$ sudo ./learn_linux --hands-on

ROOT ACCESS

Understand computers. Don't just use them.

4 Saturdays · 10AM–2PM All skill levels Small group Nairobi, Kenya
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// curriculum

What you'll learn

Most people use computers every day but have zero idea how they actually work. Root Access fixes that — in 4 hands-on Saturdays.

Week 01

Meet Your Machine

What's inside a computer, how hardware talks to software, installing Linux for the first time, and the moment the terminal blinks — waiting for your first command.

Week 02

Command Line Confidence

Navigating file systems, creating and destroying files, understanding permissions, and learning to read error messages instead of panicking.

Week 03

Scripting & Automation

Writing your first bash script, automating a real task, variables, loops, conditionals — turning repetitive work into one command.

Week 04

Build & Present

A mini capstone project pulling everything together. Troubleshooting challenges. Demo day — show off what you built.

// packages

Choose your package

Two ways to join — whether you need a laptop or already have one. Same curriculum, same instructor, same experience.

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Full Package

Laptop Included

KES 45,000
Everything included — nothing else to buy
⚡ Early bird: KES 35,000 (first 5 spots)
  • ✓ Refurbished ThinkPad laptop — yours to keep
  • ✓ Install Linux yourself in Week 1 — part of the learning
  • ✓ 4 Saturday sessions (16 hours total)
  • ✓ Small group — personal attention guaranteed
  • ✓ All course materials included
  • ✓ Demo day on Week 4
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BYOL

Bring Your Own Laptop

KES 25,000
Same program — bring your own machine
  • ✓ Bootable Linux USB drive provided
  • ✓ Runs Linux without touching your hard drive
  • ✓ 4 Saturday sessions (16 hours total)
  • ✓ Small group — personal attention guaranteed
  • ✓ All course materials included
  • ✓ Demo day on Week 4
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// why this matters

You have a laptop.
Do you know how it works?

Most people are consumers of technology — they use apps, browse the web, and scroll feeds. But they don't understand what's happening underneath. Root Access changes that.

→ Ahead in university

CS students encounter Linux in 2nd or 3rd year and struggle. You'll already be comfortable.

→ Problem-solving mindset

Reading error messages, debugging, finding solutions — skills that transfer to every field, not just tech.

→ Real confidence

Not the "I can use Canva" kind. The kind where you install an OS, write code, and fix things yourself.

// FAQ

Common questions

Does this require prior experience? +
No. If you can type and use a web browser, you're ready. We start from the very basics — what a computer actually is — and build up from there.
What laptop does the Full Package include? +
A refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. The laptop comes blank — you install Linux on it yourself in Week 1. That's part of the learning experience. You keep it after the program.
Will the BYOL option affect my laptop? +
Not at all. We provide a bootable USB drive that runs Linux entirely from the USB — nothing is installed on the hard drive, nothing is changed on your machine. When you remove the USB and restart, everything is exactly as it was.
What are the class times and dates? +
4 consecutive Saturdays in April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Exact start date will be confirmed upon registration. Classes are held at Nairobi Garage, Karen.
How many students per class? +
We keep the group small, with a teaching assistant for support. This ensures every student gets individual attention when things go wrong (and in Linux, things will go wrong — that's part of the learning).
What if I already know some coding? +
Even better. Most coders use high-level tools but have never touched the terminal or understood what sits beneath their IDE. Root Access fills that gap — it's the foundation that makes everything else click.
I already have a laptop — should I still choose the Full Package? +
Many students do. The Full Package gives you a dedicated Linux machine you can experiment with freely — break things, reinstall, tinker — without any risk to your main laptop. It also means you can keep practicing at home without worrying about your files or settings being affected.
What laptop specs are needed for BYOL? +
Any laptop from the last 8 years should work. Minimum 4GB RAM recommended. We'll test-boot the Linux USB on the first day and have backup machines available if there are compatibility issues.