Available Courses

Telecommunications

Implementing (WiFI, WiMAX) wireless networks*
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 day hands-on learning event. The course is quite suitable electrical engineering, ICT graduates and for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject and does not require a lot of mathematical knowledge. high-speed wireless data: system types, standards-based and proprietary solutions, basic radio and RF concepts, propagation, path loss, fading and link budgets, propagation modeling and measuring, system planning, system implementation, testing and optimization, network performance testing and troubleshooting.
Objective: upon completion to this course participants will be able to understand implement, Plan, troubleshoot and operate wireless networks.
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GSM network optimisation
This is a 3 days learning event. In this course participants will be thought the techniques in optimizing RF network. You will learn how the GSM network planning is done; Drive testing to gather radio statistics, analyze the network performance.
Objective: upon completion to this course participant will be able to understand why, where and how to carry out optimization.
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VoIP (basic and intermediate)*
Target Audience/Description: This is a 4 day hands-on learning event meant for electrical, computer engineering, ICT students and graduates. In this course you will be introduced to traditional telephony (PSTN), PABX and VoIP. In the hands-on training you will install and configure 3cx phone system, the configuration includes; Recommended Equipment, creating extension, configuring voice mail, Configuring PSTN Gateways, configure and managing IP phone, adding VoIP providers, the 3CX Assistant, Call Forwarding rules, Adding DID numbers / Inbound Rules, Ring groups, Call Queues, Paging / Intercom. Dial codes, Call conferencing. Call pick-up, Retrieving voice mail by phone.
Objective: upon completion of this course participant will be able to practically implement VoIP solution. Configure 3cx phone system, interface it with PABX, android phones and VoIP providers like skype.
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VoIP (advance)*
Target Audience/Description: This is a 3 day hands-on learning event meant for electrical, computer engineering, ICTstudents and graduates especially those that have gone through basic and intermediate course of VoIP. This course contains, Using the 3CX Tunnel with the 3CX VoIP Phone and the SIP Proxy Manager, Configuring a Bridge, the Digital Receptionist / Auto attendant, Configuring Outbound Rules, Configuring 3CX Phone System, Microsoft outlook and Exchange 2007/2010 Integration, Dial Codes Function Summary, backup and restore.
Objective: upon completion of this course participant will be able to practically implement the above description.
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Fiber optics*
Target Audience/Description: This is a 5 day course it has been developed with hands-on skills labs to provide practical understanding and skills required to properly design, install and maintain fiber optics systems. Applicable for fiber optic communications systems in telco, broadband, premises (LAN) and oil & gas applications. Students will use the latest fiber optic technology and equipment to learn how to splice, connectorize, test, and troubleshoot optical fiber networks in order to increase efficiency, reliability, and on-the-job safety requirements as well as reduce overall production cost and facilities downtime.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will understand fiber optic basics, optical theory, optical fiber, fiber optic cable, fiber optic connectors, fiber optic splicing, fiber/cable management, optical cable installation, testing & troubleshooting fiber optic sensing, restoration, fiber optic safety, active and passive devices, system design. Participant will be proficient in: fiber and cable preparation, mechanical & fusion splicing, connectorization & termination, optical loss testing, optical time domain reflectometers.
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Electrical/Electronics

