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SUMMARY:CERTIFIED FIBER OPTIC TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:<p>Dear All\,</p>
 <p>Invitation to attend the Certified Fiber Optic Training Course\, 10-13 August 2010\, eDevelopment Centre\, Nairobi\,Kenya.</p>
 <p>African eDevelopment Resource Center (AeRC) in collaboration with 3 Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions would like to invite delegates to a 4 day unique\, authoritative\, high-value\, hands-on practical course which will provide participants with essential skills and knowledge necessary to design\, install\, splice\, connectorize\, troubleshoot and test fiber optic systems.<br />
 AeRC is a not-for-profit organization championing ICT for capacity development initiatives in the region through knowledge sharing and skills development programmes. Formed in 2005\, 3 Triple Play Fibre Optic Solutions based in South Africa is an organisation that specialises in installation and training in Fibre Optic Systems.</p>
 <p>In today's high tech world\, certification is considered proof of professional status and is often required for jobs 3 Triple Play Fiber Optic Solutions is an approved training centre for the Fiber Optic Association Inc. (FOA). <a href=\\"http\://www.thefoa.org\\" title=\\"http\://www.thefoa.org\\">http\://www.thefoa.org</a>.  Students will be eligible to write the FOA exam after completing the course. Successful students will receive the Certified Fiber Optics Technician (CFOT) accreditation\, which includes a CFOT passport. </p>
 <p>The FOA maintains a worldwide database of fiber optic installers\, contractors and consultants as a resource for those searching for a designer or installer for fiber optic projects or trained employees. The database is searchable by location and fiber optic specialty. </p>
 <p>As of the end of 2006\, over 20\,000 CFOT’s have been certified through training at over 135 schools worldwide. The FOA is the most recognized certification in fiber optics in the world.</p>
 <p>Our Instructors </p>
 <p>A number of instructors in this program are experienced academics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with considerable theoretical backgrounds as well as extensive industrial experience related to fiber optic technology. (View attached course outline for more Details on the Lead Trainer).</p>
 <p>Who should attend</p>
 <p>This training program is not limited to installers or technicians\, it is an excellent credential for sales and marketing personnel\, indicating their comprehensive knowledge of the industry and building confidence in their assistance to their customers.</p>
 <p>What will you learn</p>
 <p>This is a comprehensive\, integrated training program which covers all aspects of both local and wide area optical networks to make sure that our students are fully prepared and employable. Optical fiber installation\, splicing\, connectorization\, troubleshooting\, acceptance testing and much more are taught with extensive hands-on practice.<br />
 Also covered is the use of transceivers\, switching gear\, splice enclosure hardware\, and procedures pertaining to installing and testing them. </p>
 <p>Registration Fee</p>
 <p>The registration fee for the workshop is US$1630 / Ksh 125\,510  + 16 % VAT  which will cover all the documentation\, administration and meals during the workshop. To participate in this workshop\, please fill out the attached registration form and return it to the email indicated. Due to the nature of the course we have a limited number of spaces available and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. </p>
 <p>Please find attached the Course Outline and registration form. </p>
 <p>Prescribed Text for the Course will be provided upon registration\: </p>
 <p>We look forward to be of service to you should you need more information on the Course.</p>
 <p>Macharia Celestine<br />
 African eDevelopment Resource Centre<br />
 eDevelopment House \: \:  604 Limuru Road<br />
 Old Muthaiga  \: \: P O Box 49475 00100<br />
 Nairobi \: \: Kenya<br />
 Landline +254 20 3741646/7 \: \:  Cell +254 722 284 328<br />
 Training  \:  \:  Research  \:  \:  Consultancy \:  Publishing<br />
 2010 Capacity Building Opportunities\:<br />
 	Computer Forensics course\: 28-30 June (Kenya)<br />
 	VSAT Field Engineering\: 7-9 July (Kenya)<br />
 	GIS Disaster Management\: 14-16 July(Kenya)<br />
 	Knowledge Management Course\: 21-23 July (Kenya)<br />
 	Enterprise Resource Planning\: 28-30 July (Kenya)<br />
 	Certified Fibre Optic Technician\: 10-13 August (Kenya)<br />
 	Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)\: 18-20 August (Kenya)<br />
 	Satellite Communications Systems\: 25-27 August (Kenya)<br />
 	Mini-MBA in Telecoms\: 6-9 September (Kenya)<br />
 Book Now\, Limited spaces available</p>
 
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SUMMARY:ITIL v3 Foundation Course
DESCRIPTION:<p>Dear All\,</p>
 <p>Invitation\: ITIL v3 Foundation Course\, 18-20 August 2010\, eDevelopment House\, Nairobi\, Kenya</p>
 <p>ITIL the short-form of Information Technology Infrastructure Library is meant to define the organizational structure and skill requirements of an Information Technology Business. It also defines a set of customary operation management measures and practices that enable the business to handle an IT operation and associated infrastructure. ITIL is the most recognized and well-known set of best practices for IT Service Management. Used by thousands of organizations around the world\, the ITIL Framework has matured and is now the defacto standard for the management of IT.</p>
 <p>Against the above background  African eDevelopment Resource Center in partnership with ITPrenuers  is hosting a three-day (18-20 August 2010) Intensive ITIL v3 Foundation Course in Nairobi\, Kenya\, to bring IT Professionals up to speed with this very powerful program.</p>
 <p>This training will be offered as combination of presentation (lectures)\, class discussions and case studies.  There will be overnight case study assignments daily as well as a group projects. The overall delivery of the training is offered as follows\:</p>
 <p>•         Class Presentations<br />
 o    Lecture materials (Folder) will be provided to all participants<br />
 •         Class Discussions<br />
 o    Participants are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions and feel free to discuss their work project issues to share and learn from others as well as the new tools they are learning<br />
 •         Case Studies<br />
 o    Papers with cases studies will assigned everyday for participants to study overnight and take part in class discussions using the concepts learnt on the previous day</p>
 <p>At the end of this intensive Course participants will sit for an ITIL and Project Management Institute accredited exam prior to Certification . The registration fee for this course is US$ 995 plus 16% VAT this includes the Course handbook and CD\, administrative costs\, meals and refreshments during the course\, each participant will however be required to pay an  extra US$ 160 to sit for the exam.</p>
 <p>Attached\, please find the course outline and the registration form for your use.</p>
 <p>Kindest regards\,</p>
 <p>Macharia Celestine<br />
 African eDevelopment Resource Centre<br />
 eDevelopment House \: \:  604 Limuru Road<br />
 Old Muthaiga  \: \: P O Box 49475 00100<br />
 Nairobi \: \: Kenya<br />
 Landline +254 20 3741646/7 \: \:  Cell +254 722 284328<br />
 Training  \:  \:  Research  \:  \:  Consultancy \:  Publishing</p>
 <p>July-August2010 Capacity Building Opportunities\: </p>
 <p>VSAT Field Engineering\: 7-9 July (Kenya)<br />
 GIS Disaster Management\: 14-16 July(Kenya)<br />
 Knowledge Management Course\: 21-23 July (Kenya)<br />
 Enterprise Resource Planning\: 28-30 July (Kenya)<br />
 Certified Fibre Optic Technician\: 10-13 August (Kenya)<br />
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)\: 18-20 August (Kenya)<br />
 Satellite Communications Systems\: 25-27 August (Kenya)<br />
 Mini-MBA in Telecoms\: 6-9 September (Kenya)</p>
 <p>Book Now\, Limited spaces available</p>
 
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