Are you a long-distance learner and interested in doing an IT course? Or you are working, currently doing another course and you are inspired by Information technology and how it is moving the world and you are badly in need of boosting your degree by adding an IT course. It’s possible to apply and take your online classes for several online short courses with UTAMU in Uganda.
UTAMU is a short form of Uganda Technology & Management University. When looking for an online University, don’t hesitate to checkout UTAMU. It’s a recognized center of education and licensed by the National Council of Higher Education in Uganda. It offers both long and short online courses in IT and is one of those platforms that have improved Uganda’s E-learning facilities.
Things to do with E-learning and online classes have become something inevitable in the whole world. You cannot dodge this type of learning now that the whole world is becoming a bunch of smart gadgets, robots, and the internet ruling the whole world. Trust me or not, you will need these four online short courses that I will display down.
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Choose from these four online courses available
| Course | Fees |
| Certificate in Computer Applications and Systems (CCAS) | 100,000 |
| CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | 450,000 |
| Cisco IT Essentials (PC Hardware Repair & Maintenance) | 250,000 |
| Certificate in E-Marketing | 200,000 |
| Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management | 150,000 |
| Certificate in Project Planning and Management | 300,000 |
| Certificate in Mobile Application Development (CMAD) | 150,000 |
| Certificate in Research Methods and Data Analysis (CRMDA) | 250,000 |
Duration: All Courses are five weeks long.
Venue: At the newly set up state-of-the-art computer laboratories and lecture theatres at UTAMU Resource Centre Plot 6 and 8 Erisa Kiswa, Bugolobi
Requirement: Need an equivalent of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or Ordinary Diploma Certificate.
Application fee: UGX 50,000 and for those that prefer to pay in US Dollars, it is USD 20. Tuition and functional fees are the same for all students irrespective of nationality
Application procedures
Application Forms can be downloaded from UTAMU official website or else pick physical copies from UTAMU Resource Centre, Plot 6 & 8 Erisa Road, Kiswa, Bugolobi, P.O.Box 73307 Kampala
Pay course fees to EQUITY Bank (Account Name: Uganda Technology and Management University, Account No. 1032200688793).
Deliver the application form to either the physical address above or by email to [email protected]
Available Online Courses in details
Certificate in Computer Applications and Systems (CCAS)
Fee: (UGX 100,000)
This course introduces learners to basics in common computer applications (like word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations) as well as the usage of emerging technologies like social media, tablets, and smartphones.
Certificate in E-Marketing
Fee: (UGX 200,000)
Individuals and organizations are reaping big from e-marketing and e-commerce businesses. However some people do not know how to tap into the e-marketing or e-commerce market. This course teaches how to market and sell goods and services online.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Fee: (UGX 150,000)
Course Outline
Entrepreneurship and Owner management: characteristics, roles, differences
Business development: types, strategies, techniques, challenges, solutions
Innovation and creativity: definitions, sources of new ideas, examples of innovations, processes involved in scouting and idea generation, examples of creativity, the role of innovations, and creativity
Research and information: importance, SWOT analysis, Common market Research Techniques, research tools, challenges
Related Topics: The NIAS Seminar to bring Agribusiness innovators and investors together.
Regulatory framework: relevant regulations in company legalization, advertising, ICT laws, e.t.c, legal risks in business start-ups
Finances: financial requirements assessment, sources of finance, common financial difficulties, indicators of financial health, elements of financial management, pricing strategies
Enterprise culture: pros and cons of developing a culture, approaches to developing the culture, mitigating factors against the enterprise culture
Certificate in Project Planning and Management
Fee: (UGX 300,000)
This course provides students with an understanding of the project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation processes. The entire project life cycle from conceptualizing a project through to its closure is discussed. Students are also introduced to the software that makes project planning and management easier.