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KRS Internship Bootcamp 2026
KRS is once again opening its doors to the next generation of developers through its 2026 Internship Bootcamp. A 6–7 week, in-person programme hosted at their Claremont, Cape Town offices. With a legacy of launching successful IT careers, this bootcamp gives young South Africans a rare opportunity to gain industry-level skills in a fast-paced, real-world…
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Future of Jobs Report 2025: Trends & Opportunities
At OnlineStudent.co.za, we’re passionate about equipping you with the insights you need to navigate a rapidly evolving world of work. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 paints a vivid picture of the next half‑decade: surging generative AI breakthroughs, widening digital access, green‑tech booms, and seismic labour‑market shifts driven by demographics and geopolitics. Our three main…
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Day 2 at Hustle Academy: Learning to Think Like a Sales Strategist
Before today, I thought I had a decent handle on sales and marketing — but Hustle Academy Day 2 made me realise I’ve only been scratching the surface. We covered everything from setting clear revenue goals to understanding the real journey customers take before buying. And let me tell you — it changed how I…
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Day 1 at Google Hustle Academy: I Thought I’d Be Learning Tools — But I Got Something Way Better
This week, I joined the Google Hustle Academy AI Bootcamp — a free bootcamp designed to help African small business owners grow their businesses. It covers everything from business strategy and sales to digital marketing and pitching to investors. I’ll be sharing my experience each day, starting with today’s deep dive into business strategy. I…
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FNB App Academy Lesson 5
This lesson marks the end of the Beginner Phase of the FNB App Academy 2025. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations — you’ve laid the groundwork in HTML, CSS, app strategy, and now, user-focused design. In Lesson 5, Masi Katrada, Head of Technology at IT Varsity, took students on a deep dive into UX…
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FNB App Academy Lesson 4
This is part of Week 2 of the FNB App Academy 2025. In this lesson, you were guided step-by-step through how real apps are planned, structured, designed, tested, and launched — using a relatable analogy: preparing a meal. If you missed the session or felt overwhelmed, this article will walk you through each concept in…
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FNB App Academy Lesson 3
This lesson is part of Week 2 of the FNB App Academy 2025. In Lesson 1, you learned how to use CSS to style your app. Now, you’re stepping into the world of version control, collaborative coding, and real-world workflows using GitHub. If you missed the live session, don’t worry — this guide covers everything…
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FNB App Academy Lesson 2
This lesson forms part of Week 1 of the FNB App Academy 2025. If you missed it, don’t worry — this guide walks you through everything discussed so you can catch up, reflect, and begin planning your app with the right mindset. 🔑 What This Lesson Was All About Lesson 2 was a shift from…
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FNB App Academy Lesson 1
Your journey to becoming a developer starts here. If you missed the live session, this guide will walk you through everything that happened in Lesson 1 — from big-picture goals to hands-on coding steps — so you can catch up with clarity and confidence. 🚀 What This Lesson Was All About Week 1, Lesson 1…
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FNB App Academy Week 3 – Build Your First Real App
Welcome to Week 3 of the FNB App Academy! After getting a feel for HTML and CSS last week, you’re now stepping into a much more exciting phase: building your first real app — the Pine City Zoo tour guide. At this stage, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You’re staring at over 20 lessons, multiple…