Computing & IS

Call For Applications: Machine Learning for Earth Observation ToT Bootcamp

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5 years ago

February 5, 2021

Mark Wamai

“Machine Learning for Earth Observation” Training of Trainers Bootcamp in Africa, March 22 - April 2, 2021 - application deadline February 14, 2021

Together with the AI and data science research group at Makerere University in Uganda, US-based nonprofit Radiant Earth Foundation announces its “Machine Learning for Earth Observation” Training of Trainers bootcamp for professionals from Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, and South Africa. This is an exclusive training event made possible with the support of FAIR Forward, which is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The bootcamp aims to identify and develop a community of African regional experts that can collaborate on solutions to the continent’s needs and problems. Forty participants will be selected competitively to attend this 2-week training at no cost to the trainees. Certificates will be awarded after graduates train five other individuals.

Registration to attend this training is open, and potential trainees can apply here by February 14, 2021.

Course dates: March 22 – April 2, 2021

Duration: 2-weeks, online, 20 hours per week

Learning Objectives:

Establishing a baseline understanding of machine learning and Earth observation
Learning how to access EO data for ML applications and generating insights from it
Building machine learning models such as crop type and land cover classifications
Learning how to be a successful trainer

Course format: Online lectures, group settings, and hands-on exercises

Audience: Entry-level data science or remote sensing practitioners. Recent graduates or Ph.D. students specializing in Earth Observation and/or Machine Learning.

Cost: Free for those selected

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Related Topics:Africa AI Artificial Intelligence bootcamp Earth Observation EO Machine Learning ML

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CoCIS CIPSD ICT Bootcamp for Vacists Nov-Dec 2025

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2 weeks ago

November 5, 2025

Jane Anyango

ICT Bootcamp for Vacists, Students and Professionals November-December 2025, Makerere University. College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) runs a Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), Block A – Front Office/Block B, Level 5.

Makerere University, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) runs a Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), through which the College addresses various industrial challenges, like skills development, incubation of new ideas and nurturing of new technology-based business.

CiPSD has organised an ICT Bootcamp to equip participants with hands-on (practicals only) tech skills. This tech Bootcamp is open to vacists, students and professionals.

Start Dates: 11^th/11/2025 (P.7 & S.4 ) | 08^th/12/2024 (S.6 & Others)

CERTIFICATE: Each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the training

Registration link: https://forms.gle/apKjFpaGLezUxwUw5

SKILLS COURSES

Microsoft Office Suite, Internet & Online Collaboration – 100,000/= (2 weeks)
Developing Professional Websites – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
Graphics Design & Image Editing – 450,000/= (5 weeks)
Practical Networking & Systems Administration – 100,000/= (2 weeks)
Advanced Computer Repair & Software Maintenance – 600,000/= (6 weeks)
Linux Systems Administration – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
Computerised Accounting – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
Video Editing, Social Media & Content Creation – 650,000/= (6 weeks)
Mobile Apps Development – 700,000/= (7 weeks)
Python Full Stack Developer Course – 700,000/= (8 weeks)
Mobile Phone Repair and Maintenance – 900,000/= (8 weeks)

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD)
Block A – Front Office/Block B, Level 5
College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)
Makerere University
Email: cicpsd@cis.mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256 779 806 656 | +256 782 512 897 | +256 752 779 964 | +256 752 373 023

Click the link below:

https://cocis.mak.ac.ug/ict-bootcamp-at-makerere-university-2025/

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ICT Bootcamp for Vacists (P7, S4 & S6), Students & Professionals

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1 month ago

October 6, 2025

Mak Editor

Advanced Computer Repair & Software Maintenance at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo: ImageFX

Makerere University, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT training, research and consultancy Centre in Makerere University and the region. The College runs a Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), through which the College addresses various industrial challenges, like skills development, incubation of new ideas and nurturing of new technology-based business.

CiPSD has organised an ICT Bootcamp to equip participants with hands-on (practicals only) tech skills. This tech Bootcamp is open to vacists, students and professionals.

Start Dates : 11^th/11/2025 (P.7 & S.4 ) | 08^th/12/2024 (S.6 & Others)

CERTIFICATE : Each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the training

Registration link: https://forms.gle/apKjFpaGLezUxwUw5

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Microsoft Office Suite, Internet & Online Collaboration – 100,000/= (2 weeks)
Developing Professional Websites – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
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Practical Networking & Systems Administration – 100,000/= (2 weeks)
Advanced Computer Repair & Software Maintenance – 600,000/= (6 weeks)
Linux Systems Administration – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
Computerised Accounting – 500,000/= (6 weeks)
Video Editing, Social Media & Content Creation – 650,000/= (6 weeks)
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CoCIS CIPSD Physical & Online Short Courses Aug-Oct 2025 Intakes

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3 months ago

August 20, 2025

Mak Editor

A view of the Smart Classroom, CoCIS, Makerere University from the rear. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The 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.

All courses are at affordable fees catering for Students, Professionals and anyone who wants to start a career in ICT or polish his/her ICT skills.

See poster below for Physical and Online Short Course Intakes for August, September and October 2025.

Makerere-CoCIS-CIPSD-Physical-and-Online-Aug-Sept-Oct-2025-Intakes Download