Electrical installation *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 days hands-on course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject and does not require a lot of mathematical knowledge. The course covers introduction to electrical industry, power generation systems, power transmission and distribution, residential installations, industrial/commercial installations, testing and inspection of electrical installations.
Objective: upon completion of this course participants will be able to do electrical installation and wiring for residential, commercial and industrial according to BS 7671 17th edition level 3. Practically wire DB/consumer unit, lighting point, socket outlet for ring and radial etc and apply them to residential, commercial and industrial.
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Installation & maintenance of fire alarm system *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 4 days hands-on course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject, Modern fire alarm systems require careful, validated installation and maintenance to ensure that false alarms are infrequent and that a real fire would be detected quickly without damage to property or loss of life. This course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to work on these systems competently. This course is BS5839 compliant.
Objectives: On completion of the course, participants will be able to: Describe the basic configuration of fire detection and alarm system, understand the way in which a large fire alarm system would be connected and zoned, specify the importance of the Standards and Regulations relating to fire alarm systems, identify the main connections, component parts and indications on typical fire panels, identify the required end of line (EOL) terminations and the cabling requirements for mains supplies and detectors etc, recognise the various types of detectors used in fire alarm systems, read and understand a typical schedule for a large fire alarm system, identify the dangers involved in incorrectly connecting detectors and Manual Call Points (MCPs), connect a fire alarm panel (using EOLs) to a variety of detectors, sounders, MCPs etc, find faulty detectors, cabling, configuration errors, etc on a simulated system, test and inspect a fire alarm system.
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Embedded system *
Target Audience: This course is a 7 day intensive program designed for electrical/electronics, computer engineering graduates and those interested in building robots.

Lab 1: Flashing an LED
Lab 2: Basic digital input and output
Lab 3: Four bit binary counter
Lab 4: Interfacing a character LCD
Lab 5: Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will understand how microprocessor work, difference between processor and microprocessor and practically building the listed labs.
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Circuit Design*
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 day hands-on course. This course systematically designed for anyone who wants to know Electronic Design procedure from scratch to finish. At the end of the course, you will be able to make parts, building a schematic for simulation and solder on PCB.
Objectives: Component – Introduction, Getting acquainted with various components, identifying components through visual check, Component testing and handling, component functions, Datasheet reading, replacing a part with equivalent part, Part selection from Digikey, selection of component for your design, and few examples- dc power supply, filters, amplifiers etc using electronic design software.
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Printed circuit board (PCB) design *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 4 day hands-on course. This course is aimed toward individuals actively involved in related technical fields. An understanding of basic electrical theory is required. The course follows a step-by-step approach to the development and manufacturing cycle of a printed circuit board. After an overview of standards and existing technology, the course discusses the various engineering functions involved in PCB design and manufacturing. The course addresses the potential pollution and safety impacts of PCB manufacturing, as well as applicable standards. At the end of the course participants will have DIY confidence.
Objective:  at the end of learning the participant will be able to design and manufacture PCB
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Security Network design

CCTV design and installation *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 days hands-on course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject. The course follows a step-by-step approach to the design and installation of cctv. cctv design software helps positioning of CCTV cameras and calculation a field of view, viewing angles and lens focal length easy. At the end of the course participants will have DIY confidence.
Objective:  Upon completion of this course participant will be able to Plan and Design a Digital CCTV System: wired, wireless and IP cameras, element of cctv system, lighting requirement and calculation, cameras types, lenses, cctv monitor, design requirements. Local, remote and mobile phone view setup.
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Access control and time attendant system. *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 days hands-on course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject. The course follows a step-by-step approach to the design and installation of access control system. At the end of the course participants will have DIY confidence.
Objective: Upon completion of this course participant will be able to plan and design a digital access control system for standalone and network system, what to secure, typical spaces where access control installed, what forms of authentication, what kind of lock, what kind of reader, what type of access control management system.
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Instrumentation, Control & Automation

Introduction to instrumentation control and automation
Target Audience/Description: This is a 4 days course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject. The course will introduce field instruments (pressure, differential pressure and temperature transmitters etc.) and control systems types; (Programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), safety instrumented system (SIS) and PC – based control system). You will also be introduced to HART and foundation field (FF) bus communication.
Objective: upon completion of this course participants will understand, PLC, DCS, SCADA and SIS, and where they are used. Identify and differentiate field transmitters. Also understand HART and FF communication.
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Delta V control system *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 5 days course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject. Suitable computer DCS simulation software will be used to achieve this. Participants will be grounded in marshaling cabinet, system architecture, components of DCS I/O subsystems, controllers, Power supplies, workstations, control Network).
Objective: upon completion of this courseparticipant will use Delta V simulation to define/create control module for analog, digital I/O’s, display control, adding static objects text and dynamo. At the end of the course participant will create a simulated process.
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Programmable logic controller (PLC) *
Targeted audience/description: This is a 4 days hands-on course. The course is quite suitable for anyone wishing to study this interesting subject and does not require a lot of mathematical knowledge. Suitable computer PLC simulation software will be used to achieve this. This course will enable participants write ladder program, establish pc to PLC communications and write project into PLC. You do need to have a reasonable knowledge of computer technology and a good background understanding in industrial processes.
Objective: upon completion of this course participants will be able to install, configure Allen Bradley PLC and write ladder program into it to perform specific process.
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Production Operations Courses

