Professional courses, in person
Instructor-led. Hands-on. In person.Professional courses delivered face to face by the ICT Authority, from data and AI to cybersecurity, project management and digital business. A focused week in a classroom, with an expert and a room full of peers.
- Dates
- 26–30 Oct 2026
- Days
- Mon–Fri
- Format
- Classroom, 5 days
- Fee
- Ksh 50,000 per person
Choose your course
Dates run October 2026 to June 2027. Each course is a single in-person block, and registration and payment happen on the Smart Academy portal.
October 2026
Data Analytics for Productivity
A hands-on course on turning everyday organisational data into evidence for decisions. Participants work through the full cycle: collecting and cleaning data, organising it in spreadsheets, analysing it with formulas, pivot tables and charts, and presenting findings clearly to managers. Exercises are built around realistic workplace data.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Officers who compile reports, track performance indicators or prepare briefs, and want to work faster and with more confidence in their figures.
You will be able to
- ✓Clean and structure raw data so it can be analysed reliably
- ✓Summarise and compare data using formulas, pivot tables and charts
- ✓Present findings as clear, decision-ready reports
November 2026
Cybersecurity and Emerging Trends for Productivity
A practical course on staying safe while working digitally, and on the newer risks that come with cloud services, mobile working and AI tools. It covers the threats staff meet most often, including phishing, weak passwords, malware and social engineering, and the habits that stop them.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. All staff who use computers, email and online services at work, whatever their technical background.
You will be able to
- ✓Recognise and avoid phishing, scams and other common attacks
- ✓Secure devices, accounts and data with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
- ✓Respond to and report a suspected security incident correctly
December 2026
AI Certified
A five-day introduction to artificial intelligence for the workplace. Participants learn what AI is and is not, how generative AI tools work, and how to use them to draft, summarise, analyse and plan more effectively. The course gives equal weight to responsible use: checking outputs, protecting sensitive data, and understanding bias and accountability.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Professionals in any role who want to use AI tools confidently and responsibly in their daily work. No technical background is required.
You will be able to
- ✓Explain core AI concepts and the strengths and limits of current tools
- ✓Write effective prompts to complete real work tasks
- ✓Apply responsible AI practices, including data protection and verifying outputs
January 2027
Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Entrepreneurship
A practical course on growing a business online. It covers building a digital presence, marketing through social media, search and email, setting up and running online sales, and accepting digital payments. Participants also develop a simple plan for turning an idea into a viable digital business, with attention to customers, costs and measuring results.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, young people starting enterprises, and staff who support enterprise development programmes.
You will be able to
- ✓Plan and run marketing campaigns across social media, search and email
- ✓Set up and manage an online shop, including listings, payments and orders
- ✓Develop a basic digital business plan and track its performance
February 2027
E-learning Content Production
A course on designing and producing digital learning that people actually complete. Participants apply instructional design principles to plan a course, then create content with authoring tools, record and edit short videos and narration, build quizzes and interactive activities, and package the result for a learning management system.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Trainers, subject matter experts and learning and development staff who create training for their organisations.
You will be able to
- ✓Design a short course using sound instructional design principles
- ✓Produce engaging content, including video, narration and interactive activities
- ✓Package and publish content to a learning management system
March 2027
Pre-Summit Training: Data Analytics with Power BI
A hands-on week with Power BI, held ahead of the Connected Africa Summit. Participants connect and shape data, build interactive dashboards, and publish reports colleagues can explore for themselves.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Officers and analysts who already work with data in spreadsheets and want to present it as living dashboards.
You will be able to
- ✓Connect, clean and model data in Power BI
- ✓Build interactive dashboards and reports
- ✓Publish and share reports with colleagues
Pre-Summit Training: Cloud Computing and Network Security
Two connected themes in one week ahead of the Connected Africa Summit: how cloud services are chosen, provisioned and paid for, and how networks are defended against current threats.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. ICT officers, system and network administrators supporting government or enterprise infrastructure.
You will be able to
- ✓Explain the main cloud service models and what they cost
- ✓Provision and secure a basic cloud workload
- ✓Apply core network security controls and monitor for threats
Pre-Summit Training: AI Certified
The AI Certified course, run again ahead of the Connected Africa Summit. Participants learn what AI is and is not, how generative AI tools work, and how to use them responsibly for real work.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Professionals in any role who want to use AI tools confidently and responsibly. No technical background is required.
You will be able to
- ✓Explain core AI concepts and the limits of current tools
- ✓Write effective prompts to complete real work tasks
- ✓Apply responsible AI practices, including data protection and verifying outputs
April 2027
Fundamentals of Project Management
A practical introduction to delivering projects on time, within budget and to the expected standard. Participants learn the project life cycle, how to define scope and objectives, build a schedule and budget, identify and manage risks, engage stakeholders, and track progress through to closure, using common tools and templates.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Officers who lead or support projects and programmes and want a structured approach, including those new to project roles.
You will be able to
- ✓Define project scope, objectives and deliverables
- ✓Plan schedules, budgets and resources, and manage risks
- ✓Monitor progress, report status and close projects effectively
May 2027
Basic Digital Skills for Productivity
A beginner-friendly course covering the digital skills needed for everyday work and life. Participants learn to use a computer with confidence, manage files, communicate by email, create documents and simple spreadsheets, find reliable information online, access government services and stay safe on the internet.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Beginners, and anyone who wants to build confidence with computers and everyday digital tools.
You will be able to
- ✓Use a computer, files and folders with confidence
- ✓Create documents and simple spreadsheets, and communicate by email
- ✓Find information and use online services safely
June 2027
Digital Communication and Collaboration
A course on communicating clearly and working well together in modern, hybrid workplaces. It covers professional writing and email, presenting information with impact, running productive meetings, and using digital collaboration tools for shared documents, messaging and virtual meetings, along with the etiquette that makes teams effective.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Staff at all levels who work in teams, coordinate with other departments or collaborate remotely.
You will be able to
- ✓Write clear, professional emails, reports and messages
- ✓Plan and run productive in-person and virtual meetings
- ✓Use collaboration tools to share, co-edit and manage work as a team
AI for SDG
A ten-day course on how artificial intelligence can help address the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants explore real applications in areas such as agriculture, health, education and climate, learn how AI projects are scoped and evaluated, and work in teams to design a responsible AI solution to a development challenge relevant to Kenya.
Who it is for and what you will learn
Who it is for. Policy makers, programme officers, researchers and ICT professionals working on development initiatives.
You will be able to
- ✓Explain how AI can support progress on specific SDGs
- ✓Evaluate AI use cases for feasibility, impact, ethics and data needs
- ✓Design a responsible AI project concept for a local development challenge
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How booking works
- 1Pick a course
Choose a course and intake above, then select Register Now.
- 2Register on the portal
Sign in to the Smart Academy portal, or create an account, and complete your details.
- 3Pay the fee
Pay on the portal, or generate an invoice for your organisation to pay. You receive confirmation once payment clears.
- 4Attend in person
Joining details and the venue are sent to you before the course starts.
How is this different from the free training?
The free and subsidised programmes run online. These courses are taught in person, in a classroom, over a set block of days, and carry a course fee.
How do I pay?
Through the Smart Academy portal when you register. If your organisation is paying for you, generate an invoice from the portal and share it with your finance office.
Can my organisation book several staff at once?
Yes. Group registrations can be done on the portal, and a single invoice can be generated for the whole group.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of completion at the end of the training.
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