Newcomers · Self-taught · Certified devs upskilling

Your Portfolio > Their paperwork

Learn to code with AI—then ship real projects. No degree gatekeeping—we care what you ship, not where you studied or where you start from. Total beginners, self-taught builders, and certified developers leveling up are all welcome.

Employers & customers

They buy proof, not your backstory

So do modern employers—and if you’re independent, so do your customers. Companies from Google-scale tech to agencies increasingly hire and contract on what you can deliver, not where you started—the same proof-first mindset you’ll practice here.

Live resume

Portfolio that stays current

Year after year you add shipped work—links and repos that update in real time. That body of work is the resume: evidence of what you can do, not only courses you’ve sat through.

Today’s delivery model

SaaS — software in the browser

You’re training for software as a service—apps people open in a browser, no installer. Think Xero, Slack, Google Workspace. Tier 1 is where you ship branded surfaces that belong in that world—then scale up in Tier 2 and 3.

Start Tier 1 — R150 first month

Ongoing price is R350/month. Your first month is R150—a steep discount so you can try Tier 1 properly (not a free trial). Cancel anytime.

Start right now — no kit, no microcontroller

You only need a computer and internet. Nothing else to buy.

Everything in Tier 1—including optional IoT and microcontroller training—is included in your subscription. You can begin today without purchasing hardware: no board, no parts list, no surprise checkout. If you later want hands-on IoT builds, then buy a microcontroller when you're ready and follow that path—on your timeline, not ours.

Watch the walkthrough

See Tier 1 on real pages—then how Tiers 2 & 3 stack the ladder

A fast tour of what Tier 1 is (UI, brand, coding with AI), with actual sites we've shipped on screen—plus a clear line to professional web apps and mobile. Starts automatically, muted at 1.25× (browser rules); unmute in the player if you want sound.

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First 10 days — you're already shipping

In ten days, you're not "learning to learn." You're putting real work on the internet.

Tier 1 is built around momentum: early wins so you feel progress before doubt sets in. The target by Day 10 is specific—a live, AI-assisted website with your brand on it. Something you can paste into a message, show a friend, or drop in a portfolio. Not a secret folder of half-done files.

You'll wire up brand voice, layout, and visuals (including AI-generated assets) so the thing looks and reads like a serious project—not a homework screenshot. That first ship changes how you see yourself: you're someone who delivers, not someone who "might start someday."

Week three isn't a mystery—it's you iterating on something that already exists. Same energy employers and clients actually evaluate: can you show me something live?

Every tier you complete adds another layer to a portfolio that works as your real-time CV—public, verifiable, and about output. That's the signal people buy today, whether they're a hiring manager or a paying client.

Proof beats permission

We're not selling endless theory. You ship early, then sharpen—so your first win happens before burnout, not after it.

R150

First month entry

Reduced vs R350/mo—try before you commit long-term

Qualifications we demand first

None—show us what you build, not your transcript

R350

Ongoing month (after first)

Full Tier 1 access while you stay subscribed

Employers & customers — same question

What can you show me—live—that proves you can do the work?

That's the filter from global tech names to your next client. Your ongoing shipped work—sites, repos, brands you can link to—is the asset. It updates as you grow; it isn't a one-time certificate that ages in a drawer.

Same muscle as the tools clients already pay for

When you say you build for the web, you're really saying you can deliver SaaS-class experiences—interfaces and flows people trust with money, teams, and daily work. That's the bar Tier 1 trains you toward: not a slide deck, a live thing that feels like Xero, Slack, or Notion—polished, fast, and credible.

What Tier 1 Covers

Build things. Not excuses.

Serious teams build the graphical interface first, then bolt on behaviour. The path is deliberate: Tier 1—skilled work in the browser; Tier 2—highly skilled web applications; Tier 3—highly skilled mobile apps for phones. You climb that ladder before the most advanced specialisations—not by skipping the foundation.

Tier 1

Web in the browser

Tier 1 is where you learn to ship SaaS-style work—SaaS (software as a service) is simply software people open in a browser, no installer. Highly skilled websites and GUI-first surfaces: the same layer teams polish before they bolt on heavy logic.

Tier 2

Professional web applications

Tier 2 turns those interfaces into full SaaS-grade web applications: carts, databases, APIs, behaviour—professional product craft delivered the same way most business software is now: browser-based SaaS (software as a service) clients can log into from anywhere.

Tier 3

Professional mobile applications

Tier 3 is mobile development—applications built for phones, not the browser tab. Same discipline you learned in Tier 1–2 (GUI first, then power), now aimed at native mobile delivery. A clear climb from web to mobile before the most advanced tracks.

Tier 1 modules — GUI, brand & professional delivery

Brand-first, GUI-first

Before you lean on AI or logic, you build the brand and the interface the way agencies and product teams do: voice, archetypes, visual identity, then screens that could ship.

