Building capacity for IBM tech in African startups and devs
Main Repository Features:
Comprehensive README.md - Features the complete program overview with:
Program phases and learning objectives
Detailed project tracking system
Student submission guidelines
Technical requirements and certification tracking
Progress monitoring and collaboration guidelines
Complete Folder Structure - Organized for easy navigation:
Student individual folders for each cohort member
Weekly project directories
Documentation and resources sections
Assessment and certification tracking
Tools and utilities for automation
Templates and Guidelines - Standardized approach:
Student profile templates
Project documentation templates
Contribution guidelines
Code review processes
Key Features for Student Tracking:
Individual Student Folders - Each student has their own workspace
Weekly Project Tracking - Organized by training weeks with clear deliverables
Progress Monitoring - Built-in tracking for certifications and project completion
Collaboration Tools - Peer review and mentor feedback systems
Professional Portfolio Development - Structure for building deployment portfolios
Technical Implementation:
Git Workflow - Proper branching strategy for project submissions
Automated Setup - Script for creating student environments
Documentation Standards - Consistent formatting and requirements
IBM Integration - Specific focus on IBM technologies and certifications
**To Use This Repository:
Clone the repository structure to your GitHub account
Customize the README with your specific program details
Set up student accounts and folders using the provided scripts
Configure mentor access and review permissions
Deploy and start tracking student progress**