Training
Schedule for Engineering Department
Course
Title |
Course
Objectives |
Duration |
Target
Participants and Entry |
Digital
electronic and application
( E 1 )
|
Acquaint engineers and technicians with up to date knowledge
and skills in practical applications of rapidly developing
field of micro-electronics technology |
4
weeks |
Adequate knowledge of electronics / electrical engineering.
A degree / a diploma in the relevant field may be an added
advantage |
Computer
system trouble shooting techniques ( E) |
Acquaint engineers and technicians with up to date practical
trouble shooting and maintenance techniques of computer
systems |
4
weeks |
Applicant
must either have attended a microprocessor application
course or have knowledge of electronics engineering |
Maintenance
of optical mechanical surveying instruments |
This course is designed to provide participants with skills
in the care, service and simple maintenance of surveying
instruments. Participants will also be introduced to the
procedures in carrying out routine adjustments of instruments.
This course has two levels(I and II) |
4
weeks |
Applicants
must be technicians specializing in the field of surveying
, mapping , mining, civil and agricultural engineering
with good knowledge of technical drawing and must have
attended level one course to go to level two |
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Departmental
contact Engineering Department
engineering@rcmrd.org
Contact Person:
Officer in Charge of Engineering Mr. Hajji Mchatta
Email.
hmchatta@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-8560227,
8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
The Information Technology Training Centre Training Schedule
Since
its establishment the ITTC has registered phenomenal growth,
and in a span of 4years over 2000 participants have been trained
in a wide range of IT courses. These participants comprise
of individual clients, clients from corporate organisations,
government ministries and institutions, intergovernmental
organisations and participants from RCMRD’s member states.
Among the local organisations/institutions we have provided
training for are:
-
Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK)
-
Nairobi City Council
-
International Centre of Insect
Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
-
Ministry of Agriculture – Fisheries
Department
-
National Security and Intelligence
Services
-
Kenya Institute of Special Education
(KISE)
-
Office of the President
-
The Kenya Police
-
Ministry of Local Government
Our
range of courses
Our range of courses has expanded remarkably,
from an initial five End-user courses to eighteen part-time
and full-time courses. These courses are in the categories,
End-user, Professional, Technical, Career and Corporate. The
range of courses is as shown in the table. Our faculty has also
expanded from two lecturers in March 2001 to a very professional
faculty comprising of 12 full-time lecturers and 3 part-time
lecturers.
Collaboration
The ITTC has in the last two years partnered
with reputable local and international institutions and universities
to provide its clients with premier IT courses and certifications.
Such partnerships are with:
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
and Technology (JKUAT) with whom we signed an mou in August
2001.
- he Institute for the Management
of Information Systems (IMIS) who accredited the ITTC as
a teaching Centre in June 2003.
Further
collaborations are envisaged with other local and international
institutions and IT certification bodies such as Microsoft,
Cisco, CompTia and VUE. The Centre is also registered with the
Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) in Kenya.
Facilities
The ITTC has made very remarkable expansion
of its training facilities to enable the participants enjoy
high quality training. From a humble 10 computers and no Internet
in March 2001, the ITTC now has:
-
Four
computer laboratories equipped with more than 70 state-of-the-art
computers.
-
A
computer-engineering lab for practical sessions for networking
and PC repair and maintenance courses
-
A
spacious and abundantly stocked library with more than 250
titles of the latest IT books and journals.
-
Full
Internet connectivity.
Our range of programs
Our range of courses has been spread
wide enough to cater for participants irrespective of their
academic or professional background. We ensure as much as
possible that each course maps one on one with the participant’s
requirements. The range of courses is as shown in the table.
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Course
|
Overview |
Duration & Intake |
Concepts
of IT |
Participants
gain an in-depth look into the usage and Impact of computers
in the modern society and the emerging trends in Information
Technology. |
1
week.
Every Monday
|
Microsoft
Office 2000 Suite |
Covers
all the office productivity applications in MS Office
2000 & XP. This course will also cover the Microsoft
Windows operating system to ensure that the participant
can be able to use a computer independently. |
Each
Application takes 1-3 weeks.
Every Monday
|
Desktop
Publishing (DTP) |
Provides
the participant with extensive skills in creation of professional
documents e.g. newsletters, brochures, manuals, flyers,
and advertisements. |
3
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Integrated
Computer Training |
This
course, offered as one package, is aimed at producing
an all round computer user. The course provides the participant
with skills in Concepts of IT, Microsoft Windows, MS Word,
MS Excel, MS Access, Desktop Publishing, MS PowerPoint
and Internet & E-Mail. |
12
weeks.
