NetHope Academy

The NetHope Academy provides technology training and resources to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) staff and Program Workers at nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) serving developing countries. The goal of the program is to help NGOs improve emergency response and enhance organizational effectiveness by strengthening crucial ICT skills. Learn more

Sponsor an IT Professional
Provide Mentorship and/or Scholarship opportunity to developing world IT Professionals

Train an IT Pro for as little as $100/week
E-Mentor an IT Pro to help them gain valuable IT skills
Help IT Staff at major NGOs overcome the enormous challenges in supporting information and communication technologies
Become part of an IT Professional Community that supports the largest humanitarian organizations in the world

Sponsor an IT Intern
Provide a six month internship opportunity for a recent college graduate

Sponsor an Intern for $50/week
Provide valuable job experience for recent graduate in the IT industry
Interns learn VSAT setup, software installation, deployment, maintenance and administration
Help alleviate the workload of major NGO IT departments while giving an intern valuable experience

E-Learning Voucher Program
NetHope Academy is offering a limited number of E-learning vouchers for designated self-paced, online courses. Whether you are looking to improve how you use Microsoft Office in everyday business or to develop your expertise as a system administrator, system engineer, or desktop support specialist, you can find training to fit your needs.

Request a voucher

Review the list of available self-paced online courses on the NetHope Academy site.

Classes geared for IT professionals: http://www.nethopeictskills.com/ictPros_Courses.html
Classes geared for non-IT staff: http://www.nethopeictskills.com/progWorkers_Courses.html

Send email ictskillsinfo@nethope.org and request one NetHope Academy's voucher. Include the following information in your email:

Subject Line: E-Learning Voucher
First name and surname
Email address
Organization

NetHope is in the process of updating all curriculum offerings. Check back for future offerings.

Send questions about NetHope ICT Skills Training to ictskillsinfo@nethope.org.

Thank you for your interest.

Take Classes Now
Through a partnership with IPMC and New Horizons, NetHope members can sign up to attend courses for a 30% discount. Go to the individual training centers website (listed below), review the course list, sign up for courses and tell them you are a NetHope member. This offer is only available at these locations:

IPMC

New Horizons

NetHope Supporters
Find a list of NetHope contributors providing in-kind donations of courseware, training expertise, facilities and products.

ICT Skills Building Profile (PDF, 828k)
Learn more about the NetHope ICT Skills Building Initiative and the impact of training on humanitarian workers around the world.

ICT Professionals install, maintain, manage and support information and communications technology for NGOs, either at headquarters or in the field. Click here to learn more about training options, job objectives, and courses for ICT Professionals.

Program Workers develop, manage and implement projects and programs for NGOs, either at headquarters or in the field. They use computers and the Internet to help fulfill their daily work tasks, create and communicate ideas, work with numbers and data, and manage teams. Click here to learn more about training options, job objectives, and courses for Program Workers.