/* =========================================================
   0. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --navy: #181B39;
  --navy-800: #1E2142;
  --coral: #F9622C;
  --coral-600: #E24F1C;
  --coral-50: #FFF1E9;
  --magenta: #E84393;
  --indigo: #6C63E0;
  --skyblue: #2F9BFF;
  --mint: #2ECC71;
  --cyan: #22C0D8;
  --gold: #F6E27A;

  --text-body: #4B4E68;
  --text-muted: #8688A0;
  --border-soft: rgba(24, 27, 57, 0.08);

  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Sora', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-script: 'Caveat', cursive;

  --container-max: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 999px;

  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px -4px rgba(24, 27, 57, 0.08);
  --shadow-card-lg: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(24, 27, 57, 0.18);
}

/* =========================================================
   1. RESET / BASE
   ========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  overflow-x: hidden; /* safety net: if any single element (a wide row,
                          an off-canvas decorative shape, etc.) ever
                          overflows even by a few px, this stops it from
                          making the whole page horizontally draggable
                          on mobile instead of just clipping quietly */
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #ffffff;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, p { margin: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
input { font-family: inherit; }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--coral);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   2. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 20px;
}
.hide-mobile { display: none; }
.text-coral { color: var(--coral); }
.text-magenta { color: var(--magenta); }

.script {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15em;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral) 0%, var(--magenta) 55%, var(--indigo) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* =========================================================
   3. TYPE
   ========================================================= */
.section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 40px; text-align: center; }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.section-title--left { text-align: left; margin-top: 12px; }
.section-sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.section-sub--left { text-align: left; max-width: 420px; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.eyebrow--muted { background: rgba(24,27,57,0.05); color: rgba(24,27,57,0.6); }
.eyebrow--coral { background: rgba(24,27,57,0.05); color: var(--coral); }
.eyebrow--peach { background: var(--coral-50); color: var(--coral); }

.hero__badge {
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 98, 44, 0.25);
  animation: hero-badge-in 0.6s ease both;
}
@keyframes hero-badge-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--coral { background: var(--coral); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.btn--coral:hover { background: var(--coral-600); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: rgba(24,27,57,0.15); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: rgba(24,27,57,0.35); }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--coral); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.btn--lg { padding: 14px 28px; }
.btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; }
.arrow { display: inline-block; }
.link-plain { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* =========================================================
   5. HEADER / NAVBAR
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.brand__mark { width: 34px; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
.brand__text { line-height: 1.2; }
.brand__title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand__title--light { color: #fff; }
.brand__subtitle { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--coral); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

.nav { display: none; }
.nav__list { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.nav__list a { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(24,27,57,0.7); transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.nav__list a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.header__login { display: none; }
.header__cta { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: none; background: transparent;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition: max-height 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { max-height: 400px; }
.mobile-nav ul { padding: 8px 20px; }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(24,27,57,0.8); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.mobile-nav .btn { margin: 12px 20px 20px; }

/* =========================================================
   6. HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero { position: relative; padding-top: 40px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__decor { display: block; }

.hero__inner { text-align: left; max-width: 720px; }
.hero__heading {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hero__sub {
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 480px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero__actions { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

.hero__social-proof { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.avatar-stack { display: flex; }
.avatar-stack__img {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px; background: #EDEDF5;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.avatar-stack__img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero__rating .stars { color: var(--coral); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.hero__rating p { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

.hero__triptych {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hero photo is full-bleed edge-to-edge on mobile: no radius, no shadow,
   no side margin — matches the reference mobile design exactly. It only
   becomes a contained, rounded card once the triptych switches to a
   3-column grid at desktop. */
.hero-photo { height: 220px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.hero-photo__frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.3s ease;
}
.hero-photo__frame.is-active { opacity: 1; }

/* Hero photo and promo banner are full-width inset cards on mobile.
   Guide card is intentionally different: a smaller, centered portrait
   card at its natural aspect ratio (matches the reference design) —
   not stretched to full width, and not height-capped/cropped. */
.guide-card {
  display: block; /* it's an <a> tag now (WhatsApp link) — anchors default
                      to inline, which silently breaks width/margin/grid
                      sizing at any breakpoint that doesn't already set
                      its own explicit display value below */
  width: 220px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.guide-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg), 0 0 0 3px rgba(249,98,44,0.15); }
.guide-card img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.promo-banner {
  margin-inline: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg);
}
.promo-banner img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   7. DECORATIVE BLOBS (float gently, both mobile and desktop)
   ========================================================= */
.decor { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }
.decor--square { border-radius: 8px; background: rgba(108,99,224,0.12); animation: decor-float-a 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.decor--circle { border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(249,98,44,0.18); animation: decor-float-b 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.decor--sq1 { width: 24px; height: 24px; top: 60px; left: 8%; }
.decor--sq2 { width: 20px; height: 20px; top: 140px; right: 10%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.decor--c1 { width: 40px; height: 40px; top: 180px; right: 6%; }

