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BIT, Bikita Institute of Technology

Become a Software Engineer

Learn how to design and build software at BIT, a vocational college in Bikita, Zimbabwe.

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Tuition Free
100%
Job Offer
1 Year
Training
24/7
Learn Anytime
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How BIT Works

  • Entrance Exam

    An aptitude test to assess how you think, learn and solve problems.

  • Bootcamp

    A 5-day intensive bootcamp to experience what it's like to be a student at BIT.

  • Training

    Spend 1 year learning to code by building real-world software projects.

  • Employment

    Get a full-time job offer from one of our partners after you graduate.

Who Should Apply

  • Problem Solvers

  • Fast Learners

  • Logical Thinkers

What You Will Learn

  • Mathematics for Computer Scientists
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Computer Architecture
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Systems Programming
  • Computer Networks
  • Database Systems
  • Web Application Development

Events at BIT

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Bikita innovation summit

An annual event held on the first Sunday of July, bringing together Zimbabwean entrepreneurs.

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Bikita career day

Helping students learn about career opportunities and pathways in the technology sector.

Boardroom with laptops around a table, a podium, and a growth chart on the screen

Bikita demo day

A quarterly event where entrepreneurs pitch their startups to local and international investors.

FAQs

BIT is located in Chiponda Village, Bikita Ward 15, Zimbabwe.

There are no minimum educational qualifications required.

You must be at least 16 years old to apply.

No. Computers are available at our computer labs.

Yes. BIT offers both online and on-site training.

Yes. We can set up a computer lab in your village if there is enough demand.

No. Students are responsible for their own accommodation and meals.

Yes. You can take the entrance exam up to 3 times, with new tasks each attempt.

A Certificate of Competency and a job offer.

Yes. You can learn at your own pace or follow the structured curriculum.

Applications are open year-round. You can apply anytime by taking the online entrance exam and bootcamp.

Yes. The 5-day bootcamp is available both online and in person. You can choose your preferred format, subject to computer lab availability for in-person attendance.