2025 #ALX_SE team wrap-up: While running all the "old" programs, this was really the year for AI with a ton of new programs: - Applied AI - AI Starter Kit - AI for developers level 1 - AI for developers level 2 And we finished by updating our famous Software Engineering program with AI (both using AI to learn and to be more efficient at coding etc.) that will be announced and released next year. Very different format, even more impactful, than the "old" version. Big shout-out to @kalibetre @ehoneahobed Firdaus and @lowercase_life who were my partner in crime for everything AI. The metric of the year is that we have passed the 1.5M users mark on our intranet. 1,500,000 users! That is 500,000 per year on average since @guillaumesalva @Karoubi @gautie_a and I joined @alx_africa & @FredSwaniker With that, I wish all my students a merry Christmas and a happy new year's celebration!

Day 3 — Project nexus (E-commerce API) -Created Payment, & Order models. -Implemented register auth serializer nd views for customers & vendors, login, password reset, and change. -Implemented views for administrative tasks on users, logout, & acct deactivation. @facesofalxse

One file, many faces. Generate media polyglots that morph between image, video, PDF, or ZIP!

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Hello fam! Have you heard the good news yet? Our AI for Developers course just launched 🎉! So are you part of the inaugural cohort? Well invites have been sent out, kindly check your emails so that you don't miss next week's start date 🙌🏽

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It is about to go down🎉! Have you set a reminder yet? Just a few more hours and we get the show on the road as the curtains fall on our #ALX_SE program. Tell a friend to tell a friend and see you all there 🥳 #ALX_SELegacy x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBWnejraJN

Our very most final cohort of the #ALX_SE program will be graduating this Friday. Join us for this epic space, set a reminder now!👇🏽 #ALX_SELegacy x.com/i/spaces/1LyGBWnejraJN

Ladies and gentlemen, please meet the amazing @alx_africa SE team :) 💙 #ALX_SE

In today’s market, landing that first software engineering role has never been tougher for junior and recent graduates. I hear it every day from my own students: some are celebrating offers, but many are still struggling. It's true, it's harder than a few years ago. But it’s far from impossible. I’ve seen countless of my ALX and Holberton students secure positions. Most of the time, the difference between those who find a job and those who do not comes down to treating the job search as its own skillset, separate from coding. Knowing how to write code is only half the battle. You have to know how to network strategically, craft a compelling resume and online profile, structure your interview prep, and stay disciplined with job application (amount, quality and follow‑ups). That is what really moves the needle. Not being 5% better at Javascript. This is what my wife @Sophie_RB42 has seen while building Holberton, and what she continues to witness today. That’s why she, with the help of @_MariemEhab (one my ALX ex-student - very proud of her!) built OctoPrep.ai: an 8‑week, cohort‑based course that teaches you the complete job‑search toolkit. You’ll learn to: - Research and target opportunities efficiently - Optimize your resume, LinkedIn, and GitHub to stand out - Practice interviews in a structured, data‑driven way; and not just the interview itself, but everything that comes before and after - Track your progress and stay on schedule If you are looking a job in tech as a fresh grad or junior, I strongly recommend this program. Cohort 1 wrapped up with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students report a real mindset shift and feel armed with the tools to land a role faster. Cohort 2 kicks off September 1. You can sign up here: octoprep.ai If you have questions, join her Twitter/X Space on Tuesday, July 22. Register and set reminder here: x.com/i/spaces/1LyxBWqmOyjKN… This isn’t a magic bullet, but for those who commit, I’m confident it will cut your time‑to‑offer dramatically. Give your job search the structure it deserves. @OctoPrepAI

Have you set a reminder yet? Jon us and hear the stories of some of your peers and how they successfully navigated job search👇🏽 x.com/i/spaces/1RDGlzPAzmRxL

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You are not lagging behind, you are probably just missing out on PLDs to help you go deeper! Set a reminder for this upcoming space and let's talk about everything PLDs! #alx_aidev #alx_be #alx_fe #alx_pd #alx_aisk x.com/i/spaces/1gqxvjnzAvOxB

Let's talk PLDs! Set a reminder, tell a friend to tell a friend and see you all soon 👇🏽 x.com/i/spaces/1gqxvjnzAvOxB

One glimpse at these awesome projects created by our learners in the ALX AI starter kit program is bound to give you serious F.O.M.O🙌🏾! All these are skills they have acquired in just under 2 weeks💪🏾! So, why are you missing out when you can be part of the full fun🤔? Applications are now open to the next cohort. Hurry and book your slot because 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝟏𝟐𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!🚀 Start your journey to a smarter and more productive life with #ALX_AiSK #ALX_AI #ALX

With the ALX AI starter kit course, imagine being able to develop apps even without a coding background, or having AI agents that automate tasks for you🤔. What about an AI notetaker that easily and quickly summarizes notes so you don't have to read many articles💡? What are you waiting for? Beat the 12th March deadline and apply NOW! #ALX_AI #ALX_AiSK

🚀𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐗 𝐒𝐄’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬📹! 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲? 📌𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗟𝗫 𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 🔗2024_kick-start_: Linkedin and git-hub profile revamp (3.2K views) 🔗ALX SE Live Discussion: AMA on Copyright (22K views) 🔗ALX SE Programme: Town Hall (19K views) 💡𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Use #ALX_SELegacy #ALX_SE & let’s celebrate together!🎉 🔁𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 & 𝘵𝘢𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘈𝘓𝘟 𝘚𝘌 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴!