W0Onboarding
Introduction to Sincere Fellowship
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Hands-On
Introductions & orientation
Outcome
Oriented, onboarded, and ready to begin
The Programme Handbook · Cohort '26
From Capable to Consequential
Everything you need to know about the Sincere Fellowship Training Programme: the nine-week curriculum, expectations, logistics, and how you're selected into the fellowship.
Programme Structure
Four phases. Nine weeks. One transformation.
Live sessions, never recorded, combining teaching, discussion, and collaborative, practical learning across four arcs.
I
Identity
Week 1
Mindset & self-awareness
II
Systems Thinking
Weeks 2-3
System design + engineering mathematics
III
Production Engineering
Weeks 4-6
Performance, security, AI
IV
Engineering Leadership
Weeks 7-9
Craft, documentation, influence
The Weekly Rhythm
Each week pairs live, never-recorded teaching and discussion with a hands-on build window to apply what you've learned. The full schedule is shared with the cohort at onboarding.
- Live sessions
- Cohort-based, never recorded
- Build window
- Hands-on activity every week
- Schedule
- Shared at onboarding
Curriculum
The nine-week field manual.
The full curriculum is shared upon onboarding. Here's the arc, week by week. Topics unlock when the cohort begins.
W1Mindset & Self-Awareness
The Engineer Identity
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Engineering Audit: strength, blocker, intention
Outcome
A clear personal growth gap and commitment
W2Systems Thinking
System Design + Engineering Mathematics
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Design a URL Shortener + System Estimation Exercise
Outcome
Structure systems and reason with numbers
W3Distributed Systems
System Design: Failure & Scale
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Design a Twitter feed under failure scenarios
Outcome
Design resilient, scalable systems
W4Production Engineering
Performance, Caching & Async Systems
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Diagnose a slow API
Outcome
Debug and optimise real systems
W5Code Quality & Communication
Clean Architecture & Documentation
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Code Roast + write a 1-page design doc
Outcome
Maintainable code and clear technical docs
W6Security Engineering
Security, Auth & Secure APIs
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Security Audit: identify vulnerabilities
Outcome
Design secure production systems
W7AI & Tooling
AI for Engineers
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AI Pair Programming + build a micro AI feature
Outcome
Use and integrate AI effectively
W8Career & Product
The Engineer as Creator
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Promotion Pitch + PRD Breakdown Exercise
Outcome
Build products with the mind of a creator
W9Reflection & Demonstration
Capstone & Cohort Showcase
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Fellowship Showcase: 5-minute presentations
Outcome
Demonstrated growth and a strong professional narrative
The Commitment
Membership is earned, not given.
Expectations from Participants
To get the most out of this programme, participants are expected to:
- 01Attend sessions consistently
- 02Actively participate in discussions
- 03Complete assigned tasks and exercises
- 04Collaborate respectfully with others
- 05Maintain a high level of commitment throughout
Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to:
- 01Communicate respectfully
- 02Support and collaborate with fellow engineers
- 03Stay accountable and committed
- 04Contribute to a positive learning environment
Logistics
What you'll need, and how you're chosen.
Tools & Requirements
Participants should have:
- A working laptop
- A stable internet connection
WhatsAppEmailGitHub
Time Commitment
Participants should be prepared to commit several hours weekly.
Additional time may be required outside sessions for practice and learning.
Selection & Acceptance Criteria
At the end of the nine-week training:
- →Participants are evaluated on engagement, consistency, and growth
- →Demonstrating understanding of the core concepts is important
- →Selected participants are invited to join the fellowship
Questions
Frequently asked.
Yes. The programme is specifically designed for mid-level engineers ready to strengthen the core foundations of software engineering.
No. The programme is not self-paced. All sessions are conducted live.
No. The sessions will not be recorded, so consistent live attendance matters.
Nine weeks of live teaching, discussion, and collaborative learning, followed by a capstone showcase.
Successful participants are accepted into the fellowship and gain lifetime access to the community's projects, events, mentorship, and more.
A working laptop, a stable internet connection, and access to WhatsApp, Email, and GitHub.
Cohort '26 · Applications
Ready to become world-class?
If you have any questions or need support, please reach out through the official communication channels provided during onboarding, or escalate to hello@sincerefellowship.org.