KIST in collaboration with DFID has launched a program to train Rwandese ICT technicians who are highly needed by both public and private sectors in Rwanda. The purpose of this program, therefore, is to increase the number of technicians in ICT field where the shortage of skilled labors is seemingly to grow fast, and therefore, to address the problems related to this shortage. The major areas that are mostly affected include, among others; the major service sectors or companies like banks or insurance, Ministries, Schools, hospitals, provinces, etc.

It is from this background therefore, that, in ICT Training center, three laboratories were set up, well equipped, with financial assistance from DFID, to train technicians in three modules; Computer Hardware Maintenance, Software Development and Management and Computer Network Design, and Administration to cater for the need in the country. Each laboratory would accommodate the maximum number of twenty students and the training would take four months for full time training, but later the public showed their interest to join the program hence, part time was also started.

The effect training started on 16th September 2002 with a total number of 42 students for full time and 60 students for part time in two modules only, Computer hardware maintenance and Computer network design, and administration. The demand has grown up so that from 180 to 200 students is trained in each module every year. The course focuses on the need to enhance local capacity and maintain the steady by the government of Rwanda to fill the available gap in ICT infrastructure and would also greatly play a crucial role in the poverty reduction campaign.

DFID/KIST Programme to Train ICT Technicians at KIST.

TRAINING FOR A PROMISSING CAREER & A BRIGHTER FUTURE!

The programme is aimed at improving current professional skills for labour market demand as well as to underscore filling the existing gaps in ICT intermediate skills. The programme is designed in three modules:

• Module 1: Computer Hardware Maintenance Engineering: 4-months full-time and 6-months part-time.
• Module 2: Software Design, Installation, Configuration and Management: 4-months full-time and 6-monts part-time.
• Module 3: Computer Network Design, Configuration and Administration: 4-months full-time and 6-months part-time.

Training programs for 2010 (INTAKE)

Day program:

• The first intake started on 4th January 2010 to 30th April 2010
• The second intake will start on 3rd May 2010 to 30th September 2010
• The third intake will start on 4th October 2010 to 30th January 2011

Evening program

• The first intake will start on 1st March 2010 to 1st September 2010
• The second one will start on 6th September 2010 to 7th March 2011

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Any person from the Public & Private sector wishing to gain qualifications & technical skills in ICT environment should be at least senior six, basic computer techniques. Knowledge of computer applications is an added advantage.

Administrative required documents:

• A certified copy of the senior six diploma or more
• A copy of ID
• 3 passport photos
• A filled registration for which is downloadable from our web site or which is available as hard copy in ICT secretariat.

Course fees per module is 160,000 Rwf

Click here to download the registration form