Technician Training 2001
Computer and Network Training Workshop
for Nigerian University ICT staff
Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development, The University of Iowa, and the National Universities Commission


Many workshop participants got their first experience assembling personal computers. Those with previous experience led the exercise, emphasizing the WiderNet Project training motto: "See one. Do one. Teach one."

November 7-9, 2001, the WiderNet Project conducted an intensive workshop for 38 Nigerian ICT staff members from 14 federal universities (Plus a few welcome gate-crashers.) Focusing on the creation of campus networks, the workshop covered a variety of topics ranging from computer assembly to satellite links to the Internet.

WiderNet Project director Cliff Missen led the three-day intensive workshop, held at the National Universities Commission in the Nigerian capitol of Abuja.

But three days of lectures and hands-on exercises is only the beginning: participants were provided with a WiderNet Project CD containing thousands of documents on building and maintaining campus ICT, as well as computer-based training (CBT) software from LearnKey, Inc. The LearnKey CDs provide 28 hours of multimedia training in personal computer support and maintenance and prepares the trainees to take and pass CompTIA's much sought after "A+" certification. Workshop participants went home to their universities to continue their training with ample coaching via email from the WiderNet Project staff. When ready, they will return to Abuja to sit for the exam and gain their certificate.

Once trainees pass their "A+" exam, their university will also receive a grant of LearnKey's "Network+" CBT as well as copies of Microsoft's Windows NT and Red Hat's Linux Server Professional. The project goal is to have all of the workshop participants achieve both "A+" and "Network+" certifications in the next year.

	See a list of workshop participants
	See a list of workshop topics
	See the results of the participant evaluations
	See those who have finished their CBT, passed their exams, and earned a WiderNet Project A+ certificate


Everyone got a chance to try their hand at making network cables.		NUC Headquarters in Abuja

"NUNet NUC - 10 Gbossa (cheers) for you! For you have done a good job. "

"I really had a nice time. I am not the same way I came. It's worthwhile training. A big thanks to all!"

"It's been a great time with Cliff. I wish he is able to visit each University to see what is on the ground and help the universities in overcoming their peculiar problems. Thanks so much to the organizers, especially Dr. Ibrahim and Prof. Cliff Missen."

-- 2001 Technician Training Workshop Participants --

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