Intro Course vs. Full Track: What's the Difference?

Starblack Media Academy offers two main ways to engage with our course material to suit different learning needs and budgets:

1. Intro Courses (One-Time Payment):
* Focus: Designed as beginner-friendly, shorter-duration experiences to introduce you to the foundational concepts of a subject (e.g., "Intro to HTML, CSS & JavaScript" for Frontend Development).
* Payment: A single, one-time payment (e.g., ₦9,999–₦14,999, depending on the course).
* Duration: Typically 2–4 weeks of content.
* Content Access: You get ongoing access to the specific modules and lessons included in that Intro Course.
* Goal: Ideal if you want to test the waters, learn specific foundational skills, or prefer not to commit to a recurring subscription immediately.
* Certificate: May offer a certificate of completion for the introductory modules.
* Progress: Your progress (completed lessons, quiz scores) within an Intro Course is saved.

2. Full Tracks (Subscription-Based):
* Focus: Comprehensive learning paths designed to take you from beginner to an advanced, job-ready level in a specific domain (e.g., "Full Frontend Developer Track").
* Payment: Available via a recurring Monthly Subscription (e.g., ₦29,999/month) or a 6-Month Access Plan (e.g., ₦149,999 one-time for 6 months, often offering a discount compared to monthly).
* Duration: Typically 3–6 months of content, depending on the track and your learning pace.
* Content Access:
* Monthly Subscription: Access to ALL Full Tracks (and their corresponding Intro content) as long as your subscription is active.
* 6-Month Plan: Access to the specific Full Track you purchased for the entire 6-month duration.
* Goal: Designed for in-depth learning, building a strong portfolio with real-world projects, and achieving professional certification.
* Certificate: Offers a comprehensive, verifiable certificate upon successful completion of all requirements for the Full Track.
* Progress: Includes all content from the corresponding Intro Course plus intermediate and advanced modules.

Upgrading from Intro to Full Track:
* If you purchase an Intro Course and later decide to subscribe to the Full Track for that same subject (e.g., buy "Intro to HTML/CSS/JS" then subscribe for "Full Frontend Developer Track"), your progress from the Intro Course is automatically carried over.
* You will not need to repeat the modules you've already completed in the Intro Course. The Full Track subscription will simply unlock the remaining intermediate and advanced content for you.

Which is Right for You?
* Choose an Intro Course if:
* You're completely new and want to try out a subject.
* You have a limited budget for an initial learning investment.
* You prefer a shorter, focused learning experience on fundamentals.
* Choose a Full Track (Subscription) if:
* You're serious about a career change or deep skill development in a subject.
* You want access to comprehensive content from beginner to advanced levels.
* You aim to build a substantial portfolio and earn a professional certificate.
* You might be interested in accessing multiple Full Tracks (with the monthly subscription).

You can always start with an Intro Course and then upgrade to a Full Track subscription later, with your progress seamlessly integrated!