GUI architecture (browser-first)

Layouts, components, routing, and structure—not just “pretty.” In Tier 1 the product lives in the web browser; you’re building the same professional GUI layer you’ll later extend into full web apps (Tier 2) and mobile (Tier 3).

AI for visuals & UI craft

Leonardo.ai and modern image workflows, prompt discipline for UI, and shipping assets that match the brand—not generic stock filler.

GitHub portfolio

Real repos, real commits. Proof you can deliver what you show—exactly what hiring managers and clients check. Over time that stack becomes a live, updating portfolio: evidence of what you can do, not a frozen list of courses you’ve finished.

SEO fundamentals (while you build)

Keywords, structured data, sitemaps—so what you ship can be found, not lost in the void.

Community access

Direct access to the Rebel Glitch community of self-taught builders—feedback, accountability, and momentum.

How we teach AI — mindset, prompts, and your signature

You vs AI — who does what?

We change the mindset first: what work is yours to own, what you delegate to AI, and what you orchestrate. No vague “AI will figure it out.” You stay the architect.

Promptology that matches the GUI

How to prompt correctly, use icons and imagery with intention, and lay out web and app interfaces so they read as professional—not accidental. We start from clear work definition, then layer prompts on top.

Plans, master prompts, your signature

Like coding architects: you learn to build a plan, use master prompts, and refine your own master prompts over time. That signature shows up across every page you ship—consistent, fast, yours.

Client-ready speed (hours, not weeks)

Strong branding plus a tuned master prompt means you can stand up an on-brand site for a customer in hours with tweaks—not weeks of thrash. That’s the professional bar we train for: relevant tools, current UI patterns, work that looks like now—not two years ago.

R150

/ first month (reduced)

Ongoing Tier 1 is normally R350/month—first month is a lower entry to see if this is for you (not free).

then R350/month while you stay on Tier 1

Full Tier 1 curriculum (modules + AI craft track)
Community access
Weekly upskills
Cancel anytime

Bonuses — ready to use

Three Rebel Glitch design prompts—refined over weeks so you can execute fast (not generic filler)
Branding files built around archetypes and sales psychology—structured to drop into real client work
Optional IoT & microcontroller training—included at no extra cost. You do not need a microcontroller to start (no kit, no impulse-blocking checkout). Learn the path now or later; when you want hands-on builds, buy a board then and go deeper—edge devices are how software senses the real world when you choose that layer.

Start Tier 1 — R150 first month

No contracts. Cancel when you want.

FAQ

Do I need a university degree in coding?

No. Rebel Glitch is for self-taught builders and career changers. What you ship matters more than letters after your name.

Do employers really care about a portfolio more than where I studied?

The bar everywhere is shifting toward proof: can you show live work, repos, and judgement—not only where you started or which certificate you hold. Large tech employers (Google and peers) and thousands of smaller teams all run on that pressure: ship evidence. If you work for yourself, customers are even more direct—they pay for outcomes they can see. Your ongoing, real-time portfolio is the resume that keeps up with you.

What can I build?

By the end of Tier 1, you'll have shipped a live AI-assisted site with brand voice, SEO basics, and portfolio work on GitHub—front-end surfaces you can extend into web and app projects in later tiers.

Is this for beginners?

Yes. Tier 1 starts with GUI foundations — no prior coding experience needed.

Can I do this while working full-time?

Yes. Tier 1 is self-paced. Most members work full-time and study evenings and weekends.

What do I need to buy before I start?

Nothing beyond a computer and an internet connection. The Tier 1 curriculum and materials we use together are included in your subscription—no hidden hardware list at checkout. Optional IoT and microcontroller lessons are also included at no extra cost, and you can start those without owning a microcontroller; if you later want physical projects, you buy a microcontroller when you’re ready and continue on that path.

Is the first month free?

No—it’s not free, but it’s heavily reduced. Ongoing Tier 1 is R350/month; your first month is R150 so you can try the full experience at a lower entry price and see if it’s for you. No long-term lock-in—cancel when you want.

What is SaaS—and why mention it?

SaaS (software as a service) is software people use through a browser—like Xero or Slack—instead of installing from a disk. Most new business tools work that way. We name it so you know Tier 1 is about shipping credible, web-delivered work clients recognise, not abstract “coding homework.”

What is the optional IoT / microcontroller training?

Extra lessons for coding microcontrollers and thinking like an IoT specialist—included at no additional cost, and fully optional. Unlike old courses that made people buy a kit before day one, you can start here with zero extra hardware: no microcontroller required to begin. Take this track alongside Tier 1 or much later (for example after Tiers 1–3). When you want real-world builds, buy a microcontroller then and go hands-on—microcontrollers and edge devices are often the ears, eyes, and sensing layer for the physical world.

Stop waiting for permission. Start building.

Join Tier 1 — R150 first month

R350/month after your first month. Learn what is relevant now — not two years ago.