Computing & IS

CoCIS CIPSD Masterclasses in Data Science & 5G Technology

Published

2 years ago

May 24, 2023

Mark Wamai

An aerial view of Left to Right: Mitchell Hall, Senate, CoCIS Blocks B and A, Lincoln Flats, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility and School of Social Sciences (white) Buildings, Makerere University, with Kampala City in the background, October 2018. Uganda. — An aerial view of Left to Right: Mitchell Hall, Senate, CoCIS Blocks B and A, Lincoln Flats, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility and School of Social Sciences (white) Buildings, Makerere University, with Kampala City in the background, October 2018.

Makerere University College of Computing & Information Sciences ‘Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) is a highly regarded unit in Makerere University and plays a significant role in providing individuals with practical computer knowledge and skills to support a 21st century knowledge-based economy. The centre strategically offers training that is responsive to the needs of the society which is achieved through tailoring courses towards what the industry demands.

CIPSD invites applications for 3 DAY INTENSIVE ICT MASTER CLASS TRAINING PROGRAMS

Advance your knowledge in 5G technology, Network architecture, Security etc.
Learn how to collect, clean, and preprocess data.
Hands-on experience with popular data science tools and real-world data science projects.

Data Science/Big Data

Introduction to Data Science
Data Analysis and Modeling
Advanced Topics in Data Science

Dates: 31^st May – 2^nd June (Weekday), 3^rd – 4^th June (Weekend)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/gzWdpyS1EoiP8GtMA

5G Technology

Understanding the Basics of 5G Technology
Applications of 5G Technology
Future of 5G Technology

Dates: 5^th – 7^th June (Weekday), 10^th – 11^th June (Weekend)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/WwVpaZKzYkXqDdXPA

DURATION: 3 days – Instructor led (Hands-on).
CERTIFICATE: Provided upon completion.
TRAINERS: Certified RF Engineers/Certified AI, Big Data & Storage Engineers.
SESSIONS: Weekdays and weekends.

LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE for UGX100,000 per Masterclass

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Makerere University
College of Computing & Information Sciences
BLOCK A – Accounts Office
OR WhatsApp Tel: +256-752-779964

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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/

Computing & IS

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

Published

2 months 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

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

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Computing & IS

CoCIS CIPSD Physical & Online Short Courses Aug-Oct 2025 Intakes

Published

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.

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