Every Monday
|
Project
Management |
This
course will take the participants through all phases of
project management right from Project conception to Project
implementation and review using MS Project 2000. |
3
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Database
design and development |
The
audience for this course are those who do not only wish
to work with database applications, but also would like
to understand database management systems such as SQL,
Oracle etc. |
4
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Web
design |
Participants
gain relevant and very applicable skills in the development
and designing of a web page from its conception to implementation
using DreamWeaver, VB Script and Java Script. |
3
weeks.
Every Monday
|
Java,
C++ and Visual Basic Programming |
Participants
gain excellent software development skills using these
three object-oriented languages that have become the industry
standard. |
12
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Accounting
application software |
The
audience for this course is accounts practitioners who
would like to gain skills in the use of the latest accounting
application software such as QuickBooks and Pastel. |
3
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Design |
Provides
you with skills in the design and illustration of objects
and products using CorelDraw. |
3
weeks.
Every Monday.
|
Certificate
in IT |
This
is an entry point certification for those phpiring for
a rewarding career in IT. It is a three-month course with
the following minimum requirements: KCSE C- Or KCE Division
III or the equivalent. |
3
months.
|
Diploma
in IT |
This
program is run in collaboration with the Jomo
Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
This 18 months program provides a solid entry-point and
foundation for your IT career path. On successful completion
of the Diploma, one is eligible to join the JKUAT Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT). The minimum
requirements are: KCSE aggregate grade of C+, and minimum
grade C in Mathematics and English. |
18
months inclusive of a 12-week attachment.
|
IMIS
|
Administered
by the Institute for the Management of Information Systems
(IMIS) in UK is a premier certification that has a worldwide
recognition. It is has a beginners level (Foundation Diploma),
intermediate level (Diploma and Higher Diploma) and professional
level (Graduate Diploma and BSc) |
6
months - 12 months.
|
Linux
for End-Users and Administrators |
This
course covers the Linux Operating System from the basics
for a beginner to the most advanced features for system
administrators. This course can also be tailored to any
other version of Unix. |
4
weeks.
Every Monday
|
Windows
NT and Windows 2000 for End-Users and Administrators |
This
course provides the participants with hands-on skills
in these two operating systems from usage to the fundamentals
of administration |
4
weeks.
Every Monday
|
PC
Support Professional (A+) |
The
PC Support Professional program is aimed at giving the
participants’ skills and competency in PC support and
maintenance to support computer users in medium to large
organisations. |
12
weeks.
|
Network
Support Professional (N+) |
The
Network Support Professional program is aimed at giving
the participants’ skills and competency in network support
and administration. |
8
weeks.
|
Diploma in IT and Certificate in IT courses are offered in
collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture
and Technology (JKUAT).
With the
infrastructure already in place and the presence of goodwill
amoung the management, faculty, staff and students, the Centre
is confident that further development and consolidation of
the ITTC will be attained to meet the challenges of this modern
technological age.
Corporate Training Programs
In the pursuit of our mission, ITTC has embarked on program diversification that has seen the development of a wide range of programs targeting the corporate world including government departments and ministries, parastatals, NGOs, and even the private sector. Training in any of these programs can be done on-site, at the RCMRD conference facilities or any other conducive environment as agreed with the beneficiaries. The range of programs includes the following though not limited.
COURSE TITLE
|
OBJECTIVES |
TARGET GROUP |
Internet Security |
To impart skills on developing security program, protect data and react to threats posed by Internet users.
|
IT Personnel / managers |
Database Design and Management. |
To impart skills on use, Design and management of computerized databases.
|
IT Personnel/Managers |
Computer Forensics
|
Appreciate the use of specialized techniques for recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data especially in crime related computer usage |
Senior and middle level managers |
Computer Aided Financial Management |
To enlighten managers on the available options in Financial Management. |
Financial controllers/managers. |
Integrated Computer Training for Managers |
To enable managers know how to use computers for effective management of resources. |
Senior and middle level managers |
Computer Based Auditing
|
Appreciate the work of computerized auditing and other IT solutions for auditing work. |
Auditors |
Computerized Records Management
|
To impart skills on computerized files and records management. |
Lawyers |
Analysis and Design of Information Systems.
|
To design and develop information systems for organizations. |
IT Personnel |
Advanced Computer Applications
|
To use computer applications in office management. |
Executive Secretaries
|
Basic Programming Skills. |
To provide basic skills in computer programming. To solve simple problems in the day-to-day activities. |
Senior and middle level managers. |
Information Systems for Management |
Appreciate the role of information systems in Organizations.
Appreciate different types of systems. |
Senior and middle level managers. |
Computerized Registry Management.
|
To impart skills on computerized files and records management. |
Registry personnel |
Management Information Systems for Monitoring and Evaluation.
|
To effectively manage projects using project management systems. |
Program managers |
Computer Aided Graphic Design |
To impart skills on advanced graphics and presentation. |
Managers/Marketing managers
|
New JKUAT Diploma Intake
I. T. Solutions Development
ITTC is also currently involved in the provision of ICT solutions in form of Management Information System. This involves Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance of Management Information Systems such Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Management Information System among others.
