Early Stage Career Development Program
A structured 4 to 6 months programme for youth or adults ready to change careers, across Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, AI & Information Technology, and Specialized Trade Skills, with internships, mentorship, and career placement baked into the programme.
COHORT 12 applications are now open →
Four tracks. One transformation.
Choose the track and programme that matches your career goals. Each includes four sprints, electives, certification prep, and a hands-on internship.
AI & Information Technology
Twelve Career Development pathways combining instructor-led training, practical projects, career coaching, mentorship, certification preparation, and real-world experience to prepare learners for high-demand careers.
Artificial Intelligence Career Development
Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI automation, intelligent agents, machine learning fundamentals, and AI-powered business solutions. Leads to roles such as AI Solutions Consultant, Automation Engineer, and AI Integration Developer.
Salesforce Career Development
Administration, business analysis, development, architecture, consulting, automation, and Agentforce. Leads to roles such as Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Consultant, and CRM Manager.
Software Engineering Career Development
Frontend and backend development, APIs, databases, testing, cloud-native applications, and software design principles. Leads to roles such as Full-Stack Developer, Software Engineer, and Application Developer.
Cloud Computing Career Development
Cloud infrastructure, networking, security, containers, serverless computing, DevOps, and cloud architecture. Leads to roles such as Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, and Infrastructure Architect.
Cybersecurity Career Development
Securing digital systems, identifying threats, managing risk, incident response, and organisational security. Leads to roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC Analyst, and Incident Responder.
Data Analytics Career Development
Collecting, analysing, visualising, and communicating data using analytics platforms, BI tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted analytics. Leads to roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Reporting Analyst.
Business Analysis Career Development
Analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to solve business problems and deliver technology initiatives. Leads to roles such as Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, and Product Owner.
DevOps Career Development
Continuous integration, continuous deployment, infrastructure automation, cloud operations, monitoring, and containers. Leads to roles such as DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Release Manager.
Product Management Career Development
Customer discovery, product strategy, roadmaps, working with engineering teams, and launching digital products. Leads to roles such as Product Manager, Product Owner, and Innovation Lead.
Digital Transformation Career Development
AI adoption, enterprise technology, digital strategy, innovation, and change management. Leads to roles such as Digital Transformation Consultant, Innovation Lead, and Enterprise Technology Strategist.
Go-To-Market Marketing Career Development
Product marketing, GTM strategy, positioning, demand generation, and revenue operations for launching and scaling technology products in competitive markets. Leads to roles such as Product Marketing Manager, GTM Strategist, and Demand Generation Manager.
Project Management Career Development
Project planning, agile and waterfall delivery methods, stakeholder management, risk management, and the tools used to lead cross-functional teams from kickoff to delivery. Leads to roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Program Coordinator.
Twelve Career Development pathways combining instructor-led training, practical projects, career coaching, mentorship, certification preparation, and real-world experience to prepare learners for high-demand careers.
Artificial Intelligence Career Development
Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI automation, intelligent agents, machine learning fundamentals, and AI-powered business solutions. Leads to roles such as AI Solutions Consultant, Automation Engineer, and AI Integration Developer.
Salesforce Career Development
Administration, business analysis, development, architecture, consulting, automation, and Agentforce. Leads to roles such as Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Consultant, and CRM Manager.
Software Engineering Career Development
Frontend and backend development, APIs, databases, testing, cloud-native applications, and software design principles. Leads to roles such as Full-Stack Developer, Software Engineer, and Application Developer.
Cloud Computing Career Development
Cloud infrastructure, networking, security, containers, serverless computing, DevOps, and cloud architecture. Leads to roles such as Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, and Infrastructure Architect.
Cybersecurity Career Development
Securing digital systems, identifying threats, managing risk, incident response, and organisational security. Leads to roles such as Cybersecurity Analyst, GRC Analyst, and Incident Responder.
Data Analytics Career Development
Collecting, analysing, visualising, and communicating data using analytics platforms, BI tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted analytics. Leads to roles such as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Reporting Analyst.
Business Analysis Career Development
Analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills to solve business problems and deliver technology initiatives. Leads to roles such as Business Analyst, Requirements Analyst, and Product Owner.
DevOps Career Development
Continuous integration, continuous deployment, infrastructure automation, cloud operations, monitoring, and containers. Leads to roles such as DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Release Manager.
Product Management Career Development
Customer discovery, product strategy, roadmaps, working with engineering teams, and launching digital products. Leads to roles such as Product Manager, Product Owner, and Innovation Lead.
Digital Transformation Career Development
AI adoption, enterprise technology, digital strategy, innovation, and change management. Leads to roles such as Digital Transformation Consultant, Innovation Lead, and Enterprise Technology Strategist.
Go-To-Market Marketing Career Development
Product marketing, GTM strategy, positioning, demand generation, and revenue operations for launching and scaling technology products in competitive markets. Leads to roles such as Product Marketing Manager, GTM Strategist, and Demand Generation Manager.
Project Management Career Development
Project planning, agile and waterfall delivery methods, stakeholder management, risk management, and the tools used to lead cross-functional teams from kickoff to delivery. Leads to roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Program Coordinator.
4 sprints, real projects, real experience.
Every cohort follows the same proven structure, designed to take you from fundamentals to job-ready in 4 to 6 months.
Sprint 1: Foundations
Foundational courses for your chosen track, plus core professional skills, teamwork, and an introduction to your specialisation.
Sprint 2: Intermediate
Intermediate courses in your track, whether that's Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, or AI & Information Technology, plus Special Programs based on your interests.
Sprint 3: Advanced & Specialisation
Advanced courses and specialisation areas within your chosen track, building toward certification readiness and real-world application.
Sprint 4: Internship & Capstone
Unpaid Internship, Group Project Demo, intensive capstone project defence, HR interview preparation, resume review, and career coaching.
Everything in your enrolment.
From application to career launch.
Apply & Enrol
Submit your application for COHORT 12. Select your preferred track and career programme, then complete enrolment.
Sprint 1: Foundations
Weeks 1 to 4. Foundational courses in your chosen track: Operations & Management, Business & Entrepreneurship, or AI & Information Technology.
Sprint 2: Intermediate
Weeks 5 to 8. Intermediate courses in your track, plus Special Programs based on your interests.
Sprint 3: Advanced
Weeks 9 to 12. Advanced courses and specialisation within your track, building toward certification readiness.
Sprint 4: Capstone & Internship
Weeks 13 to 16. Unpaid Internship, Group Project Demo, intensive capstone project defence, interview prep, resume optimisation, and career coaching.
Career Launch
Graduate job-ready. Apply for paid work experience, earn your CPD membership, and access the BlackForce alumni network and professional references.
Common questions about the programme.
Your career starts here.
COHORT 12 is now accepting applications. Join thousands of professionals who launched their careers with BlackForce.