//programs
Eight tracks. One rule: you build it.
Each track runs as a 12-week term (or a 2-week holiday sprint) and ends in a shipped project — a live website, a working robot, a design portfolio — presented at demo day.
Cyber Security
networks · encryption · ethical hacking
Students learn how digital systems are attacked and defended. From understanding network security to ethical hacking fundamentals, this track builds the mindset of a security professional.
you ship
- → a network security audit
- → a password cracking lab
- → a cybersecurity awareness presentation
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | How the internet works — networks, protocols, and traffic |
| wk 3–4 | Threats & vulnerabilities — malware, phishing, and social engineering |
| wk 5–6 | Cryptography — encryption, hashing, and secure communication |
| wk 7–8 | Ethical hacking — scanning, enumeration, and penetration testing basics |
| wk 9–10 | Defence — firewalls, intrusion detection, and incident response |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — conduct and present a full security audit |
Web Development
html · css · javascript · react
Students go from a blank page to a deployed site. They learn the web the way it's actually built — HTML and CSS first, then JavaScript, then a modern framework — and ship every project to a live URL.
you ship
- → a personal portfolio
- → a working online shop
- → a full web app
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | How the web works — HTML structure, CSS layout, dev tools |
| wk 3–4 | JavaScript — variables, functions, and making pages respond |
| wk 5–6 | Building with APIs — fetch real data into your own pages |
| wk 7–8 | React — components, state, and building a real app |
| wk 9–10 | Git & deployment — put your work on GitHub and live on the internet |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — build and launch your own product |
Data Analysis
excel · power bi · python
Data is everywhere, and knowing how to read it is a superpower. Students learn to clean, analyse, and visualise real datasets — turning numbers into insights that drive decisions.
you ship
- → an Excel dashboard
- → a Power BI report
- → a data analysis project with Python
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Excel mastery — formulas, pivot tables, and conditional formatting |
| wk 3–4 | Data cleaning — handling messy real-world datasets |
| wk 5–6 | Visualisation — charts, dashboards, and storytelling with data |
| wk 7–8 | Power BI — building interactive reports and dashboards |
| wk 9–10 | Python for data — pandas, matplotlib, and automated analysis |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — analyse a real dataset and present your findings |
Microsoft Office Specialist
word · excel · powerpoint · outlook
Microsoft Office is the backbone of every office and school in Nigeria. This track goes beyond basics — students master the tools that make them productive from day one in any workplace.
you ship
- → a professional report in Word
- → a financial model in Excel
- → a presentation that actually persuades
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Word — formatting, tables, mail merge, and professional documents |
| wk 3–4 | Excel fundamentals — formulas, charts, and data entry |
| wk 5–6 | Excel advanced — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional logic |
| wk 7–8 | PowerPoint — design principles, animations, and delivery |
| wk 9–10 | Outlook & collaboration — email management, calendars, and Teams |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — complete the Microsoft Office Specialist mock exam |
AI, Robotics & Animation
python · arduino · machine learning · animation
Where code meets the physical world and creative imagination. Students build smart robots, train AI models, and bring characters to life through animation — the most hands-on track at PITA.
you ship
- → a working robot
- → an AI-powered project
- → an animated short
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Python fundamentals — syntax, data types, and control flow |
| wk 3–4 | Robotics basics — Arduino, sensors, and actuators |
| wk 5–6 | AI introduction — machine learning concepts and simple models |
| wk 7–8 | Animation — frames, movement, and bringing characters to life |
| wk 9–10 | Integration — combining AI, robotics, and animation in one project |
| wk 11–12 | Showcase — present your creation to parents and mentors |
Desktop Publishing
canva · indesign · layout · print
From school newsletters to professional flyers, desktop publishing teaches students to layout and design print-ready documents. A practical skill used in every business and organisation.
you ship
- → a school magazine layout
- → a professional business card
- → a multi-page brochure
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Design fundamentals — typography, colour, and layout principles |
| wk 3–4 | Canva mastery — templates, branding, and social media graphics |
| wk 5–6 | InDesign basics — document setup, frames, and text flow |
| wk 7–8 | Print design — bleeds, resolution, CMYK, and preparing files for print |
| wk 9–10 | Multi-page documents — magazines, brochures, and annual reports |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — design and lay out a complete publication |
Graphics Design
photoshop · illustrator · figma · branding
Visual communication is everywhere — from social media to billboards. Students learn to create logos, posters, thumbnails, and brand identities using professional design tools.
you ship
- → a brand identity package
- → social media content set
- → a poster or banner campaign
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Design thinking — colour theory, composition, and visual hierarchy |
| wk 3–4 | Figma — UI design fundamentals and prototyping |
| wk 5–6 | Photoshop — photo editing, compositing, and digital art |
| wk 7–8 | Illustrator — vector graphics, logos, and icons |
| wk 9–10 | Branding — creating consistent visual identities |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — design a complete brand from concept to delivery |
Coding
scratch · python · block programming
The starting point for every young technologist. Students learn computational thinking through block-based programming in Scratch, then progress to writing real code in Python.
you ship
- → an interactive Scratch project
- → a Python game or tool
- → a coding portfolio
| week | topic |
|---|---|
| wk 1–2 | Computational thinking — algorithms, loops, and problem decomposition |
| wk 3–4 | Scratch — blocks, sprites, and building interactive projects |
| wk 5–6 | Transition to text — moving from blocks to Python syntax |
| wk 7–8 | Python basics — variables, functions, and input/output |
| wk 9–10 | Projects — games, calculators, and simple automation |
| wk 11–12 | Capstone — build and present your own coding project |
//not sure yet
Which track fits?
Honest guidance — the placement chat settles it properly, but here's the shortcut.
Cyber Security
Curious about how hackers think and how to stop them.
Web Development
Loves the internet and wants to know how it's actually made.
Data Analysis
Likes numbers and wants to find stories hidden in data.
Microsoft Office
Wants to master the tools every workplace runs on.
AI, Robotics & Animation
Wants to build robots and bring characters to life.
Desktop Publishing
Interested in layout, magazines, and print design.
Graphics Design
Draws, designs, and thinks in visuals.
Coding
Ready to start from scratch and learn to think like a programmer.
//formats
Same curriculum, four ways to attend.
Weekend, holiday, after-school, or live online — the content and the capstone are the same.
Weekend Academy
max 12 studentsThe core program. One track per term, a capstone project at the end, and a demo day for parents.
Saturdays, 10:00 – 13:00 WAT · 12-week term
Holiday Bootcamp
max 15 studentsSchool holidays, not school vibes. A focused sprint where students go from zero to a shipped project in ten days.
Two weeks, Monday – Friday · 2-week intensive
After-School Club
max 10 studentsRun inside partner secondary schools. Brings the academy to students who can't travel after school.
Two afternoons per week · per term
Live Online
max 8 studentsThe same curriculum, live and interactive, for students anywhere in Nigeria. Every class is recorded.
Evenings, twice a week · 12-week term
//next step
Pick a track. We'll place you.
Apply in five minutes, then a short placement chat matches your child to the right track and level.
$ ./track --help
# eight tracks, one rule: you build it
01 cyber security — networks · encryption · ethical hacking
02 web development — html · css · javascript · react
03 data analysis — excel · power bi · python
04 microsoft office specialist — word · excel · powerpoint · outlook
05 ai, robotics & animation — python · arduino · machine learning · animation
06 desktop publishing — canva · indesign · layout · print
07 graphics design — photoshop · illustrator · figma · branding
08 coding — scratch · python · block programming
> not sure? the placement chat settles it.