Operating Integrity
Target Audience/Description: This is a 5 day learning event meant for engineering graduates in the field of oil and gas production operations, process engineering as well as maintenance. Also proven to be very beneficial to field technicians with relative experience in oil & gas operations. The Operating Integrity course would provide participants with the foundational knowledge of the subject and how it ties to the operational excellence model of an asset throughout its life cycle. After successful completion, participants will have gained a good understanding of the key elements of Operational Integrity.
Objective: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to understand the basic principles of operating integrity and how it embeds into asset management and links to the operational excellence model.
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Integrated (Oil & Gas) Production Operations
Target Audience/Description: This is a 5 day course, and would benefit new graduate and technician employees recruited in oil and gas field production operations. Especially useful to staff working oil flow stations and gas compressor stations, terminals, etc. The course covers a comprehensive overview of the Integrated Production System from the subsurface reservoir through to the point of export at the terminal. Major topics include:

• Process engineering and flow schemes
• Production operation processes and work flows
• Oil and gas facilities, systems and subsystems
• Integrated production system – monitoring, capacity and optimization.

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Flow Station Fundamentals
Target Audience/Description: This is a 3 day intensive course, and meant for new graduate/technician recruits newly employed to run an oil and gas gathering facility. At the end of the course, participants would gain in-depth knowledge in:

• Flow station control and safeguarding systems
• Flow station equipment and subsystems
• System Start up, Shut down and basic troubleshooting
• Process optimization, chemical injection, testing and monitoring
• Relevant utilities – drains, air, etc.

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Production System Optimisation
Target Audience: This course is a 5 day intensive program designed for engineering professionals in the oil and gas industry who are involved in production assets and are in a position to make a substantial difference to the performance of their producing assets. The course is suitable for the Production Engineering skill pool and all others who want to practice Production System Optimisation.
Description: Production System Optimisation (PSO) is part of the Well and Reservoir Management (WRM) process. During the course, participants will learn about the tools and techniques required for successful Production System Optimisation (PSO) and why it is important to use them. The course identifies the roles of each discipline involved in a PSO Review, including its preparation, participation, facilitation and follow-up. Participants will learn how to generate and maintain the key deliverable from the PSO Process which is a robust, prioritized list of optimization opportunities.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to understand and manage the process of Production System Optimisation, and be able to run an effective PSO Review.
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Gas Lift Operations
Target Audience/Description: This is a 3 day course, meant for engineers and field technicians working in an oil and gas facility, especially in brown fields with common characteristics of depleted reservoirs. This is especially useful to staff working oil facilities that have need for deeper working knowledge in secondary recovery techniques, operations and optimization of production. The course covers a comprehensive overview artificial recovery methods, types and factors that affect choice of techniques adopted. Major topics include:

• Characteristics of brown field reservoirs
• Secondary recovery techniques and types
• Gas lift methods and types, equipment, process, etc
• In flow and Out flow relationships
• Production optimization in gas lift facilities.

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Valves, pumps, hydraulics and compressors
Target Audience/Description: This is a 3 day course, meant for engineers and field technicians working in an manufacturing, oil and gas facility, This Participants will be able to identify the different types and functions of valves, pumps, hydraulics and compressor and there area of applications.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the operations and types of various valves, pumps, hydraulics and compressor.
Cost: N48, 000 only

All course packages include:

• lectures and or practical(*)
• Refreshment
• Comprehensive course notes and manual
• Certificate of recognition upon completion of the course
• Schedule training time (weekdays only, weekend only, evening only)