Technical Programs

Hands-on training in the tools of the modern economy.

From the Department of Digital Technology. Small classes, real projects, skills you can bill for before the course ends. Evening, weekend and online cohorts, 6 to 10 weeks.

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Technical · Certificate · 6 weeks · Evening / Online

AI for Professionals

The most valuable professional skill of the decade, taught practically and responsibly. Use AI assistants to draft and review documents, analyse data, prepare presentations and automate repetitive work, and learn to write policies for responsible AI use in your organisation. No programming required.

You will learn: Prompt technique, document and data workflows, presentation building, task automation, and organisational AI policy. Also available as corporate in-house training.

Technical · Certificate · 10 weeks · Weekend / Online

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Cyber incidents against Ugandan institutions rise every year, and trained defenders remain rare. Threat awareness, network and endpoint security, safe organisational practice, mobile money fraud patterns, incident response and an introduction to ethical hacking labs, aligned to entry-level international certification syllabi.

You will learn: Threat landscape, security controls, fraud patterns, incident response and a pathway toward CompTIA Security+.

Technical · Certificate · 8 weeks · Evening / Weekend / Online

Digital Marketing and Social Media Management

The professional tier of our most popular subject. Run real campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and Google: content planning, paid advertising, WhatsApp Business, analytics and client portfolio building. Your final project is a live campaign for a real business.

You will learn: Content strategy, paid ads, WhatsApp Business, analytics and client management. Youth seeking the entry version should see our 2-month Skilling programme.

Technical · Certificate · 8 weeks · Evening / Weekend

Data Analysis and Visualisation

From spreadsheets to insight. Advanced Excel, Power BI dashboards, SPSS for research, and data storytelling for reports and proposals, built around Ugandan datasets in health, agriculture and finance.

You will learn: Advanced Excel, Power BI, SPSS essentials and presenting data for decisions. Pairs naturally with the MEL Professional course.

Technical · Certificate · 10 weeks · Weekend / Online

Web Design and E-Commerce

Build modern business websites with WordPress and page builders, manage domains and hosting, set up online stores with mobile money and card payment, and learn the search engine basics that make a site findable. Your final project is a live site for a real client.

You will learn: WordPress, hosting and domains, e-commerce setup, payment integration and SEO basics.

Technical · Certificate · 10 weeks · On campus / Weekend

Graphics, Motion Design and Content Creation

Where the creator economy meets professional design. Brand identity, print production, short-form video editing for TikTok and reels, motion graphics, and how to monetise content as a freelancer or in-house creative.

You will learn: Brand design, print preparation, video editing, motion graphics and monetisation.

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