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Filenod Academy

Education
that ships.

Six IT tracks taught by senior engineers from Filenod’s agency arm. Project-based learning, real client briefs, and a portfolio you can use to walk into your next interview with confidence.

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Next cohorts start every 4–6 weeks · Scholarships available

1,000+Active learners
6Active tracks
60%+Placement in 90 days
98Avg. NPS this year
Why us

Where education meets execution.

There are cheaper IT bootcamps. There are also more famous ones. Here's what we think we do better than either.

01

Taught by working engineers

Every instructor ships production code at Filenod's agency by day. They teach what they actually use, not theoretical frameworks.

02

Real client briefs

Capstone projects use actual client briefs from the agency arm. You graduate with a portfolio that recruiters can verify.

03

24/7 student portal

Pre-recorded lessons, mentor scheduling, project review, and progress tracking — accessible whenever you have time.

04

Industry-recognized certificate

Verifiable digital certificate signed by Filenod. Top performers get referrals into Filenod's hiring pipeline directly.

The journey

From day one to your first paid project.

Every track follows the same five-phase rhythm so you always know what comes next.

  • 1

    Week 1

    Foundations

    Set up tools, learn the workflow, ship your first hello-world deployment.

  • 2

    Week 2–6

    Skill bursts

    Daily live sessions + hands-on lab work. Concept → exercise → review, repeat.

  • 3

    Week 7–10

    Real client brief

    Pick a real Filenod agency brief. Build it under mentor review.

  • 4

    Week 11–12

    Portfolio + interview

    Case study writeup, mock interview, recruiter intro from Filenod's network.

  • 5

    Post-graduation

    Lifetime alumni access

    Stay in the cohort Slack, attend community calls, get freelance referrals.

Tracks

Six tracks. Pick the one that fits your career.

From beginner-friendly entry tracks to a 16-week full-stack capstone with a shipped product at the end.

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Frontend DevelopmentBeginner

Ship a real production-quality web UI by the end.

10 weeks · HybridApply
Backend DevelopmentIntermediate

APIs, databases, auth — the engine room.

10 weeks · HybridApply
Full Stack Web DevelopmentIntermediate

Frontend + backend, end to end, with one capstone.

16 weeks · HybridApply
WordPress + CMSBeginner

Build sellable WordPress sites quickly and cleanly.

8 weeks · HybridApply
Shopify E-commerceBeginner

Build, theme, and scale Shopify stores professionally.

8 weeks · OnlineApply
UI / UX DesignBeginner

Design products people actually want to use.

10 weeks · HybridApply
What graduates do next

From cohort to career.

The point of an IT training program isn't a certificate; it's a job. Or a freelance pipeline. Or an MVP shipped.

60%+Placed within 90 days

Either freelance with paying clients or in salaried roles. Tracked across the last six cohorts.

8%Hired by Filenod directly

Top performers move into Filenod's agency arm — engineering, design, or operations.

3Paid client projects shipped

Every cohort ships at least three live client briefs from Filenod's agency. By graduation, you have a portfolio recruiters actually click.

Admissions

How to get a seat in the next cohort — step by step.

Rolling admissions every 4–6 weeks. From inquiry to first session takes about 7 days. Limited seats per cohort — applications close once the seat cap is hit.

  1. 01

    Pick a track

    Browse the six tracks, compare formats and duration, and shortlist one. Not sure? Pick anything close — our screening call clarifies fit.

    • Frontend, Backend, Full-Stack, WordPress, Shopify, UI/UX
    • Filter by beginner / intermediate / advanced
    • Read syllabus + outcomes before you apply
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  2. 02

    Send an application

    Tell us your name, contact, target track, current skill level, and what you want out of the program. Free-form, no jargon. Takes 4 minutes.

    • No CV needed at this stage
    • Mention installments or scholarship interest
    • Add a goal: job, freelance, MVP, career switch
    Open the form
  3. 03

    15-min screening call

    Within 48 hours we reply with a Calendly link. Quick call to confirm fit, answer questions, walk you through tuition + payment options.

    • No surprise sales tactics — short and direct
    • Bring any portfolio or prior work if you have it
    • We'll match you to the right cohort cycle
  4. 04

    Secure your seat

    Confirmed fit → admissions email with tuition quote in PKR. Pay in full or split into 2–3 monthly installments. Bank transfer, JazzCash, or card.

    • Full payment unlocks a 5% discount
    • 2 or 3 installments at no extra cost
    • Need-based scholarships (apply at step 02)
  5. 05

    Onboarding pack

    Once tuition is received: welcome email with cohort Slack invite, calendar of live sessions, pre-reading list, and your dedicated mentor's intro.

    • Cohort Slack workspace + alumni channels
    • GitHub Classroom set up for your track
    • VS Code + Figma trial licenses provisioned
  6. 06

    Cohort kickoff

    Week 1 day 1: live opening session with all instructors. From here, you're on the track timeline — see "The journey" above for what each week looks like.

    • Daily live sessions for the first six weeks
    • Office hours twice a week thereafter
    • First check-in with mentor by end of week 1
Inquiry → seat≈ 7 days
Reply windowUnder 48 hr
Refund window7-day full refund
Drop-out policyPause + rejoin (12 mo)

Ready to apply?

Send your application — we’ll book a call this week.

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Cohort calendar

Next start dates, live and rolling.

Every track runs on a rolling cycle — typically every 6 weeks. Seats are first-come, first-served once a cohort opens for applications.

All times in PKT (UTC+5). Dates may shift by up to a week if a cohort needs to balance instructor load — we’ll always email you 14 days in advance.

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FAQ

Common questions about the Academy.

How are cohorts scheduled?

Every 4–6 weeks across all tracks. If a cohort fills, we add you to the next one automatically.

Online or in-person?

Most tracks are hybrid (online plus optional in-person sessions in Abbottabad). Shopify is fully online.

Are scholarships available?

Yes — partial waivers for high-need applicants. Email info@filenod.com with a 200-word application.

What's the certificate worth?

It's verifiable via a unique URL signed by Filenod. We back the credential with portfolio evidence and recruiter referrals.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes — most tracks support 2 or 3 monthly installments at no extra cost.

What if I have to drop out mid-cohort?

We pause your seat and reactivate it in the next cohort, no fee, within 12 months.

Let’s build

Got a project in mind?
We’d love to build it.

Tell us what you’re working on. Most enquiries get a real human reply within one business day, and a 30-minute scoping call within three.

Start a project info@filenod.com

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