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The German Development Cooperation initiative “FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All” strives for a more open, inclusive and sustainable approach to AI on an international level. To achieve this, the initiative is working together with five partner countries: Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and India. The three main goals are (1) to strengthen local technical know-how on AI, (2) to remove entry barriers to AI and to increase access to training data and AI technologies for local innovation, and (3) to develop policy frameworks for ethical AI.

Looking for open access AI training data to build your first language model or image recognition model for the African Context? Check out our series of e-Learning modules on Open and unbiased AI training data for AI practitioners in Africa on the atingi platform

About atingi

Atingi is a digital learning platform developed within the framework of the Global Project “Africa Cloud”, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Smart Africa Secretariat, an alliance of 29 African digital ministries, is the most important strategic partner for project implementation.

Background

In many African countries, providing access to learning content and lifelong learning opportunities remains a challenge. Large parts of the population cannot benefit from existing educational offers due to geographical remoteness and a lack of financial resources. Marginalized groups such as girls and women as well as populations living in rural areas are particularly affected by restrained access to education. As a result, they often lack the required competences for finding employment in local labour markets.

The Africa Cloud global project aims to reach young people through innovative e-learning offers. Educational contents are developed locally and geared towards improving vocational training and employability for the jobs of the future. The Africa Cloud teams up with partners from political, economy and civil society sector such as the „Make-IT” Initiative, German Siemens Stiftung and the Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector (GIC).

The project starts in Africa and will be successively extended to other world regions.

To enroll in the first module of the course “How to access open voice training data: Mozilla’s Common Voice Platform”,  visit atingi.org.

Have any Questions?

Please send an email to: atingi@giz.de

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CoCIS CIPSD Online Short Courses Jul-Nov 2025

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CoCIS CIPSD Online Short Courses Jul-Nov 2025. College of Computing and Information Sciences (COS

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic departments comprising of the Department of Computer Science, Department of Networks, Department of Information Technology, Department of Information Systems, Department of Library and Information Sciences, and the Department of Records and Archives management.

In addition to the mainstream degree programmes, CoCIS has a specialized Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development CIPSD) which delivers state-of-the-art training in ICT e.g. the Cisco Networking Academy for Cisco related courses, the Microsoft IT Academy Program for Microsoft related courses, International Computer Driving License course, Oracle Certified Training centre for Oracle, Linux and Unix Training centre. The College is also an authorized Testing centre, operating under PearsonVUE and Kryterion.

Online courses offer a flexible way to learn new skills or gain knowledge from anywhere with an internet connection. Listed in the download below are the online courses currently offered at the Centre with their start dates, duration, and cost.

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Call For Registration: MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp

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MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp, 31st May & 1st June 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) welcomes you to the two-day intensive hands-on Azure Cloud Boot Camp 2025!

Event Details:

Date: 31st May & 1st June 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Azure fundamentals
  • Virtual Machines
  • Networking
  • Identity & Security
  • Exam Strategies

Elevate your credentials. Get exam-ready.

Whatsapp Barbara on 0752779964 for any queries.

The registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LvPJtBfa7U2clc6do48l2Rl6ep3D1FxFiCETHieGxQ5UN1dLWlRFWExEMjc4NkpFMkZLOFI5M09VQi4u

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CoCIS CIPSD Tech Bootcamp for Tech Enthusiasts

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Participants attend a session in the Smart Classroom Facility, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. In addition to the mainstream degree programmes, CoCIS has a specialized Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) which delivers state-of-art training in ICT e.g. the Cisco Networking Academy for Cisco related courses, the Microsoft IT Academy Program for Microsoft related courses, International Computer Driving License course, Oracle Certified Training center for Oracle, Linux and Unix Training center. The College is also an authorized Testing center, operating under PearsonVUE and Kryterion.

The CIPSD Tech Bootcamp is open to all University STEM Students, IT Professionals and anyone who is passionate about Tech and Practical Computer Training.

Skills Courses & Registration Links

  1. Microsoft Azure: https://forms.gle/KtYqS5tUjkmX9PaS6
  2. Oracle 19C (Database): https://forms.gle/tyLveorJWCWBU2jh6
  3. Data Analysis: https://forms.gle/H63UP1EMMQBbg34ZA
  4. API Development: https://forms.gle/MDUeCfvkrZ5BK1MW6
  5. Machine Learning: https://forms.gle/R7B8168UM66GCUHj7
  6. Cyber Security Ops: https://forms.gle/gN7qDmBTAk999Cu69
  7. Graphics Design: https://forms.gle/eGxfK1ELoFAyS36y7
  8. Artificial Intelligence: https://forms.gle/YrMnqZM2PzUqFF1q9
  9. Embedded Systems Development: https://forms.gle/JjqSrLLTPZdv828aA
  10. Microsoft Office: https://forms.gle/V2Qc8XjRQWhpEEkEA

Contacts for detailed conversation

College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS)
CIPSD (CIT Block A-Front Office | CIT Block B Level 5)
E-mail: psd.cis@mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256 753 200 013 | +256 752 779 964 | +256 752 373 023
URL: https://cocis.mak.ac.ug/cipsd/

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