Amongst our customers include the EAC Secretariat for whom we developed and implemented a Health Management Information System and SANA International (an NGO) for whom we designed, developed and implemented a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Management Information System.
Departmental
contact: Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC)
ITTC@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Information Technology Training Coordinator Mr. Martin
Gichugu
Email.
mgichugu@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-8560227,
8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard:
7700190
Mobile:
Celtel:
0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax. 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
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Remote
Sensing and Environmental Management Programme (RSEMP)
Training
RSEMP has in the last 27 years trained over 4,000 natural science experts from Africa in the various geoinformation technologies of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
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Training
Schedule Long Courses
CODE |
COURSE
TITLE
|
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
|
TARGET
GROUPS |
SCHEDULE |
RS01 |
Remote
Sensing and GIS for Geological,
Mineral exploration
and Environment
studies
|
Introduce
participants to principles, and applications of remote
sensing and GIS tools to geological, mineral
and Environmental monitoring
|
Introduce
participants to principles, and applications of remote
sensing and GIS tools to geological, mineral
and Environmental monitoring
|
April
/ August (4 weeks)
|
RS02 |
Land
Use, Land
Degradation Assessment and Monitoring using Remote Sensing
|
Introduce
participants to remote sensing techniques for assessment
of land use and land degradation |
Introduce
participants to remote sensing techniques for assessment
of land use and land degradation |
March
/ September (4 weeks)
|
RS03 |
Application
of Remote Sensing and GIS to Early Warrning Systems for
Food Security |
Introduce
remote sensing applications for assessment of crop yields
forecasting and environmental
monitoring
|
Introduce
remote sensing applications for assessment of crop yields
forecasting and environmental
monitoring
|
April/
November (4 weeks)
|
RS04 |
Application
of Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources
Monitoring and
Management |
Introduce
remote sensing and GIS
applications for natural resources assessment, management
and
monitoring
|
Introduce
remote sensing and GIS applications for natural resources
assessment, management and monitoring |
June
/ October (4 weeks)
|
RS05 |
Geo
Spatial Database
Development and
Management for use in planning process
and decision making
|
Introduce
practicing cartographers to
modern map-making techniques Including computer based
mapping systems
|
Scientists
and practitioners in natural sciences and
environment (civil engineers, surveyors, foresters, agriculturalists,
range scientists wildlife ecologists etc.)
|
June
/ October (4 weeks)
|
RS06 |
Introduction
to the principles of Geomatics (Integrated course in RS,
GIS and GPS) |
To
introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques
and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional
mapping techniques. |
To
introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques
and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional
mapping techniques. |
April
and August of each year (4 weeks)
|
GS01 |
Introduction
to ARC/INFO |
Participants
learn the fundamentals of geo-data automation, geo-database
structure, and geo-database management |
Planners,
geologists, biologists, soil scientists, geographers,
surveyors, cartographers, stasticians, etc; or any organization
and staff using maps in their day-to-day activities. |
Continuous (2 weeks)
|
GS02 |
Introduction
to ArcView GIS |
Course
gives hands-on experience and conceptual overview required
to take advantage of the software’s display, editing,
analysis, and presentation mapping functions |
Planners,
geologists, biologists, soil scientists, geographers,
surveyors, cartographers, stasticians, etc; or any organization
and staff using maps in their day-to-day activities. |
Continuous (1 weeks)
|
RS3 |
Introduction
to PC ArcView – Spatial Analyst |
The
course teaches basic raster concepts and introduces GIS
models. It emphasizes problems that are best solved in
a raster environment, such as surface analysis and distance
measurement. |
Advanced
users of any GIS
|
Continuous (1 week)
|
GS04 |
IDRISI
or (Erdas) Image Analyst |
Participants
will be introduced to the concepts and principles of Remote
Sensing, Platforms, Image/Photo interpretations, and image
processing |
Remote
sensing and GIS personnel and trainers
|
Continuous (2 week)
|
GS05 |
Introduction
to ArcGIS– |
|
|
|
GS06 |
Introduction
to relational databases |
This
course will offer participants knowledge of relational
database technology. It presents a thorough look at relational
operators, normalization, and the integration of geometric
feature attribute tables with related tables using MS
Access and ArcView software. |
GIS Users and those intending to pursue GIS related sciences
|
Continuous (1 week)
|
GS07 |
Introduction
to Global Positioning System |
This
course provides participants with opportunity to understand
the various stages of GPS and GIS application development
|
All
interested in positioning techniques |
Continuous (3 days)
|
GS08 |
Introduction
to the principles of Geomatics (Integrated course in RS,
GIS and GPS) |
To
introduce Mapping Professionals to Geomatic Techniques
and phpects of digital mapping in transition from conventional
mapping techniques. |
Participants
will be GIS users, Cartographers and photogrammetrists,
technical officers with Advanced Diploma in current practice
and end trainers (TOT) |
April
and August of each year (4 weeks
|
Departmental
contact Remote Sensing and Environmental management Programme
(RESEMP)
remotesensing@rcmrd.org/
sammyn@rcmrd.org
Contact Person:
Senior Remote Sensing Officer: Dr. Tesfaye Korme
Email. korme@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-Tel.
