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About Us
Decagon Institute is a prestigious institution that provides advanced training in software engineering and leadership to talented individuals.
Our program offers top-notch skills in software engineering and leadership, along with hands-on experience through real-world projects and corporate internships.
We are dedicated to preparing our developers for a successful career launch in software development.
Our intensive 6-month training program serves as a springboard for a thriving career as a software engineer. Upon completion of the program, we ensure that you will emerge as a competitive, industry-ready software engineer at the entry-level to mid-level.
Founded in 2018, Decagon was created by Chika Nwobi, a tech industry investor and venture builder known for his involvement in the development and support of companies such as Jobberman, Autochek, Bamboo, Gokada, and numerous others.
Our program is designed to support promising individuals in launching and advancing their careers in the tech industry, focusing on software engineering and leadership development.
The program consists of:
- Software engineering training (.Net, Javascript and Java options)
- Agile leadership training
- Execution of Live projects
- Internship
- Post-graduation job placement support
The core program spans over a period of four (4) months and will be conducted in our Lagos or Benin facilities. This will be followed by a two-month internship.
Decagon boasts a network of more than 1000 former students who are employed at leading technology companies, such as Interswitch, Microsoft, and Flutterwave.
Decagon’s alumni network is a key strength, as DecaDevs form enduring connections that continue to support each other’s growth and success.
In the past six years, we have reviewed 73,000 candidates and admitted only 0.5% of those who demonstrate intelligence, motivation, and a passion for using technology to make a positive impact on the world.
- Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
- Year Founded: 2018
- Number of Employees: 201-500
Our Mission
Our Mission is to identify talented individuals, train them to become exceptional software engineers and connect them with international companies seeking to expand their development capabilities.
Our Core Values
- Excellence: Our focus on high-quality training and transforming graduates into world-class developers suggests a commitment to excellence.
- Impact: Our mission to create jobs, generate export revenue, and establish Nigeria as a top software engineering country highlights a desire for significant impact.
- Opportunity: Our focus on providing access to training and employment opportunities for talented Nigerians suggests a core value of creating opportunity.
- Collaboration: The emphasis on teamwork and peer support during their boot camp points towards a possible value of collaboration
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Our Services
Decagon Institute offers services geared towards both aspiring software developers and companies seeking tech talent.
1. For Aspiring Software Developers:
- Intensive Software Engineering Training: Decagon provides a rigorous 6-month in-person training program for software engineering, which prepares promising individuals with top-notch software engineering and leadership abilities. The program also includes hands-on experience through real-world projects and placements in corporate settings.
- Placement Support: This includes services like interview coaching, CV/LinkedIn profile reviews, salary negotiation guidance, and reference letters to help graduates land software engineering jobs.
- Financial Support: Decagon offers scholarships and monthly stipend options to make their program accessible. Additionally, we offer accommodation, feeding, a laptop, electricity, and internet.
2. For Companies:
- Skilled Software Engineer Recruitment: Through DecagonHQ, companies can access a pool of pre-vetted software engineering talent trained by Decagon Institute.
Our Product
- Decagon’s products include Decagon Software Engineering Training.