@keyframes decor-float-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(6px, -14px) rotate(8deg); }
}
@keyframes decor-float-b {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-10px, 12px) scale(1.08); }
}

/* =========================================================
   8. STATS
   ========================================================= */
.stats { padding: 40px 0; }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.stat-card__icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.stat-card__value { margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.stat-card__value--indigo { color: var(--indigo); }
.stat-card__value--coral { color: var(--coral); }
.stat-card__value--mint { color: var(--mint); }
.stat-card__value--sky { color: var(--skyblue); }
.stat-card__label { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* =========================================================
   9. PROGRAMS
   ========================================================= */
.programs { padding: 64px 0; }
.programs__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }

.program-card {
  display: block; /* it's an <a> now (whole card is tappable) — anchors
                      default to inline, which breaks block-level sizing */
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.program-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.program-card:hover .program-card__link { text-decoration: underline; }
.program-card__img { height: 170px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.program-card__body { padding: 20px; }
.program-card__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.program-card__desc { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.program-card__tags { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag { border-radius: var(--radius-full); padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; }
.tag--curriculum { background: rgba(24,27,57,0.05); color: rgba(24,27,57,0.6); }
.tag--indigo { background: rgba(108,99,224,0.12); color: var(--indigo); }
.tag--cyan { background: rgba(34,192,216,0.12); color: var(--cyan); }
.tag--mint { background: rgba(46,204,113,0.12); color: var(--mint); }
.tag--sky { background: rgba(47,155,255,0.12); color: var(--skyblue); }
.tag--coral { background: var(--coral-50); color: var(--coral); }

.link--indigo { color: var(--indigo); }
.link--cyan { color: var(--cyan); }
.link--mint { color: var(--mint); }
.link--sky { color: var(--skyblue); }
.link--coral { color: var(--coral); }

.bg-indigo { background: rgba(108,99,224,0.12); }
.bg-coral { background: var(--coral-50); }
.bg-mint { background: rgba(46,204,113,0.12); }
.bg-sky { background: rgba(47,155,255,0.12); }
.bg-magenta { background: rgba(232,67,147,0.12); }
.program-card__link { margin-top: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   10. WHY CHOOSE WCTA
   ========================================================= */
.why-wcta { padding: 24px 0 64px; }
.why-wcta__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.why-wcta__media { position: relative; }
.why-wcta__media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg); height: 280px; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg);
}
.badge-float--top { top: 16px; left: 16px; background: var(--indigo); }
.badge-float--bottom { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; background: #fff; }
.badge-float__label { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.badge-float--bottom .badge-float__label { color: var(--text-muted); }
.badge-float__value { display: block; margin-top: 2px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gold); }
.badge-float__value--coral { color: var(--coral); }

.feature-list { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.feature-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.feature-list h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.feature-list p { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* =========================================================
   11. TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials { padding: 64px 0; }
.testimonials__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.testimonial-card .stars { color: var(--coral); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-card__quote { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.6; }
.testimonial-card__person { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-card__person img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial-card__name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--coral); }
.testimonial-card__location { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

/* =========================================================
   12. CAREER OUTCOMES
   ========================================================= */
.outcomes { padding: 64px 0; }
.outcomes__list {
  margin-top: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.outcome-step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.outcome-step__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.outcome-step__number { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; }
.outcome-step__title { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.outcome-step__desc { margin-top: 4px; max-width: 150px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* =========================================================
   13. SALARY CARD
   ========================================================= */
.salary { padding-bottom: 64px; }
.salary-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #232760 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg);
}
.salary-card__text h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; }
.salary-card__text p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.salary-card__right { margin-top: 28px; }
.salary-card__stats { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.salary-stat__value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--coral); }
.salary-stat__label { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.salary-card__right .btn { margin-top: 24px; display: none; }

