Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Policy and Regulation NQF Level 8

Who Should Attend?
Persons holding a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 worth at least 360 credits from a recognised institution. Applicants with a pre-NQF qualification of three years bachelor’s degrees in other domain areas such as, Media studies, Public policy, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, Regulation, may also apply into the programme. Applicants should also have at least two (2) years relevant work experience in Information and Communication Technology or policy and regulation.

Programme Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will:.

• Evaluate the essential drivers of ICT sector reform both locally and internationally
• Analyse the structure and process of ICT policy formulation, regulatory practice and licensingprocedures in Namibia and other African countries
• Apply the relevant theories applicable to ICT policy and regulatory environment for the digital communications and ICT sector
• Demonstrate an understanding of digital innovation, challenges and the implications for ICTpolicy and regulation that arise from such fast-changing innovation environments
• Analyse the digital communications and ICT environment in any chosen African country with reference to theories, international models and best practice approaches
• Demonstrate an understanding of interplay of multiple disciplines influencing thedevelopment of regulatory framework in the digital technology sector;
• Assess the implications of technology, challenges and market convergence on ICT policy and regulation
• Apply ICT governance principles to the ICT sector

Date: 23 September 2019 – 31 January 2020
Registration Deadline: Friday, 31 August 2019 Click here to register
Course Fee: N$ 27 000

The course will be offered if we have a minimum of 20 participants per programme. The full payment is required before the programme starts.