Frequently Asked Questions

General

Rubies Technologies is an initiative that trains kids and teenagers to develop digital skills which include programming and other soft skills.

There are various ways of learning how to code, and one of the way is by mentorship which rubies technologies majorly into. We make learning how to code more lucrative with our curated curriculum and seasoned tutors readily available to mentor you.

We offer courses on Scratch, App Inventor, Web development, and Python.

The common etiquette people have about programming is that it’s HARD and you need much computing knowledge whereas it’s incorrect. Virtually there’s no prerequisite in learning programming at rubies technologies because we’ll walk you through from the beginning. Though math/quantitative, logic, problem solving, reasoning skills can help. The major requirement is the PASSION to learn.

Programming is relevant in all sectors of the economy as they are riding on the back of technology. Programming is relevant in Agriculture, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Transportation, Medical services, etc

Yes, you can. We have courses we take online and you have a trainer assigned to you. You will need to check our website for details regarding that.

The timing for each course varies but you need between 1-3 months to move from one stage to another in a course to complete a course.

Training

It is a private programming session where you have trainers assigned to you while you pick a course of your choice.

The training takes two-mode, virtual, and physically based on your registration choice. We also have a group and one-on-one training. All classes have been optimized for efficiency. Please check the Program session on the website for details about the program you would be interested in.

Yes, as a matter of fact, you don’t even need to know much about computers before you apply for our classes.

For efficiency, we recommend getting your own computer or have access to one so you can follow along with your instructor. Though there are applications (Pydroid, Sololearn) on mobile phones that can be used, you might not get the best in using them.

 

How do I register as a student?

 As a student, you need to visit the home page, click on the register as a student to create an account and fill the required field. To register as a student, we require the consent of your parents for teens below 13 years. In addition, your location, school, and level of expertise will be required.

 

How many courses can I register at once?

We take priority in detailed tutelage, so we only allow taking one course at a time, in order to get your maximum concentration and understanding.

Yes, You can download the recorded classroom via a third party website like Zoom detail about this will be provided by your tutor.

Yes, a certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the course material provided and the capstone project.

The training lasts for a maximum of 6 hours every week and can be between 2 to 3 days. The student gets to select 4days that are suitable for the training and the trainer selects the best 3 that work for them.

Yes, we run free training and you will need to follow us on social media to get details of when we would be having free training.

Payment/Enrolment

Technology is taking over the world and kids around the world are getting involved while also building amazing solutions to the world’s problems. Enrolling your kids will help them have knowledge of technology very early and building solutions to save the world.

For those in Nigeria, each course costs 20,000 Naira per month and per child but for those outside Nigeria, it costs 100USD per course and per Month.

Installment payment is acceptable with 70% as first payment and 30% within 2 weeks into the training.

We take priority in detailed tutelage, so we only allow taking one course at a time, in order to get your maximum concentration and understanding.

As a student, you need to visit the home page, click on the register as a student to create an account, and fill the required field. To register as a student, we require the consent of your parents for teens below 13 years. In addition, your location, school, and level of expertise will be required.

Whenever there’s a discount you qualify for, the discount will entail all you need to claim it. if not we will communicate duly how you can claim the discount.

Yes, there’s a scholarship most times and you can get them when available on our website.

Others

Children will be able to build and work on projects after they have been equipped with the right knowledge during the tutorial. Depending on the area of specialisation, children will be able to build games, web applications, robots etc

Coding helps children to develop logical thinking and analytical skills early in life. It helps them in problem-solving skills, mathematical and computational skills. Learning coding will help them to think fast and able to provide solutions to problems because coding itself is about solving problems.

This depends on the interest of the child, their passion, and their age.

Yes, age is not a barrier to learning how to code. Although rubies technologies are focused on training kids and teenagers, we still have packages for adults. Visit our website to know more about our adult education.

As a tutor, you can go to the home page and click on the register as a tutor, ensuring you provide all necessary details (required or optional). Be informed that being considered as a tutor will be decided at our own discretion. Applying doesn’t guarantee acceptance, all applications will undergo critical review.

A volunteer helps in facilitating any of our programs, and they are always available to support you during the  training whereas the tutor is the instructor who teaches you your desired course.