Technologies are rapidly changing the future of work, our economy, and how we interact with devices and with each other. Learning the skill sets necessary create and manage these technologies will be crucial for thriving amidst these radically transformative changes.
The ICT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOT CAMP | PORT HARCOURT is a free full practical training in 7 areas of information and communications technologies with a compulsory Entrepreneurship module. The Boot Camp is specially designed and organized by Skill For All (a Foundation) to train participants in practical skills in the tech industry and for those that want to start their own businesses. It is hoped to run across all major cities in Nigeria consecutively.
The programme will be empowering. It will cultivate and develop strong IT and Entrepreneurial skills among participants and will give them both the confidence and certification to launch themselves to the next phase.
It features the following courses from which participants can choose from:
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | DESCRIPTION | NATURE OF TRAINING |
| BC01 | COMPUTER LITERACY | Trains participant to be computer literate, covering Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, internet and Email, Hardware and peripherals, etc. | Classroom work, field work, project, |
| BC02 | MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT | Trains participants to build android Applications for Phones, Phablets and Tablets | Classroom work, field work, project, exam |
| BC03 | WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT | Trains participants to develop modern, responsive and functional websites using HTML, PHP, SQL, Content Management Systems (CMS), Fireworks, etc. | Classroom work, field work, webserver management, Project |
| BC04 | DIGITAL MARKETING | Trains participants to plan, create and deploy top notch social media and email marketing campaigns | Classroom work, field work, an assigned marketing campaign , Project |
| BC05 | GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION | Trains participants to create moving and still images using a computer. | Classroom work, projects and exams. |
| BC06 | PHOTOGRAPHY | Trains participants on photographic skills and using photo editing tools. | Classroom work, field work, projects and exams. |
| BC07 | CODING / PROGRAMMING
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Trains participants to codes, analyzing and implementing algorithms, understanding data structure and solving problems. | Classroom work, projects and exams. |
FREE BUT DEMANDING
Admission to the Bootcamp is free. Participants will however be required to be disciplined and committed to learning. The training will be intense and accelerated. Participants will be required to put in more time to focus.
ADMISSION
This is a free programme. Admission is free. No form of payment is expected from participants. However, some form of screening will be done from our end to ensure that people enroll from programs they are qualified to take. For instance, participants need to be computer literate to take a Website Development Course.
Full Training KIT including: Materials, Time Table, Course Outline, etc. will be emailed to participants who have successfully registered.
A COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS
The boot camp will attract diverse groups of people. It will give participants the opportunities to network with others and create a strong network of skilled people in the same industry
LEARNING BY DOING
The principle of learning by doing is what drives all our programmes. We believe strongly that the best way to teach is through action. All programmes during this boot camp will be full practical. Students are therefore advised to come with their own laptops if they have.
PRACTICAL/PROJECT FOCUSED
By the end of the training, Participants will be required to identify a key challenge to solve either as a group or as an individual and present their solution and receive specific, and actionable feedback. This is the hallmark of the boot camp.
MATERIAL
A standard comprehensive manual will be given to all students before the commencement of their classes. This package will be emailed to participants upon confirmation of registration. Hardcopy of material MAY also be made available.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
The trainers for this boot camp are practicing professionals with a wealth of experience across various industries.
CERTIFICATE
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who attend all the modules and fulfill all the requirements of the workshop.
MENTORING
Participants will be attached to experts for mentoring purposes after the training programme. Some will be placed on internship.
TRAINING VENUE
Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (Venue may change).
TRAINING DURATION AND TIME
Full course contents and lesson plans will be issued alongside materials.
The programme would last for about 2weeks (14days) depending on the course.
TRAINING STARTS ON AUG. 29, 2019.
Monday-Saturday
First Batch: 9am- 2pm, Second Batch: 3pm-6pm
Please note however that the venue or date of commencement of the boot camp may change.
Computer Literacy. Mobile App Development. Website Development. Digital Marketing. Graphics Design. Photography. Coding / Programming
