Free Program · Quarterly Cohort
Apply twice a year. The top 10–20 applicants are trained on real projects by Aorthar and placed inside early-stage startups. No prior experience required. Zero cost.
2×
Per year
3 months
Duration
10–20
Selected per cohort
₦0
Cost to apply
Process
Apply
Fill out the short application form. No CV required — just tell us who you are.
Assessment
Complete a short skills quiz to help us place you in the right track.
Selection
Top applicants are chosen. Everyone gets notified within 5 business days.
Training
3 months of real project work, mentorship, and structured learning.
Placement
Top performers are matched with partner startups for placement roles.
Eligibility
We especially welcome applications from underrepresented communities in tech. If you're hungry to learn and ready to commit, we want to hear from you.
You have a genuine interest in product development — design, PM, QA, scrum, or ops
You're a student, new graduate, career changer, or entry-level professional
You're available to commit 3 months (remote, part-time possible)
No prior tech experience required — we train from zero
You can take direction, give feedback, and collaborate under pressure
You're 18 years or older
Tracks
Product Design
Figma, user research, wireframing, design systems, and visual design for product teams.
Product Management
Discovery, roadmaps, PRDs, sprint management, and leading cross-functional product teams.
QA & Testing
Test planning, bug tracking, manual testing, and quality processes for fast-moving products.
Scrum & Agile
Sprint facilitation, backlog grooming, team coordination, and delivery excellence.
Tech Operations
Product support, ops workflows, tooling, documentation, and cross-team system management.
What You Get
Real Startup Placement
Top performers are placed with actual startups for hands-on product work.
Portfolio-Ready Work
You'll work on live projects you can show to any employer.
Network & Community
Join a growing community of Aorthar alumni working across top companies.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an Aorthar certificate recognising your training and achievement.
Applications Open
The application takes about 5 minutes. We review all applications and select the top 10–20 candidates for the next cohort. Everyone receives a decision within 5 business days.