Freetown

Accelerator

UNDP - Growth Accelerator Sierra Leone

Growth Accelerator is a 12 month business acceleration programme that supports early stage innovative and impactful entrepreneurs with investment, technical assistance and mentorship. Growth Accelerator Sierra Leone is an accelerator programme looking to support youthful entrepreneurs that run innovative and impactful businesses. The Accelerator is offering: - Up-to USD40,000 Co-Financing - Technical Support. - Mentorship - Business development Support. The overall goal of the project is to accelerate the economic and social growth of 55 innovative, viable and ambitious MSMEs, with a specific focus on women and youth-led enterprises. This will be achieved by increasing access to finance, technical and business development support to selected MSMEs while also focusing on job creation and the development of innovative products and services to address social challenges for consumers. The initiative will focus on supporting MSMEs through tailored coaching, mentorship and linkages to business development services to strengthen skills, capacity and planning for innovation, growth, and investment. Innovation Challenge MSMEs are to apply and present their innovative ideas and business models addressing social and development challenges in their communities relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applicants will be required to present their Innovation, Growth and Investment plans to an independent committee of business experts who will score each applicant based on innovativeness, capacity, feasibility, marketability and potential for growth and scale. Successful MSMEs will be contracted and provided investment funding to support their business ventures directly through UNDP. Services - Improved access to finance focusing on blended financing package (Grants, Loans and Guarantees) - Technical assistance, and business development services - Delivering social impact by creating new jobs - Addressing social and economic challenges through innovative business models and - Providing low-income consumers with new or improved products and services.

Coding Bootcamp

CODE

The DigiNxt MMS Software Engineering program is aimed at creating software engineering professionals. Students will learn most prevalent and latest technologies in the software Industry. It builds strong foundational skills in Java Technologies & Web Development programs. Software curriculum have Multiple Job profiles based architecture like Database Developer, Web Application Developer in Java, Web Designing using HTML & JQuery etc. In this curriculum some course are Global certification mapped, will help student to clear the exam. This curriculum is also powered by NIIT’s revolutionary methodology, which provides the teacher and the group of students to mould the learning style dependent on the profile of the Learners and give an environment to provide constructivism and collaborative learning. It has been therefore aptly called as LACC (Learning Architecture based on Collaborative Constructivism). What You will Learn? - Working Smart with Microsoft Office & the Internet - Logic Building & Effective Problem Solving - RDBMS Essentials & T-SQL Programming - Programming with Python - Programming in Java - HTML5 Programming - Developing Web Applications Using Servlets & JSP - Developing Mobile Apps on the Android Platform - Implementing JSF, Hibernate, and Spring in Java EE Applications - Automated Testing Using JUNIT - Responsive Web Design Using HTML5 & JQuery - Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 & JavaScript - Deploying Cloud app using Google app Engine - Dev Ops

College

Milestone Technology College

Software engineering has expanded into numerous fields; the most exciting and promising are cloud and mobile computing. Cloud and Mobile Software Engineering is a three year program which offers you in depth classroom training followed by one year of Professional Practice to gain real world professional skills. The Industry Endorsed Curriculum of This Program in Cloud and Mobile Software Engineering enables students acquire necessary skills to aspire for new age jobs. The curriculum lays emphasis on industry specific competencies helps students stand out in the most competitive environment. The program is also mapped to global technology certifications to enable the students to seize the global career opportunities. This program is customized to suit your Graduation pattern and allows you to pursue your IT career pursuits along with your Graduation. This is followed by an Internship in an organisation at the end of your Graduation. The Software Engineering program is aimed at creating software engineering professionals. Students will learn most prevalent and latest technologies in the software Industry. It builds strong foundational skills in Java Technologies, .NET technologies & Web Development programs. Software curriculum have Multiple Job profiles based architecture like Database Developer, Web Application Developer in Java & .NET, Web Designing using HTML & JQuery etc. In this curriculum some course are Global certification mapped, will help student to clear the exam. This curriculum is also powered by Smart Braid Educare, which provides the teacher and the group of students to mould the learning style dependent on the profile of the Learners and give an environment to provide constructivism and collaborative learning. It has been therefore aptly called as LACC (Learning Architecture based on Collaborative Constructivism). The program offers you certifications from Microsoft and Oracle (Java) making it the most powerful curriculum in the world and making you the best IT Professional in the Software Engineering domain in the world. Highlight - 7 term program in software engineering aligned to university semester curriculum -3 month Digital Transformation Specialization Term + 6 month Professional Practice -1000+ Organizations as recruiters -Experienced IT Professionals as Faculty -1 year of Professional Practice

