The verdict in three sentences
From Thiès, you can take the Full-Stack JavaScript Developer course (200,000 FCFA, about 305 EUR, 45 h) without going to Dakar, provided you have a computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and a regular connection. No programming experience is required: the course starts from zero and takes you to 8 projects, including a complete application deployed online. Plan 8 to 12 weeks at 5 to 8 hours a week; no job is guaranteed, but you leave with concrete proof to show.
Requirements, one by one
Before paying, check every line of this table. It is the best way to avoid a bad surprise, especially since access is no longer refundable once activated.
| Requirement | What is needed | Indicative cost in Thiès (2026 order of magnitude) |
|---|---|---|
| Programming experience | None, the course starts from zero | 0 FCFA |
| Computer | Windows, macOS or Linux, 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended | Used laptop: 120,000 to 150,000 FCFA |
| Internet connection | Regular, to install tools and deploy projects | Data plan: 10,000 to 20,000 FCFA a month |
| English | Basic technical English, or willingness to learn it along the way | 0 FCFA |
| Available time | 5 to 8 hours a week for 8 to 12 weeks | Compatible with a job or studies |
| Phone | Useful to read lessons, not to code | Already owned |
Lessons can be read on a phone, even over 3G, with no app to install. However, code exercises, projects and deployment are done on a computer: that requirement is not negotiable.
What you learn and what you submit
The Full-Stack JavaScript Developer course, taught in French, is level 5 of the Web Development track, rated Beginner because it covers everything from the start. It has 45 short lessons with real code, automatically graded code exercises (you run the tests and instantly see what passes), a PDF handout and a quiz per module.
| Module | Topics | Project to submit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Web foundations and HTML (free preview) | HTTP, DNS, semantic HTML, accessibility | HTML profile page |
| 2. CSS and layout | Flexbox, Grid, mobile-first responsive | Landing page for a Dakar SME |
| 3. JavaScript basics | Variables, loops, functions, map/filter/reduce | Quote calculator |
| 4. Advanced JavaScript | DOM, events, async/await, fetch | To-do list connected to an API |
| 5. Git, terminal and tools | Git, GitHub, branches, Node, npm | Clean GitHub repository with README |
| 6. React | Components, props, state, hooks | Stock management app |
| 7. Next.js | App Router, Server Components, Vercel | Multi-page site with server data |
| 8. Backend and databases | Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, JWT | Capstone: order management for a WhatsApp shop |
All tools are free: VS Code, Git and GitHub, Node.js, npm, React, Next.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma and Vercel. The capstone alone takes about ten hours.
The price, compared with other options
| Option | Price (2026 order of magnitude) | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Kolonell Academy, Full-Stack Developer | 200,000 FCFA (about 305 EUR), 45 h, lifetime access | Online, 8 projects, automatically graded code exercises |
| Full Web Development track (5 levels) | 350,000 FCFA instead of 450,000 | Progression from HTML to full-stack |
| In-person bootcamp in Dakar | 800,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA | Fixed hours, often full time, plus Thiès-Dakar travel |
| Free YouTube tutorials | 0 FCFA | No path, no structured projects |
For career outcomes, the course page gives these 2026 orders of magnitude: a junior developer earns 200,000 to 400,000 FCFA a month in Dakar, and as a freelancer a showcase website is billed 150,000 to 600,000 FCFA. These are market ranges, depending on the profile; no income is guaranteed. To see the earlier levels, visit the Web Development track.
Mini case study
Consider a hypothetical learner: Ibrahima, 23, holds a management degree in Thiès and has never coded. He has no computer.
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Illustrative calculation: used laptop at 135,000 FCFA, course at 200,000 FCFA, data at 15,000 FCFA a month for three months, about 380,000 FCFA in total. As a hypothesis, if he then built two showcase sites at 200,000 FCFA for shops in Thiès, the investment would be covered. None of this is guaranteed: the calculation only compares the total cost with the order of magnitude of possible first assignments.
FAQ
I have never coded: can I really follow?
Yes. Module 1, free to view before paying, explains how the web works before the first tag. Every topic is followed by an automatically graded exercise; what matters most is regularity.
How do I pay and when does access open?
You pay 200,000 FCFA by Wave or Orange Money at +221 77 596 93 33. Access is activated within 24 working hours after payment, it is lifetime with updates, and not refundable once activated.
What happens if I get stuck on a bug?
The exercise shows the failing tests with an explanation. If you stay stuck, you post your code and error message on the course forum, and WhatsApp support remains available. There are no videos or live classes.
How do I get the certificate?
By passing the 8 module quizzes at 70% minimum and the capstone. You receive a numbered Kolonell Academy certificate, verifiable online by QR code, which you can add to LinkedIn. It attests a completed course and finished projects, not a state degree.
Does the course guarantee a job?
No, no course can. It gives you a portfolio of 8 projects, an active GitHub profile and a deployed application, the elements recruiters and clients look at in 2026.
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Take the next step. Enroll in Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: 45 h, 200,000 FCFA (about 305 EUR), 8 projects and a Kolonell Academy certificate verifiable online. Pay with Wave or Orange Money. Questions? WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
