African eDevelopment Resource Centre

African eDevelopment Resource Centre is a registered FOA (Fiber Optic Association) training centre.
We offer CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) course.
The Certified Fiber Optics course provides students with essential skills and knowledge necessary to design, install, splice, connectorize, troubleshoot and test fiber optic systems.

About Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT):
Students will be eligible to write the FOA (Fiber Optic Association) exam after completing the course. Successful students will receive the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) accreditation, which includes a CFOT passport. The FOA maintains a worldwide database of fiber optic installers, contractors and consultants as a resource for those searching for a designer or installer for fiber optic projects or trained employees. The database is searchable by location and fiber optic specialty. As of the end of 2006, over 20,000 CFOT’s have been certified through training at over 135 schools worldwide. The FOA is the most recognized certification in fiber optics in the world. (www.thefoa.org)

Who should attend?

Previous experience in this field of fiber optics is necessary. This training program is however not limited to installers or technicians, it is an excellent credential for sales and marketing personnel, indicating their comprehensive knowledge of the industry and building confidence in their assistance to their customers.

Learning outcomes

This is a comprehensive, integrated training program which covers all aspects of both local and wide area optical networks to make sure that our students are fully prepared and employable. Optical fiber installation, splicing, connectorization, troubleshooting, acceptance testing and much more are taught with extensive hands-on practice. Also covered is the use of transceivers, switching gear, splice enclosure hardware, and procedures pertaining to installing and testing them.

Our next class is on the 25 Sep - 30 Sep 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.
For regional and international delegates who wish to attend the course, accommodation, meals and transport to the training centre will be provided at very fair rates.

For more details on how to register and cost, call Ben on +254 720543954 or email [email protected]

The VSAT Field Engineering Course is an intensive program designed for installers of bi-directional satellite earth stations. The Course will offer both theoretical and practical skills transfer as applicable to DVB/TDMA VSAT field engineers, support engineers and operational managers.

The course is divided into two sessions, a class-room theory session that introduces participants to the basics of satellite communication and a practical session that covers the fundamentals that all VSAT field technicians should know, including cross-pol and accurate dish pointing.

Learning objectives:

Complete understanding on why we use Satellites; Reasons why satellite is used opposed to fiber, cable or microwave.
How does Satellites work? Detailed explanation of a satellite from design to operational.

VSAT Network Design; Components that make up a VSAT network.
Link Budget; Explanation of why we need link budgets and how to understand a link budget

VSAT Services; Discuss the different types of services and the benefits of the types of services.

Practical Theory; Understand the process from applying to commissioning of a VSAT site

Demonstration of a dish built and alignment

Practical by Students

Who should attend this course?

This course is targeted at VSAT installers or telecom engineers who; need to gain knowledge of the satellite industry.

Want to know more about satellites

Engineers and installers needing practical experience on installing and commissioning VSAT equipment.

Our next class is on the 12 Oct 2016 until 14 Oct 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.

For regional and international delegates who wish to attend the course, accommodation, meals and transport to the training centre will be provided at very fair rates.

For more details on how to register and cost, call Ben on +254 720543954 or email [email protected]

IT Networks and System Security (3 days)

IT risk management cannot be over-emphasized. This 3 day course is unique, authoritative, high value and hands on practical. It provides participants with essential understanding of the tools, methodologies and vulnerabilities that hackers / ontruders could use to exploit the IT networks and systems of their organizations, how they can prevent, detect and prosecute electronic fraud (eFraud) and/or other cyber crime.

The training will provide participants with essential understanding of the tools, methodologies and vulnerabilities that fraudsters could employ to exploit IT systems.

Most Organizations now realize that in order to defend themselves against the threat of attack by fraudsters and indeed any individual intent on causing disruption to their IT systems, IT staff must have an informed and current understanding of the present-day methodologies, tools, and vulnerabilities which allow these exploits to happen. For the banking sector, this course will be very useful in preventing revenue leakages through fraudulent activities.

Course objectives:

This course fulfils two vital objectives for anyone working in IT systems administration, IT security or IT support roles:

1. Build a strong awareness of the Information Security Management Framework

2. Offer a business-oriented, architectural perspective that defines how to organize and oversee a risk-based enterprise information security program, blending best management practices with key physical and information technology.

By the end of this course, participants will have learnt about:

ü Security Management Practices

ü Access Control Systems

ü Telecommunications and Network Security

ü Cryptography

ü Security Architecture and Models

ü Operations Security

ü Application and System Development

ü Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

ü Law, Investigation and Ethics

ü Physical Security

Our next class is on the 16 Nov 2016 until 18 Nov 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.

For regional and international delegates who wish to attend the course, accommodation, meals and transport to the training centre will be provided at very fair rates.

For more details on how to register and cost, call Ben on +254 720543954 or email [email protected]

At African eDevelopment Resource Centre, we off Prince2 Foundation + Practitioner.

PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management, providing an easily tailored and scalable project management methodology for the management of all types of projects. The method is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide. This structured approach to project management provides a method for managing projects within a clearly defined framework. Divided into manageable stages, the method enables an efficient control of resources. Being a structured method, which is widely recognized and understood, PRINCE2 provides a common language for all participants in the project.


About PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioners training:

It is from this background that African eDevelopment Resource Centre is hosting a combined 5 day PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioners Course in Nairobi, Kenya, to bring IT Professionals up to speed with this very powerful program. The combination of Foundation and Practitioner courses which the most favored approach participants will enjoy learning about the PRINCE2 methodology and will concurrently learn the skills needed to practically apply this knowledge in real life.


Due to the practical nature of the course, we have limited spaces available and they will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Our next class is on the 28 Nov 2016 until 2 Dec 2016.

For regional and international delegates who wish to attend the course, accommodation, meals and transport to the training centre will be provided at very fair rates.

For more details on how to register and cost, call Ben on +254 720543954 or email [email protected]

Our Clients:

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Upcoming Training Programs for the month of October:

• Oracle Database: SQL Fundamentals
Date(s) - 3 Oct 2016 until 7 Oct 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner
Date(s) - 3 Oct 2016 until 7 Oct 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Oracle Database 11g: Administration I
Date(s) - 10 Oct 2016 until 14 Oct 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Intensive VSAT Field Engineering for Installers
Date(s) - 12 Oct 2016 until 14 Oct 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Oracle Database 11g: Administration 2
Date(s) - 17 Oct 2016 until 21 Oct 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

For more details on how to register for the above courses, please call Ben on +254 720 543954 or email [email protected]

Upcoming Training Programs for the month of September:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Date(s) - 12 Sep 2016 until 16 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals
Date(s) - 12 Sep 2016 until 16 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop 1
Date(s) - 19 Sep 2016 until 23 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Date(s) - 20 Sep 2016 until 23 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Electronic Records Management
Date(s) - 21 Sep 2016 until 23 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Certified Fiber Optic Technician and Network Design Bootcamp
Date(s) - 25 Sep 2016 until 30 Sep 2016
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dubai (Bootcamp)

• Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II
Date(s) - 26 Sep 2016 until 30 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Certified Fiber Design Specialist
Date(s) - 27 Sep 2016 until 30 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

• Social Media Marketing
Date(s) - 28 Sep 2016 until 30 Sep 2016
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nairobi, Kenya

For more details on how to register for the above courses, please call Ben on +254 720 543954 or email [email protected]

Take advantage of the upcoming 2 day Social Media Marketing Workshop hosted by Prof. Louise Fourie from The University of the Western Cape, SA on June 10 - 11, in Nairobi, Kenya for only kshs. 45,000. Email [email protected] for registration details.

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