cheap (1/4)

Course(s)

Web development Data science and engineering UX strategy Learn more: Paid: Employers (Umuzi partner companies) also pay each recruit a monthly stipend; amount is not publicized.

Programme outcomes

Umuzi boast that 80% of their recruits secure high-value careers after completing a 12 month, formally recognized programme which includes work experience.

Support

Job placements Paid internship Housing programme (for non-Johannesburg resident recruits) Peer mentoring Learn more: If you're successful in your application and don't reside in Johannesburg Umuzi's housing programme offers affordable accommodation for its recruits; but please note that travel to and from johannesburg is at your own expense. Learn more about Umuzi housing programme.

Programming languages and platforms

Python Javascript HTML5/CSS3

Accreditation

MICT SETA with a national certificate qualification

Industry partners

Deloitte Investec Discovery
Learning environment

Umuzi boast a learning environment that is based on a practical and holistic approach i.e. 9 to 5 P.M, five days a week with full-time, seasoned industry professionals that act as managers and mentors. They boast on-the-job training from real managers, not lectures as well as alumni events.

Learning mode
Onsite.
Schedule flexibility
Full time i.e. 9 to 5 P.M, 5 days a week.
Overview
400+Approx. alumni strength
Average rating
Admission requirements
Open to all