1Percent FAQ

1Percent Rwanda is a technology learning platform from Kigali, Rwanda. We teach everything in tech — not just software development — through hands-on courses in coding, full-stack development, AI, cybersecurity, DevOps, robotics and more, with graded challenges, coins, streaks, and certificates. Anyone aged 10+ can learn.

Anyone. Courses range from absolute beginner to advanced. Students under 18 can share a parent payment link so a parent can pay for their subscription.

You can start free. The Free Starter plan costs RWF 0 forever and includes course overviews, 1 lesson download per day, and 10 starting coins. Pro costs RWF 15,000 per month with all courses unlocked, unlimited downloads, PDF materials, and certificates. Unlimited costs RWF 35,000 per month and adds 1-on-1 mentorship, code review, priority support, and job placement support. All paid plans are billed monthly and can be cancelled anytime. Full pricing comparison →

Yes. The Free Starter plan is free forever: access to course overviews, 1 lesson download per day, and 10 coins to start. Paid plans unlock full course content, unlimited downloads, and certificates.

Yes. The free trial gives you 7 days of Starter tier access. After that, you can subscribe to Pro or Unlimited, or continue on the free tier.

Choose the Pro or Unlimited plan and pay with MTN MoMo or Airtel Money by dialing *182#, selecting Payments, entering the merchant code 1PERCENT, entering the amount in RWF, and confirming with your PIN. Bank transfer and card payments are also supported. Mobile money payments are verified automatically within 5 minutes. Full payment guide →

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.

Certificates are available for Pro and Unlimited subscribers. Complete all lessons in a course and pass its quiz to receive a verifiable certificate with a unique certificate number.

Go to learn.1percent.rw, click Student Login, switch to the Sign Up tab, and register with your email, a password, and your full name. Confirm your email, take the welcome tour, and start your first lesson. Creating an account is free and takes about a minute. Detailed getting-started guide →

After signing up, choose a course and work through its lessons in the lab, then solve graded coding challenges in the playground. Passing challenges earns coins, daily learning builds your streak, and completing all lessons plus the quiz of a course earns a certificate. Step-by-step usage guide →

1Percent offers beginner-to-advanced technology courses including Programming Fundamentals, Python Foundations, Git & GitHub, Command Line / Linux Basics, Frontend Development with React, Backend Development with Node.js & Express, Databases (SQL + NoSQL), Authentication & Security, System Design, Testing & Debugging, DevOps Basics, AI Coding Tools, Capstone Project, Technical Communication, Problem-Solving, Tech in Business, and Robotics. Browse all courses →

You can learn entirely in the browser with no installation. If you want editor and terminal tools: download the 1Percent Learn VS Code extension (.vsix) and install it with code --install-extension, or install the CLI with npm install -g @1percent/learn-cli, verify with onepercent --version, and log in with onepercent login. Requires VS Code 1.80+, Node.js 18+, and npm 9+. Full installation guide →

Free users can upload .js, .py, .html, .css, .json, .md, .txt, and .sh files. Premium users get access to TypeScript, JSX/TSX, YAML, SQL, and more.

Free tier: 5 files (2MB). Starter: 5 files (2MB). Pro: 10 files (5MB). Unlimited: 999 files (20MB).

Yes, the extension is completely free. You just need a 1Percent account — the free tier works.