/* =========================================================
   14. COMPANIES
   ========================================================= */
.companies { padding: 56px 0; background: #F7F8FC; }
.companies__eyebrow { text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-muted); }
.company-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(24,27,57,0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   15. FAQ
   ========================================================= */
.faq { padding: 64px 0; }
.faq__list { max-width: 720px; margin: 40px auto 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px; background: none; border: none; text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
}
.faq-item__icon { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.2s ease; color: var(--text-muted); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-item__icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item__answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.25s ease; }
.faq-item__answer p { padding: 0 20px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   16. FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); padding-top: 56px; }
.site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-brand__tagline { margin-top: 14px; max-width: 280px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.6; }

.newsletter { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; gap: 8px; max-width: 340px; }
.newsletter input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.newsletter input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.newsletter .btn { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.newsletter__feedback { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--mint); min-height: 1em; }

.social-row { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.social-icon:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; }

.footer-col h3 { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.footer-col__second-title { margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-col ul { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color 0.15s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.footer-contact { margin-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer-contact li { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

.site-footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 22px 0; }
.site-footer__bottom-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.site-footer__bottom-inner p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* =========================================================
   17. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (>=640px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hide-mobile { display: inline; }
  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero__heading { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .site-footer__bottom-inner { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; }
}

/* =========================================================
   18. RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP (>=1024px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav { display: block; }
  .header__login { display: inline-block; }
  .header__cta { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: none; }
  .mobile-nav { display: none; }

  .hero { padding-top: 64px; }
  .hero__decor { display: block; }
  .hero__inner { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
  .hero__heading { font-size: 3.2rem; }
  .hero__sub { margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__social-proof { justify-content: center; }

  .hero__triptych {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: 20px;
  }
  .hero-photo, .guide-card, .promo-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    max-height: 300px;
    min-height: 0; /* overrides the grid-item default of min-height:auto,
                       which can otherwise let a flex/grid child (like
                       .guide-card below) grow taller than its explicit
                       height if its own content wants more room */
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
  .hero-photo__frame { object-fit: cover; }
  .hero-photo { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg); }

  /* Guide-card and promo-banner are finished, pre-designed graphics —
     use `contain` so the full design is always visible (never cropped),
     with a matching background colour so there's no visible letterboxing. */
  .guide-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A3D 0%, var(--coral) 50%, #D94A1E 100%); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .guide-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
  .promo-banner { background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .promo-banner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .programs__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .why-wcta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; }
  .why-wcta__media img { height: 420px; }

  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .outcomes__list {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: none;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
  }
  /* Straight connecting line running through the center of each icon,
     matching the reference desktop design. */
  .outcomes__list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px; /* half of the 64px icon height */
    left: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--coral), var(--mint), var(--skyblue), var(--magenta));
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .outcome-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 18%; }

  .salary-card { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; padding: 40px 48px; }
  .salary-card__right { margin-top: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; }
  .salary-card__right .btn { display: inline-flex; }
  .salary-card__stats { gap: 36px; }
  .salary-stat { text-align: right; }

  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero__heading { font-size: 3.4rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   19. SCROLL-REVEAL
   ========================================================= */
/* Visible by default (progressive enhancement) — if JS never runs on a
   given device for any reason (slow/blocked script load, an
   IntersectionObserver edge case, etc.), content simply stays visible
   instead of being permanently stuck at opacity:0. The hidden/animated
   starting state only activates once `.js-reveal-active` has been added
   to <html> by an inline script in <head> (index.html/course.html/
   scholarship.html) — that happens synchronously before paint, so
   capable browsers still get the full fade-in-on-scroll effect with no
   flash of hidden-then-visible content. */
.reveal {
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js-reveal-active .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.js-reveal-active .reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Plain CSS-only entrance animation for above-the-fold content that
   never needed scroll-triggered reveal in the first place (see the
   comment on the hero triptych in index.html for why this exists as a
   separate class from .reveal). No JS, no IntersectionObserver, no
   dependency on anything executing — content is guaranteed visible on
   every device/browser, this just adds a subtle entrance on top. */
.hero-fade-in {
  animation: hero-fade-in-anim 0.7s ease both;
}
@keyframes hero-fade-in-anim {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-fade-in { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   20. LOGO MARQUEE (auto-scrolling company logos)
   ========================================================= */
.marquee {
  margin-top: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   21. MICRO-INTERACTIONS / POLISH
   ========================================================= */
.stat-card, .testimonial-card, .company-pill { transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg); }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-lg); }
.company-pill { transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease; }
.hero-photo, .guide-card, .promo-banner { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.hero-photo:hover, .guide-card:hover, .promo-banner:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.social-icon, .faq-item, .outcome-step__icon { transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease; }
.outcome-step:hover .outcome-step__icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.badge-float { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.why-wcta__media:hover .badge-float { transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .stat-card:hover, .testimonial-card:hover, .hero-photo:hover, .guide-card:hover, .promo-banner:hover { transform: none; }
  .decor--square, .decor--circle { animation: none; }
  .hero__badge { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   22. NEXT COHORT (decorative section between FAQ and footer)
   ========================================================= */
.next-cohort {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 72px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EEF1FC 0%, #E3E9FB 60%, #DCE4FA 100%);
}

