/* ==========================================================================
   TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES - CUSTOM STYLESHEET
   Matching 100% Design Reference Image
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section Custom Styles */
.technicalcourse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #031B4E 0%, #081a36 60%, #020a1a 100%);
  padding: 42px 0 45px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.technicalcourse::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.08) 0%, rgba(18, 136, 7, 0.05) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.technicalcourse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff9933 0%, #ff9933 33.33%, #ffffff 33.33%, #ffffff 66.66%, #128807 66.66%, #128807 100%);
  z-index: 5;
}

.technicalcourse-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .technicalcourse-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }
}

.technicalcourse-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.technicalcourse-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.4) !important;
}

.technicalcourse .breadcrumb {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.technicalcourse .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  content: "/";
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.tech-breadcrumb-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.tech-breadcrumb-link:hover,
.tech-breadcrumb-link:focus {
  color: #ff9933 !important; /* Saffron accent on hover */
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tech-breadcrumb-active {
  color: #ffc107 !important; /* Golden yellow */
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

/* Ensure absolute removal of underlines in breadcrumbs */
.technicalcourse a,
.technicalcourse .breadcrumb-item a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.tech-hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 22, 0) 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 22, 0) 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #030a16 0%, #081a36 50%, #020712 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 0 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tech-breadcrumb {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tech-breadcrumb a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.tech-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.tech-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tech-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #f59e0b; /* Golden Yellow accent */
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.tech-hero-desc {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Stats Badges Grid in Hero */
.tech-stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.tech-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tech-stat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.tech-stat-number {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.tech-stat-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.tech-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Right Hero Image Frame */
.tech-hero-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background-color: #0b1f4d;
}

.tech-hero-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.tech-hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 10, 22, 0.2) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 22, 0.7) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
}

.tech-overlay-badge {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: EXPLORE OUR COURSE CATEGORIES (COMPACT LIGHT CORPORATE UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-categories-section {
  padding: 30px 0 15px;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.035) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.035) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 24px 24px,
    #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header-divider {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.06);
}

.section-header-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #0b1f4d;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stars-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.header-line-left,
.header-line-right {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #cbd5e1, transparent);
}

.section-header-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Category Banner Cards Container - Premium Light Glassmorphism Theme */
.tech-category-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
}

/* Individual Card Theme Backgrounds & Glass Tints (Matching Button Colors) */
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-school) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.15);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-school):hover {
  border-color: rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:has(.bg-certificate) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240, 253, 244, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-certificate):hover {
  border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:has(.bg-short-term) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-short-term):hover {
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:has(.bg-diploma) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 245, 255, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-diploma):hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:has(.bg-adv-diploma) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 247, 237, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-adv-diploma):hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:has(.bg-professional) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254, 242, 242, 0.75) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.18);
}
.tech-category-card:has(.bg-professional):hover {
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.tech-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);
}

/* Left Box Layout & Modern Premium Shape */
.card-left-box {
  width: 235px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top-left-radius: 13px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 13px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
}

.card-left-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  width: max-content;
}

/* Distinct Category Color Styles (Card 1 to Card 6) */

/* Card 1: School Level Computer Education (Deep Navy Blue) */
.card-left-box.bg-school {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #0b1f4d;
}
.card-left-box.bg-school .card-left-tag {
  background: #0b1f4d;
  color: #bfdbfe;
  border: 1px solid #1e3a8a;
}
.card-left-box.bg-school .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f4d 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.22);
}

/* Card 2: Certificate Programmes (Emerald Green) */
.card-left-box.bg-certificate {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcfce7 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #059669;
}
.card-left-box.bg-certificate .card-left-tag {
  background: #065f46;
  color: #a7f3d0;
  border: 1px solid #059669;
}
.card-left-box.bg-certificate .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
}

/* Card 3: Short Term Programmes (Royal Blue) */
.card-left-box.bg-short-term {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #2563eb;
}
.card-left-box.bg-short-term .card-left-tag {
  background: #1e40af;
  color: #bfdbfe;
  border: 1px solid #2563eb;
}
.card-left-box.bg-short-term .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

