AI now handles the kind of work old Microsoft Word certificates used to signal. Students need AI literacy, collaboration tools, and digital confidence.
For Form 4 leavers - next cohort starting soon
Skip Computer Packages. Learn What Actually Matters.
A 4-week hands-on program that teaches Form 4 leavers AI, design, and modern digital tools, giving them an unfair advantage before university and in life. More than 600 learners have trained with FuKazee since 2022.
600+ trained
FuKazee learners across youth, research, and AI programs since 2022.
4-week intensive
A structured bridge between Form 4 and university-level expectations.
2 cohorts in 2026
Small batches so every learner gets attention, projects, and feedback.
In-person + online
Weekday online sessions plus a Friday physical experience in Nairobi.
15 seats per cohort
5 slots left
We cap each cohort at 15 so assignments, feedback, and Friday exposure still feel personal and serious.
Why This Program
The months after Form 4 can either be wasted or benefit a student.
Without structure, these months can disappear into boredom, delay, and lost confidence. With the right program, they can become the season that gives a student practical skills, stronger thinking, and a serious head start before university begins.
The gap between Form 4 and university is the perfect time to build an edge. Skills compound quickly when students start early.
Presentations, group work, research, online communication, and design tools will be expected from day one. SmartStart makes sure your child is already ahead.
The 4-Week Curriculum
From barely knowing Google Docs to building with AI.
This curriculum is designed to give a student a competitive edge for campus, internships, online gigs, and early job opportunities, so they get to university already able to create value instead of always calling home for cash.
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Week 1: Computer Basics and Google Workspace
The modern replacement for computer packages.
- Google Docs for formatting and collaboration
- Google Sheets with SUM, AVERAGE, IFS, and conditional formatting
- Drive, Slides, Gmail, and Google Meet
- Professional file organisation and communication basics
02
Weeks 2 to 3: AI and Prompt Engineering
Students learn what AI is, how it works, and how to use it properly.
- Hands-on use of ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- Prompt engineering using the Four C's and CRAFT
- Custom AI assistants with Gems
- NotebookLM, AI limitations, and ethical use for education
03
Week 4: Design, Business, and Getting Ahead
The creative and entrepreneurial layer that makes SmartStart different.
- Design principles and Canva poster creation
- Gamma for decks and presentations
- Vibe coding simple websites with AI
- Online gigs, business thinking, and future-focused mindset
04
Every week includes assignments
SmartStart is project-based from start to finish.
- Formatted essays and documents
- Spreadsheet exercises and applied formulas
- Canva posters and AI-generated decks
- Self-discovery and business exercises powered by AI
Assignments happen after each topic so students practice immediately. They do not just listen to a trainer. They build, submit, improve, and leave with visible work they can show at home and later in university.
The Friday Experience
Fridays are where the mindset shift happens.
Fridays at 124 Manyani East Road are not just classes. They are exposure. Students meet people who are actually building things: entrepreneurs, founders, tech professionals, and ambitious peers who are already moving.
Every Friday, your child steps into a room full of possibility. That is why we strongly encourage physical attendance. It is the moment many students stop seeing themselves as “just a Form 4 leaver” and start realising they can build, create, and earn too.
Entrepreneur exposure
Hands-on projects
Hack House energy
Networking and confidence
Program Format
Simple schedule. High accountability.
The structure is easy for parents to follow and exciting enough for students to stay engaged.
Online Sessions
Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Google Meet. Sessions are live, hands-on, and recorded.
Friday Physical Experience
In-person at 124 Manyani East Road, Nairobi. Networking, projects, exposure, and entrepreneur energy. Online backup exists for out-of-town learners.
Assignments and Feedback
Students get practical assignments after each module, then receive feedback that helps them improve quickly and visibly.
Location
Find us at 124 Manyani East Road, Nairobi.
This is where the Friday physical sessions, exposure days, and selected meetings happen. It is one of the things that makes SmartStart feel bigger than a normal online class.
Address
124 Manyani East Road, Nairobi
Friday experience
Workshops, networking, entrepreneur exposure, and practical project sessions.
Need directions?
Call or WhatsApp and we can guide a parent or student before the cohort begins.
Video Testimonials
Ready for student and parent proof.
These stories can show what parents care about most: visible growth, stronger confidence, better digital skills, and a child who leaves the program clearly ahead.
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Student story slot 01
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Parent story slot 02
Great for a parent talking about value, discipline, confidence, and the difference from a normal computer package course.
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Transformation story slot 03
Perfect for showing assignments, student work, and how the Friday sessions opened bigger possibilities.
Pricing and Registration
One serious bridge program at a parent-friendly price.
The SmartStart AI Program is priced to deliver real transformation during the Form 4 transition period, not just another certificate with no future value.
SmartStart AI Program
Form 4 leavers cohort
KES 16,000
4 weeks of guided learning
Certificate on completion
- Weekday sessions Mon to Thu, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Friday experience Physical in Nairobi
- Tools needed Laptop or smartphone plus internet
- Software Free tools only
M-PESA payment steps
Parents can register the way they already understand: simple M-PESA payment followed by WhatsApp confirmation.
- Open M-PESA and choose Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill.
- Business Number: 329329
- Account Number: 0100447165400
- Amount: KES 16,000
- Save the confirmation code and share it on WhatsApp.
Copy-ready payment details
PayBill 329329 | Account 0100447165400 | KES 16,000
What happens after payment
WhatsApp remains the main coordination channel because that is where most parents and students are already active.
- Send parent name, student name, and the M-PESA code to 0114 469 840
- Receive the start date, timetable, and onboarding instructions
- Get reminders, links, and location details through WhatsApp
- Ask questions quickly before the program begins
FAQs
Questions parents are likely to ask before enrolling.
These answers keep the decision practical, clear, and reassuring.
My child is not in Nairobi. Can they still join?
Yes. Monday to Thursday sessions are online. Fridays also have a virtual option, though we strongly recommend physical attendance when possible because of the exposure and networking effect.
Do students really learn in online classes?
Yes. These are interactive and assignment-driven sessions, not passive lectures. Students practise as they learn, then Friday physical time deepens the experience.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the programme and their assignments receive a FuKazee certificate.
My child already knows computers. Is this too basic?
Week 1 may feel like revision for some learners, but Weeks 2 to 4 go much deeper into AI, prompt engineering, design, business thinking, and entrepreneurship. That is where most students accelerate.
What is the difference from a computer package course?
Computer packages mainly teach old software mechanics. SmartStart teaches AI, design, digital communication, research habits, and practical building skills. This is computer literacy for 2026.
How many students are in each cohort?
Only 15 students per cohort, and right now we are communicating 5 slots left. The cap protects personal attention and makes project feedback possible.
What does my child need to participate?
A laptop or smartphone with internet access. The software used in the programme is free or has free versions suitable for the training.
Who teaches the programme?
Rodney Maina, founder of FuKazee, leads the programme, with guest facilitators brought in where specialised insight helps students see bigger possibilities.
Next Step
Give your child a modern start before university begins.
SmartStart helps students leave the Form 4 waiting period with practical AI skills, stronger confidence, a sharper mindset, and a real sense of direction.