Our Story: The Journey Behind Codetrain Africa

Codetrain is a Software Engineering and Design School focused on empowering ambitious Africans to take their place in the global tech scene. Richard Brandt’s journey began while advancing his tech career and exploring ecosystems across South America, the United States, and Europe. It was during these experiences that he realized the immense global demand for tech skills. At the same time, he saw Africa teeming with creative talent and untapped potential but lacking the opportunities to thrive.

Motivated by the desire to bridge this gap, Richard returned to Ghana and founded Codetrain with a clear vision: to provide world-class tech education to African youth, equipping them with the skills to succeed internationally. Codetrain’s hands-on, project-based learning model is designed to produce not only job-ready graduates but innovators capable of solving real-world challenges. As a result, our graduates are making significant contributions to global companies and innovative African companies working on the next big African ideas.

We are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in the tech space, particularly women, those from low-income backgrounds, and people with disabilities. With a proven track record of success and a scalable model, Codetrain stands out as a beacon of potential and innovation in Africa’s tech ecosystem, attracting attention from those who share a vision for a brighter, tech-driven future. By nurturing the continent’s brightest minds, Codetrain is not just shaping careers; it’s catalyzing a movement toward sustainable economic development and transformative change.