Defend Digital Systems & Start Your Career in Cybersecurity

The Vigilant Protector
IT professionals, network administrators, and tech-savvy individuals seeking to specialize in the high-demand field of cybersecurity.
The Vigilant Protector
IT professionals, network administrators, and tech-savvy individuals seeking to specialize in the high-demand field of cybersecurity.
By The End of This Program, You Will ...
Understand the Threat Landscape
Learn to identify common vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors that modern digital systems face.
Perform Ethical Hacking
Get hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques to find security weaknesses ethically.
Implement Defensive Strategies
Configure systems and networks for defense and learn how to respond to security incidents.
Prepare for Certification
Build the foundational knowledge required to pursue industry-standard certifications like CompTIA Security+.
Spaces made for productivity
Experience a workspace designed for productivity and collaboration. The Republic offers reliable amenities and a vibrant community to support your professional journey.
Intro to figma
Ready to level up your design game? This class will teach you how to use figma to create and manage design systems. You'll learn how to present your work in a way that is professional and credible, and you'll be able to apply your new skills to projects with classmates or on teams at work.
Build a basic layout
Think you have what it takes to design the next big website? Prove it! With this class, you can learn how to create beautiful websites with your classmates – and present your work to a team of credible designers.
Presenting tactics for makers
Think you have what it takes to be a top-notch designer? Not until you've mastered this class! In this class, you'll learn how to present your work to clients and sell new projects. Plus, you'll get feedback from a team of credible designers and your classmates.
Intro to collaboration
In this class, you'll learn how to collaborate on new projects with other designers effectively. You'll be able to present your work to a team of credible designers and classmates in no time at all!
Group visual challenge
This is the perfect class for those passionate designers who want to collaborate with a full team and see their work come to life. You'll learn how to communicate your vision, present your work persuasively, and get feedback from experienced professionals.
Experience custom made systems
In this class, you'll learn how to use custom-made systems to design better websites, present your work to a team of credible designers, and gain invaluable skills that will help you in your future career. With this class, you'll have everything you need to take your web design skills to the next level!
Kickstart a portfolio review
In this class, we provide expert reviews of your work, so you can get feedback from some of the best in the industry. And if you're presenting your work to a group, our team of credible designers can give you the support you need to make a great impression. After this class, you'll have everything you need to succeed.
Final project challenge
Think you're a web design whiz? Prove it! With this class, you can take on the biggest design challenges and see how well you do. Present your work to a team of credible designers and see how you compare. You'll learn new techniques and get valuable feedback in the process.
Learn from Experts Who've Been There
Our instructors aren't just teachers—they're active professionals who bring real-world challenges and cutting-edge practices directly from the industry into the classroom.
Bayo has over 7 years of experience building scalable web applications for startups and enterprises across Lagos and London. He believes in teaching the "why" behind the code, not just the "how."
Chiamaka is a UX strategist with a background in psychology, specializing in creating intuitive and accessible digital products for the African market. She has led design sprints for fintech apps.
Tunde is a certified ethical hacker and security consultant who helps businesses fortify their digital defenses. He brings a practical, real-world perspective to the classroom teaching students how to think like both a defender and an attacker.
More Than a Course: Join a Community
Peer Work
Mentor-Led
Hub Access
Demo Day