+254-020-8560227,
8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard:
7700190
Mobile:
Celtel:
0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax:
+ 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
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Activities of The Resource Mapping Programme Training Schedule
Training
Under the Resource Mapping programme,
the Centre has organized and run several short, medium and
long-term courses for surveying and mapping professionals.
These courses are for durations of one week for field surveyors
and trainers who need a quick introduction to new technology;
and two to four weeks for professionals who require detailed
training to new technology. The later include cartographers
and photogrammetrists who need training in Digital Mapping
or Photogrammetry. Some of the courses in the programme include
the following:
-
Fundamentals
of Modern Land Surveying and Positioning Systems.
-
Modern
Data Processing and Digital Data Bases Development for Land
Surveyors.
-
Concepts
of Management and land Law / Legal Principles for Surveyors,
-
Introduction
to the principles Geomatics (Integrated course in RS, GIS
and GPS)
During
the past four years more than 100 surveying and mapping professionals
have been trained.
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Resource
Mapping Training Schedule
The Centre will conduct training in
Resource Mapping fields which include Global Positioning System
(GPS), Application of GIS for Digital Mapping and other tailor
made courses on request from our stakeholders.
Four
courses will be run each year in this Programme. This is in
addition to tailor made courses, which will be organized on
request from stakeholders.
The
following 4 courses will be run each year in this Programme.
This is in addition to tailor made courses, which will be
organized on request from stakeholders.
-
Modern
Data Processing and Digital Data Bases Development for Land
Surveyors.
-
Review
of Modern Land surveying and Position Systems.
-
Introduction
to Management and Legal Principles for Land Surveyors.
-
Principles
of GIS and Digital Mapping
|
COURSE
DESCRIPTION |
DURATION |
COST/PER
PERSON (US$) |
TARGET
PARTICIPANTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
STARTING
TIME |
Modern
Data Processing and Digital Data Development for Land
Surveyors |
To
equip Land surveyors in the use of modern data processing
equipment and creation of Digital data Bases. |
2 weeks
|
350 |
Field
Surveyors and those working for Urban councils, Higher
Diploma or Bsc. Surveying. |
Early
March of each year |
Review
of Modern Surveying and Positioning Systems |
Review
and introduce concepts and use of modern surveying and
positioning systems |
2 weeks
|
400 |
Field
operating Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. Higher
Diploma or Bsc. in Surveying. |
Early
June of each year. |
Review
of Management and Legal Principles for Land Surveyors |
To
enable senior and middle level Land Surveying professional
to prepare and evaluate project documents and participate
in planning and general decision making. |
2 weeks
|
300 |
Land
Surveyors at management and middle management level,
Heads of Departments. Higher Diploma or Bsc. Land Surveying |
Early
September of each year. |
Principles
of GIS and Digital Mapping |
To
introduce Mapping professionals to GIS knowledge and
introduce aspects of digital mapping in transition from
conversional mapping techniques. . |
4 weeks
|
700 |
Participants
will be experienced Cartographers and photogrammetry
technical officers with Advanced Diploma and who are
in current practice. |
October of each year.
|
*Courses though scheduled can be held at any time depending on client requirements and
availability of students.
Departmental Contacts Resource Mapping Programme
resourcemapping@rcmrd.org
Contact Person: Senior Surveyor : Dr. Hussein Farah
Email. farah@rcmrd.org
Tel. +254-020-Tel.
+254-020-8560227,
8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard: 7700190
Mobile:
Celtel: 0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax:
254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
For more information on all courses please contact:
The Director General
Regional
Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development
P.
O. Box 632, 00618 Nairobi (Kenya)
Tel:
254-020- Tel.
+254-020-8560227,
8560265, 8561775, 8560335, 8560336, 8564131, 8561673, 8563767
VOIP:
Switchboard:
7700190,
Director General: 7700196
Mobile:
Celtel:
0735-981098, Safaricom: 0723786161
Fax: 254 - 20 - 8563767,8561673
E-mail: rcmrd@rcmrd.org
Website http//www.rcmrd.org
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