Testimonials are valuable for any brand to thrive. We want to provide insights for prospective talent on what value ALX brings to their lives and career. Testimonials build credibility & trust, they help convert website visitors to customers and add a personal touch that is unique from the competitors.
The below testimonials can be used to promote the ALX brand in various forms of communication.
General ALX Testimonials
“ALX helped me unlock my true potential and start to believe in myself. Through the experience, I was able to grow my skill set and identify my definition of success. It helped me to remember who I am and what I stand for. As a result, my outlook on life changed and I became inspired to recognise the contribution I could make as a young person.”
- Millicent Aluoch, Kenya
“When an opportunity arose to join ALX, I didn’t hesitate to submit an application. I was overjoyed to have been accepted to the programme and join its inaugural cohort. The experience exceeded my expectations in every way. The coaching and mentorship I received was incredible, accelerating my growth and giving me the confidence to start working in new environments. It was also wonderful to be in a group of likeminded people focused on building their skills on the continent.”
- Sharon Murage, Kenya
“ALX provided powerful lessons in self-awareness, which helped me to understand who I am as a person as well as my passions and interests. It helped me become clear about my purpose in life and my vision. As a problem-solver, I got to understand what ails Africa and see myself as a leader who has potential solutions for these problems. The whole experience was amazing.”
- Grace Kamau, Kenya
“When I first heard about ALX, I had doubts about the efficiency of online training. As a curious learner, I took the leap of faith and applied to see what the programme was about and what opportunities could come from it. It was a lengthy and thorough application process, but I passed and was accepted into the programme. I’m so happy I took the bold step to apply, and I’m so glad I didn’t give up along the way. My doubts were fully proved wrong, as my peers and I have been successfully trained.”
- Loise Okoro, Nigeria
“ALX goes beyond technical training - it supports a journey to go deep into your personality and provides powerful opportunities to build yourself. The learning atmosphere is great and it goes beyond just focusing on the end product.”
- Matsobe Kealeboga Portia, South Africa
“What makes ALX stand out is the accessibility of the programmes. Being able to work on my programme at any time of the day and from anywhere was the best. The peer-to-peer sessions also stood out for me, giving us the necessary skills to learn how to socialise online and position ourselves to potential employers. I can say a lot of things about ALX but just everything, honestly, was on point for me.”
- Lanabo Mashego, South Africa
“ALX was an exceptional experience for me and very informative. I learnt a lot of skills and gained tools I didn’t have before."
- Amos Melikhaya Fono, South Africa
“What stands out at ALX is how intense the training is. At the same time, such incredible support is available whenever you need it. It really brings out the best in a person to be able to compete with the world's best. With so much learning in a short space of time, it's quite a privilege to have taken part in this awesome programme.”
- Xolani Wisdom Makhoba, South Africa
“In all probability, I think I’ve learned more at ALX over the past 4 weeks about navigating the real world than I did during my entire 4-year stay on campus."
- Leila Kaitesi, Kenya
“During my time as a learner with ALX, the community opened many doors of opportunities to me and expanded my network in ways I could never have imagined. The events and resources I gained access to challenged me to fully tap into my potential and navigate life with a why-fit-in-when-I-can-stand-out mindset. Today, I take every opportunity to pay it forward as an active young leader in the community — serving, inspiring and elevating others.”
- Joy Atieno Otieno, Kenya
“The training was top-notch, the support was amazing, and my time there expanded my mindset. The tech field is broad and always evolving; the tools I learned to use and the resources I was exposed to upgraded my expertise. I can now say I'm a "hot cake" in my tech career because of this. One of the best decisions you will ever make is joining ALX. Just do it!”
- Adanma Wabara, Nigeria
“The ALX program had a profound impact on my career development. The program exceeded my expectations in every way. Within weeks of graduating from the program and implementing some of the learnt strategies, I began to get invitations for interviews, one of which has translated into my current job.”
- Julius Awugo, Nigeria
“My time at ALX was just the push I needed. It offered top-notch resources, the ideal community, and practical experience. ALX exceeded my expectations and stoked my interest in tech. It gave me the opportunity to meet peers who were already succeeding in the field of technology, which helped me gather knowledge of what to anticipate from any area of tech I decide to follow. If you need to kickstart a career in tech, ALX is the place for you!”
- Barisua Nsaanee, Nigeria
“One thing I will always remember ALX for is how they constantly helped me to push beyond my limits with the tasks that were assigned. It really helped me to learn all the technical skills I needed for my current career in tech. Honestly, ALX is the best training ground to know how far your limits go.”
- Aishat Adisa, Nigeria
Software Engineering Testimonials
“Twelve years ago, when I had just finished my college degree, all I wanted to do was become a Software Engineer. One day, I found this amazing programme, and I am having the best time of my life studying Software Engineering. I can’t begin to imagine what joy I will have when I start using my knowledge to solve real life problems.”
- Ogiji Simon Adanu, Nigeria
“In April 2021, I met the most important thing in my life and career - the ALX SE programme. Since then, ALX has become the light and company I need in my learning journey to make my dream a reality. It’s now January 2022, and I’m more than glad to say I am halfway there!”
- Firdaus H. Salim, Kenya
“What differentiates the ALX Software Engineering programme from any programme I have taken or heard of is its unique non-traditional approach to learning. I can testify that within 3 months I learnt more than I did in one full year of my university with the traditional education model. The project based approach to learning makes it possible to grasp every concept in detail. You will also develop the soft skills that are required for your career in software engineering, learning from your peers and learning about professional growth constantly. You will meet people from various backgrounds, from absolute beginners to people with a strong background in Computer Science. The programme is very intense, and it requires a time commitment of upwards of 60 hours per week. But the time commitment is worth it. This is the best decision that I have made so far. I would honestly recommend this to any serious student who wants to learn and understand every concept in software engineering deeply."
- David Mutune, Kenya
“ALX enhanced my software engineering skills by providing structure around learning software development methods and providing ample practice to thoroughly absorb the modules. I studied Computer Science in college, and there wasn’t much time in between learning the modules and being tested on them. What I love about ALX is that we are given several tasks to practise and apply the modules. Anyone can apply to the Software Engineering programme. Seventy hours a week may seem like a lot, but while you’re doing the projects, time flies by. If you’re someone who likes solving problems, then this is a fun programme to be in, and I highly recommend it!”
- Kalkidan Berta, Ethiopia
“Problem solving skills are more important than the ability to purely write code. ALX created a habit loop of researching, learning, then applying. That, combined with the deadline-driven projects, created a time crunch mentality that pushed us to code at a high-level, international standard. Learning to write code is one thing, but writing code that is readable by any software engineer anywhere in the world for the purpose of maintenance and building is another thing entirely. Engineers who can do that are the ones you want on your team.”
- Yosef Ayele, Ethiopia
“I’ve enrolled in other training programmes in the past, but ALX’s Software Engineering course was exceptional because it gave me the opportunity to work on real projects. It was intense and thorough, and I am happy to have completed it. Aside from core programming skills, ALX taught us patience, resilience, and a lot of other industry practices that I am benefitting from now.”
- Obekpa Phillip, Nigeria
“The greatest part about the Software Engineering programme was that I was able to work on difficult things that most universities won’t teach. The ALX programme allowed me to really get my hands dirty and figure out the challenges on my own."
- Bezaleel Olakunori, Nigeria