Diverse Tech Talent Program:
App Development
Get hands-on training, mentorship, and job placement opportunities in
App Development.
Live, online, cohort-based
May 12 - August 8, 2025
Meet your PM & Developers
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Quick Details
Eligibility: We welcome all product enthusiasts, ideally aged 18-35, from underrepresented and newcomer communities. Priority will be given to Black Canadians.
Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week for 14-weeks, dependent on the phase of the program (see FAQs!)
Cost: Full scholarship is offered to participants to cover full program costs.
May 12 - August 8, 2025
What can you expect from the program?
Advocate for your work
Lead the efforts to understand customer pain points, create personas, and gather insights to back up your design choices.
Tech team match
Take on a Design leadership role across Engineering and Product to ship a minimum viable product (MVP).
Weekly mentorship
Learn directly from the best. Work with a dedicated Project Mentor with real-world industry experience.
Skills training
Get equipped with tech skills in No-code Development or AI-Guided Web Development with live sessions and weekly submissions.
Hackathon
Solve real-world, team-based problems with tech in a highly collaborative environment.
Mentorship
Get matched with industry experts to get personalized mentorship, and expand your professional network.
Work experience
Participants will engage in hands-on projects with employers, applying their skills in real work scenarios.
App Development Track 1
Track 1: No-Code Development
Introduction to No-Code
- Discover the fundamentals of no-code development and how this is revolutionizing product creation. Explore popular no-code platforms. Learn from real-world case studies of no-code products.
Understanding Product Development Without Code
- Understand how web applications function without needing to code. Learn the product development cycle from idea to launch, define a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) using no-code, and explore workflows and databases without technical complexity.
No-Code Product Building
- Leverage no-code tools to generate product ideas, user interfaces, and workflows. Explore no-code tools like ChatGPT for ideation and Make/Zapier for automation. Practice using no-code to create UI elements, automate tasks, and optimize workflows.
Building and Launching a No-Code Product
- Choose the right no-code platform for your project and follow a step-by-step approach to building your product with no-code tools. Learn how to automate tasks, integrate different services, and test your product to ensure functionality—all without writing code.
Deployment & Scaling
- Launch your no-code product by understanding publishing, hosting, and sharing strategies. Learn how to scale, optimize, and monetize your product while exploring how startups and businesses successfully use no-code tools to grow.
App Development Track 2
Track 2: AI-Guided Web Development
Foundations of the Web
- Gain a high-level understanding of how the web works without deep-diving into complex coding. Learn the fundamentals of frontend, backend, APIs, and hosting while exploring how AI can simplify development. Discover what happens when you click a link and how web interactions function behind the scenes.
Introduction to AI-Driven Web Development
- Explore how AI can streamline web development by assisting with code generation and modification. Learn to use tools like Cursor and Replit to create functional components through AI-driven prompts, reducing the need for manual coding.
Building with a Web Framework
- Master the essentials of a modern web framework (e.g., Next.js) to bootstrap projects efficiently. Choose between starting from scratch or using a pre-built template while leveraging AI to develop features and enhance an existing project.
Building and Expanding a Product
- Apply real-world development practices by working with user stories and acceptance criteria. Use AI to generate components, modify designs, and contribute to an existing project. Work with pre-built databases like Firebase to simplify backend management.
Deployment and Real-World Application
- Package and deploy your web application with confidence. Understand hosting, domain management, and product launches while utilizing AI to debug, refine, and optimize your final web project for real-world use.
Hear from our students
"I really enjoyed the camaraderie of the DTTP Learning Program and I love the tutorials and video lessons."
Khadijah, Associate Product Manager @ Spring ACT
"Really satisfied with the hands-on learning. The focus on practical experience, user-first thinking, & collaboration has made a real impact."
Joshua, Software Sim Product Specialist @ CAE
"My mentor provided a lot of practical guidance, both related to the course material and career. I really appreciate this."
Lisa, Product Manager @ TELUS
Program partners, mentors and leaders
Mentorship from tech partners with key industry & education experience
CEO, Chimoney
CEO, Atila
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Strategy Manager
14-week, online App Development experience
Breakdown of the program
May 12 - July 4, 2025
Gain foundational and industry-relevant knowledge while learning how to use and build apps using No-Code or AI-Guided Web Development. Perfect for beginners and novices.
Hosted by Co.Lab.
June 20 - 22, 2025
Our three-day hackathon provides a real-world, team-based environment where participants tackle complex tech challenges, enhancing problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Hosted by W.I.L.
June 24 - July 18, 2025
Personalized mentorship, guiding you through challenges, sharing insights, and expanding your network.
Hosted by Atila
July 8- August 8, 2025
Through work experience placements, participants engage in hands-on projects with employers, applying their skills in real work scenarios
Hosted by Riipen
Through through Leadership Development, entrepreneurs and start up founders will have access to leadership training and experience.
Hosted by W.I.L.
Wrap-up: August 8, 2025
Our tight-knit community offers ongoing support, networking opportunities, and a platform to share experiences and resources, fostering a sense of belonging and growth.
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