AmaliTech Apprenticeship Program (AAP) launched in November 2025, with its first cohort starting on November 17th, 2025. It is self-paced, meaning apprentices move through the curriculum at their own speed rather than following a fixed lesson-by-lesson schedule, though attendance in the office is still required. It offers 5+ specializations, including Fullstack Development (Node.js/NestJS and React/Next.js or Angular), Python Backend & AI App Development, Backend Development with Java, Data Engineering, DevOps, and Quality Assurance.
There are two entry paths, entry-level and mid-level, based on experience, and each spends a different amount of time in the program: entry-level apprentices spend 6–9 months, while mid-level apprentices spend 4–6 months. The program is intense: apprentices are required to be in the office 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday. In return, it offers solid compensation. Entry-level apprentices receive a stipend of 250k+ RWF, and mid-level apprentices receive 500k+ RWF.
That's the program itself. So how do you actually join?
Eligibility
- The biggest requirement: since this is an in-person program, you need to already be based in Rwanda or be willing to relocate.
- A background in software development.
The Application Process
Apply. Applications open every three months. Cohorts have run in November 2025, March 2026, June 2026, and September 2026, so you can expect the pattern to continue. #
Screening, then two assessments. If you pass the screening stage, you move on to: #
General Coding Assessment (GCA): the harder of the two, but manageable with preparation. It's done on CodeSignal, either in person or online. To prepare, practice DSA questions on competitive programming sites like LeetCode, Codewars, and CodeChef for 1–2 weeks, and you should be in good shape. #
Cognitive Test: taken the same day as the GCA, this evaluates problem-solving, pattern recognition, numerical analysis, and similar skills. Preparation helps here too. Watching a few YouTube videos and practicing sample questions goes a long way. This playlist is a good starting point.
Take-home challenge. If you pass the assessments, you're sent a take-home challenge matching your specialization. This is used in the interview to gauge whether you actually understand the concepts, not just whether you can complete a task. #
Interview. Lastly, you're invited for an interview at AmaliTech, which can run anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour and a half. Understanding your take-home challenge well is essential here, since it's used in place of hypothetical scenario questions. That said, those can come up too. #
Offer and onboarding. If you've passed everything, congratulations! You'll get an offer, and once accepted, you begin onboarding.
Disclaimer: As of August 2026, I work at AmaliTech part-time as a Technical Training Facilitator and am involved with the apprenticeship program.