.next-cohort__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }

.next-cohort__btn { display: inline-flex; }

.next-cohort__title {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.next-cohort__gradient { background-clip: text; -webkit-background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.next-cohort__gradient--warm { background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #F9622C, #E84393); }
.next-cohort__gradient--cool { background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #6C63E0, #2F9BFF); }

.next-cohort__path { margin-top: 40px; max-width: 1100px; margin-inline: auto; }
.next-cohort__path svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.next-cohort__node circle:first-child { filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(24,27,57,0.12)); }

/* Decorative floating shapes */
.next-cohort__dots {
  position: absolute;
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,99,224,0.35) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: decor-drift-a 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.next-cohort__dots--tl { top: 40px; left: 4%; }
.next-cohort__dots--br { bottom: 30px; right: 4%; animation-delay: 2s; }

.next-cohort__diamond {
  position: absolute;
  top: 90px; left: 9%;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8FA6F5, #5B7CFA);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -6px rgba(91,124,250,0.5);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: decor-spin-drift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.next-cohort__ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px; right: 10%;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(108,99,224,0.35);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: decor-float-b 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.next-cohort__dot { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.next-cohort__dot--1 { width: 16px; height: 16px; bottom: 60px; left: 6%; background: #5B7CFA; opacity: 0.7; animation: decor-float-a 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.next-cohort__dot--2 { width: 12px; height: 12px; top: 130px; right: 14%; background: #8FA6F5; opacity: 0.6; animation: decor-float-a 8.5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes decor-drift-a {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(8px, 10px); }
}
@keyframes decor-spin-drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(20deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-8px, -10px) rotate(38deg); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .next-cohort__title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .next-cohort__path { margin-top: 56px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   23. SCHOLARSHIP BANNER (sits above the header, home page only)
   ========================================================= */
.scholarship-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #14152E 0%, #2A2C63 50%, #14152E 100%);
  max-height: 120px; /* generous cap so wrapped/2-line mobile content never clips */
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  /* Entrance: slides/fades in on load rather than just appearing static */
  animation: scholarship-banner-in 0.6s ease both;
}
.scholarship-banner.is-hidden {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes scholarship-banner-in {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.scholarship-banner__link {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Slow, continuous shimmer sweep across the banner — the "reactive" feel */
.scholarship-banner__shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 45%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: scholarship-shine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes scholarship-shine {
  0% { background-position: 130% 0; }
  50% { background-position: -30% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -30% 0; }
}

.scholarship-banner__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 10px 40px; /* side padding clears the close button on every width */
  text-align: center;
}

.scholarship-banner__bracket { display: none; }
.scholarship-banner__arrow { display: none; }

.scholarship-banner__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.scholarship-banner__headline {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.scholarship-banner__subline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.scholarship-banner__dot { color: var(--coral); font-weight: 700; }

.scholarship-banner__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.scholarship-banner__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: #fff; }

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .scholarship-banner__inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 44px;
  }
  .scholarship-banner__copy { flex-direction: row; gap: 10px; }
  .scholarship-banner__bracket {
    display: inline-block;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .scholarship-banner__arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--coral);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .scholarship-banner__link:hover .scholarship-banner__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
  .scholarship-banner__headline { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .scholarship-banner__subline { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .scholarship-banner__close { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); right: 16px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scholarship-banner { animation: none; }
  .scholarship-banner__shine { animation: none; }
  .next-cohort__dots, .next-cohort__diamond, .next-cohort__ring, .next-cohort__dot { animation: none; }
}