/* Card 4: Diploma Programmes (Royal Purple) */
.card-left-box.bg-diploma {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e8ff 0%, #faf5ff 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #7c3aed;
}
.card-left-box.bg-diploma .card-left-tag {
  background: #581c87;
  color: #e9d5ff;
  border: 1px solid #7c3aed;
}
.card-left-box.bg-diploma .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

/* Card 5: Advanced Diploma Programmes (Premium Orange) */
.card-left-box.bg-adv-diploma {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffedd5 0%, #fff7ed 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #ea580c;
}
.card-left-box.bg-adv-diploma .card-left-tag {
  background: #9a3412;
  color: #fed7aa;
  border: 1px solid #ea580c;
}
.card-left-box.bg-adv-diploma .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
}

/* Card 6: Professional Courses (Crimson Red) */
.card-left-box.bg-professional {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe4e6 0%, #fef2f2 100%);
  border-left: 5px solid #dc2626;
}
.card-left-box.bg-professional .card-left-tag {
  background: #881337;
  color: #fecdd3;
  border: 1px solid #dc2626;
}
.card-left-box.bg-professional .card-icon-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.22);
}

.card-icon-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

.card-icon-circle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.tech-category-card:hover .card-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.card-title-left {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0b1f4d;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Middle Content Box - Compact Padding */
.card-middle-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-desc-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-features-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.card-feature-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.card-feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.card-feature-item i {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.bg-school ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.bg-school ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #0b1f4d; }

.bg-certificate ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
}
.bg-certificate ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #059669; }

.bg-short-term ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
}
.bg-short-term ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #2563eb; }

.bg-diploma ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #faf5ff;
  border-color: #e9d5ff;
  color: #581c87;
}
.bg-diploma ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #7c3aed; }

.bg-adv-diploma ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
  color: #9a3412;
}
.bg-adv-diploma ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #ea580c; }

.bg-professional ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item {
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border-color: #fecdd3;
  color: #881337;
}
.bg-professional ~ .card-middle-content .card-feature-item i { color: #dc2626; }

/* Right Thumbnail Image - Compact Height */
.card-thumb-col {
  width: 175px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 10px 8px 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 82px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.card-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 40%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tech-category-card:hover .card-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Far Right Button Col - Compact */
.card-action-col {
  width: 165px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Custom Category Buttons - Rectangular, Gradient, Glossy Finish & Stylish Diagonal Corner Shape */
.btn-category-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px; /* Rectangular corporate button */
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Glossy diagonal shine overlay */
.btn-category-action::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-category-action:hover::before {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(100%);
}

/* Stylish diagonal corner shape on the right side */
.btn-category-action::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 0 0, 100% 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-category-action i {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.btn-category-action:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-category-action:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Specific Theme Button Gradients */

/* Card 1: Navy Blue Gradient */
.btn-cat-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f4d 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-navy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061229 0%, #0b1f4d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 31, 77, 0.4);
}

/* Card 2: Emerald Green Gradient */
.btn-cat-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-green:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #064e3b 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

/* Card 3: Royal Blue Gradient */
.btn-cat-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-blue:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* Card 4: Royal Purple Gradient */
.btn-cat-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-purple:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9 0%, #5b21b6 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

/* Card 5: Premium Orange Gradient */
.btn-cat-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-orange:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c2410c 0%, #9a3412 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

/* Card 6: Crimson Red Gradient */
.btn-cat-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
}
.btn-cat-red:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b91c1c 0%, #991b1b 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: WHY CHOOSE IDST COURSES?
   ========================================================================== */
.why-idst-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061229 0%, #0b1f4d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-idst-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.why-idst-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-idst-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.why-idst-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.25);
  color: #ff9933;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-idst-item-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.why-idst-item-sub {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.3;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: CALL TO ACTION (Start Your Learning Journey Today!)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #030d21 0%, #0a2150 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-left-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cta-cap-icon-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1f4d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-buttons-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-cta-apply {
  background-color: #f59e0b;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-cta-apply:hover {
  background-color: #d97706;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.btn-cta-brochure {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-cta-brochure:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .why-idst-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tech-category-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .card-left-box {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  }
  .card-thumb-col {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .card-thumb-img {
    height: 160px;
  }
  .card-action-col {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px 20px;
  }
  .why-idst-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cta-banner-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-left-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-buttons-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .tech-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .why-idst-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tech-stats-grid {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .tech-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}