University

University of Management and Technology

UNIMTECH is known for its technology and this school serves as a pillar for the university. Our goal is to integrate computing, telecommunication, information, and data science in every aspect of UNIMTECH’s undergraduate education, research, programs, and activities. As a school, we always thrive to be at the forefront of 21st-century science and technology and how best we can use these tools in the advancement of our society. Our environment encourages critical thinking and practical education to better enhance and prepare our graduates for roles in diverse areas in society. With excellence and marketable undergraduate programs, the School of Technology is a well comprehensive and collaborative program. Overview and Learning Outcomes The Computer Science Department strives to provide a high-quality degree, through our curriculum and environment. The department creates a community that is welcoming and encouraging to all UNIMTECH students. The department offer curriculum and promoting learning experiences (with the aid of excellent computing resources) that will prepare future graduates to either enter graduate school or the workforce directly after graduation. The field of technology is always changing and competitive moreover in this case, our graduates will be prepared to be life-long learners so that they preserve current skills and knowledge in a rapidly changing world. Students will: - Improve in the art of problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study the design, development, and analysis of software and hardware used to solve problems in a variety of business, scientific, and social contexts. Because computers solve problems to serve us, so there is a significant human side to computer science as well. - Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. - Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. - Recognise professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

Tech Hub

Sensi

Sensi is building a technology innovation community in Sierra Leone that will contribute to local social and economic development through skills development, professional networking and technological innovation, to unleash the untapped potential of young people interested in seeking to succeed while making a difference through their careers TRAINING We train new businesses the fundamentals for successful management including developing a business plan. INCUBATION Startups receive investment capital and can be based at Sensi throughout the period of early stage in business ACCELERATION Advanced coaching, access to mentors and partners, and flexible support based on individual needs Our digital literacy initiative looks to up-skill of young people’s in ICT skills and competency to meet current ICT demands in West Africa and globally. The programme offers beginner, intermediate and advanced ICT training and master classes to fill the gap in digital literacy in Sierra Leone. We provide key training to young people in the following areas: Word Processing, Computer Essential, online essential, Presentation, using database, Spreadsheets, SPSS, and GIS etc. We believe empowerment is a key factor in determining the success of development. An inclusive ecosystem allows for the fast development and flow of authentically diverse talent, information and resources so that entrepreneurs can quickly find what they require at each stage of growth. As a result, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Ecosystem building is the leading model for modernized economic development and the catalyst for net new venture, job and wealth creation. Sensi Tech Hub is cognizant of the importance of inclusive ecosystem building in the tech, entrepreneurial, innovation and investment space. Furthermore, the central role of its people, the culture of trust and collaboration which allows for successful interaction, partnership and growth. As a result Sensi Tech Hub proactively work to build the entrepreneurial, innovation and tech ecosystem in Sierra Leone through forging partnerships with government ministries, educational institutions, the private sector, development agencies, entrepreneurs and other ecosystem building actors.

University

University of Sierra Leone

The Bachelor of Information Technology course equips students with the knowledge and skills related to the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies, and prepares them to meet the computer technology needs of business, government and other organisations. As a discipline, IT emphasizes designing and developing user centered technologies that meet human needs and enhance the user experience. This encompasses information assurance and security, as well as the management of complexity through abstraction and modelling, best practices, patterns, standards, and the use of appropriate tools. This degree course therefore produces graduates skilled in problem solving and programming, networks and communications systems, databases, Internet and Web technologies, security and project management, and gives them a strong grasp of business concepts, communication skills and ethical and societal issues in IT.