Training Programme

Originally developed as a Training Programme for policy makers and regulators in the telecommunications sector, many professionals, including private sector operators, involved with telecommunications are likely to benefit from this program. The goal of this curriculum is to strengthen capability of key decision-makers, policy-makers, and human resources to address the needs of the telecommunications sector in Africa:

• To generate advanced level policy, regulatory, managerial and technical expertise
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• To keep abreast of new developments in technology and regional standards and procedures

The Training Program is comprised of three levels: 1) the NetTel Seminar Series, 2) a Post-Graduate Diploma, and 3) a Masters Degree. Participation in one of NetTel’s Training Programme options enables regulators and non-regulators to understand the need for policy and regulation as well as the technical, legal, commercial and management aspects of telecommunication regulation. Target stakeholder groups for this programme include government officials, ministerial staff, regulators, service providers, and consumer activists. This programme is entirely based in Africa; however, students from non-African nations are encouraged to participate.

NetTel Seminar Series

The NetTel Seminar Series offers a variety of intensive training opportunities that focus on emerging topics such as convergence of technologies, interconnection, licensing simulations, and universal access strategies. Each NetTel Seminar is hosted by a national or regional regulatory association and the participants receive a certificate of attendance.

Post Graduate Diploma

The Post Graduate Diploma is hosted by a consortium of African universities and includes ten core courses. Each course has been developed through a collaboration between African and non-African academic and regulatory partners.

Masters Degree

The Masters Degree builds on the Post Graduate Diploma and is also hosted by the same consortium of African universities. Students pursuing the Masters Degree must successfully complete the Post Graduate Diploma and then meet requirements specific to each university, such as advanced level courses at the Masters level (including a graduate research methods course) and complete a major research project that usually results in a thesis.