WiderNet Project Training Programs

WiderNet Project Training Programs

Our Philosophy	We believe communication technology can connect and empower.
Productivity		We believe communication technology can teach, connect and empower. Since 2001, we've committed our program model to improving IT skills through training in areas still lacking access. From Nigeria, to Ghana, Bangladesh and India - we've worked with more than 4,000 people. As we "Cast a Wider 'Net," our people-centered approach focuses on collaboration with our partners to always meet their objectives.
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Policy and Planning	Decision Makers Program An on-site workshop for campus administrators and professors. Techno Tour Two-week intensive visit to the University of Iowa for exposure to ICT implementations. WiderNet Project Research Collaborative basic research to identify, measure, and promote the advancement of ICT at universities.
Enterprise Management	Managing ICT for Results A two-year collaborative workshop to help ICT managers develop customer-centric and cost effective services. Planning for the Enterprise An on-going set of workshops and digital discussions for planners and managers on cost-effective uses of ICT for all campus service areas. Bandwidth Management Workshop Enterprise solutions for maximizing Internet bandwidth usage and lowering connectivity costs.
Technical Training	Technician Certificate Computer and network basics for campus and department computer technicians. Server Management Certificate An on-site certificate program for network server managers. Power Management Certificate Power supply protection training for campus specialists. Campus Security Certificate Training in protecting against viruses, attacks, and monitoring use of campus ICT resources. Student Internship Program Developing a program to draw the energy and skills of campus youth into the ICT enterprise.
Campus Services	Core Campus Services Increasing productivity and participation through people-centered services on the campus network. Web Database Design An on-site workshop for campus administer
Classroom Technology	Teaching with Technology A two-year collaborative workshop for educators and course designers. eGranary Digital Library A program to increase the use and scope of the eGranary Digital Library in teaching and research. Teaching ICT An ongoing multi-university collaboration to develop Management Information Sciences programs.
Donations	Used Computer and Networking Equipment An on-site workshop for campus administrators. Sourcing New Software and Hardware An on-site workshop for campus administrators.

“The WiderNet technician training program has really been rejuvenating; the knowledge I’ve acquired will be very useful for my professional needs and equips me better to re-train my colleagues."

-Participant in Technician Training Workshop (2002)

"There is hardly a better project for making electronic resources cheaply available to poor, cash-strapped universities, than WiderNet."

-Misbahu Katsina, University Librarian, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria (2005)

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