All IPMC Ghana Short courses Fees, Admission, Requirement 2023

In our previous article, we did elaborate on some certifications offered by IPMC. And in this guide, we will also be enlightening our readers on some short courses or boot camp courses IPMC do offer as well.

IPMC are known to provide both short courses and certifications as well as university courses thus, diploma courses and professional diploma courses. (We do have an article that covers this part as well) They have been around for decades and have trained almost 2 million and counting students in the country.

Also, short courses can be termed as boot camp courses, these are courses that are taken for few months or sometimes weeks. These courses mostly do not last more than 6 months. Some last for days, weeks, and others for a month or two.

These are courses that are mostly, taken to boost one’s idea and knowledge in their field of study or job. It can also help make CV’s look professional and rich as well. In this article, we will touch on the short courses available now in their platform, how to enrol and also their centers available.

All The List of IPMC short courses or Boot Camp Courses

1.  R tools for Statistics:

In this course you’ll be enlightened with the introduction of programming in R. And this is a course designed for both beginners and individuals already familiar with programming. The topics to be studied includes, understanding file formats, basic R syntax, and how to use text editors to write code.

You’ll be also be taught some vital basics of programming like data structure and control structures. Not only that, you are going to learn more in this particular short course. To be enrolled to take this course you need to have some basic knowledge on R and R studio and knowledge of basic statistics.

Below is the curriculm of the course,

• Getting Started with R
• Variables, Loops and Data Structures
• Apply and other Functions
• Multidimensional Data

Currently, according to IPMC official website the fees to read this course is GHC 1,500.000. And registration package is optional.

2. Comptia N+:

This is course will be read for 6 weeks, and it will cost you GHC 850.00 to register. This is a short designed for network administrators, IT personnel and every individual working in the networking industry.

 The CompTIA Network+ proves knowledge of networking features and functions and is the leading vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals.

This particular course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies and basic design principles; adhere to wiring standards and use the testing tools.

Also, you have to be familiar or have taken some networking course CompTIA A++ like to make it simple and easy.

The course curriculum includes,

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Network
• Lesson 2: The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
• Lesson 3: Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards
• Lesson 4: The Current Ethernet Specifications
• Lesson 5: Networking Devices
• Lesson 6: Introduction to the Internet Protocol
• Lesson 7: IP Addressing
• Lesson 8: IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP and Introduction to NAT

• Lesson 9: Introduction to IP Routing
• Lesson 10: Routing Protocols
• Lesson 11: Switching and Virtual LANs
• Lesson 12: Wireless Networking
• Lesson 13: Authentication and Access Control
• Lesson 14: Network Threats and Mitigation
• Lesson 15: Physical Security and Risk
• Lesson 16: Wide Area Networks
• Lesson 17: Troubleshooting Tools
• Lesson 18: Software and Hardware Tools
• Lesson 19: Network Troubleshooting

3. Machine Learning Beginner:

This is a 1-month course for individuals willing to start their machine learning journey. This course entails  Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Naïve Bayes and Model Selection. The fees for this course is GHC 850.00 and a registration package that’s optional GHC 250.00

4. Microsoft Power BI:

This is  also a 2 months course for individuals willing to master Power BI. This Power BI certification course will help you gain expertise in Business Analytics. Also, you’ll master the concepts such as Power BI Desktop, Architecture, DAX, Service, Mobile Apps, Reports, and Q&A, to name a few, with industry use cases.

To enrol for this course, you have to have  some basic knowledge of Excel functions—Sum, Avg, Min, Max and Vlookup and also working knowledge of pivot tables, pivot charts and simple charts.

Below is the curriculm for this course;

• Introduction to Power BI
• Power BI Desktop and Data Transformation
• Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
• Data Visualization
• Introduction to Power BI Service, Q&A and Quick Insights
• Connectivity Modes
• Power BI Report Servers
• Using R & Python in Power BI
• Advanced Analytics In Power BI

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5. Robotics:

Robotics is one of the powerful IT domain and just like AI the world will soon be run by robots and AI technology. In terms of jobs and even security like soldiers. In this particular course, you’ll  learn the overview and automated system technology.

Students will be introduced to a lot of about robotics like, automation, manufacturing, robotic programming, interface robotic communication and many others.

This is a 2 months course that do not require students to have any sort of experience. This means everybody is eligible to read this course. Below is the curriculum of the course;

• Introduction to robotic systems
• Spatial descriptions
• Kinematics
• Jacobians
• Dynamics
• Trajectory generation
• Position and force control

The fees for this course is GHC 1,500.00 and also comes with a GHC 250.00 registration package which is optional.

6. Social Media Marketing:

This is a 1-month course for individuals willing to study or advance their knowledge and skills in the social media marketing aspect. In this course you’ll be taught social media marketing and the step-by-step procedures to get a lot of stuff done by  yourself.

As social media is taking over the world now, almost all business are paying attention to social media and are finding a way to monetize their followers and turn them to mere followers to customers.

Tutors of this course are experienced one’s and are going to take you through vital and complex processes. After the 1-month course you can perfectly and confidently run a business on social media platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Quora, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and many others.

To study this course you will need to have some knowledge about search engines and MS Office suite. Below is the curriculum of the course;

• Public Relations/ Brand Professionals
• Social Media Marketing Managers
• Social Media Consultants
• Social Media Strategist / Specialists
• Blogger/ Social Media Copywriter
• Public Affairs Officers
• Media Relations Executives

The fees for this course is GHC 850.00 and 250.00 which is an optional registration package.

7. Introduction to Blockchain:

This is also a 1-month course that will introduce you into the blockchain world. Students will be introduced to the fundamental building blocks of blockchain technology as well as its application in cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance and enterprise networks. It will begin by covering the fundamentals of money, banking, and payment systems, as well as relevant areas of computer science such as cryptography and distributed systems.

Below is the curriculum of the course;

• Intro
• Bitcoin mechanics
• Consensus protocols
• Ethereum and decentralized applications
• Decentralized finance and economics
• Privacy on a public blockchain
• Scaling the blockchain
• Final topics

There is no particular base knowledge required to be able to study this particular program. The fees for his program is GHC 850.00

8. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner:

This is a 2 weeks course offered by IPMC. This course covers the four key areas that’s the cloud concepts, security and compliance, billing and pricing and technology. This is a good course for individuals willing or preparing to take a certified cloud practitioner exam.

Below is the course curriculum;

• Part I Domain 1: Cloud Concepts
• Part II Domain 2: Security
• Part III Domain 3: Technology
• Part IV Domain 4: Billing and Pricing

The fees for this course is GHC 850.00 and for certification is GHC 650.00 and a GHC 250.00 registration package which is optional.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification is the foundational certification for Amazon Web Services. This path covers the four key areas that are covered by this certification including cloud concepts, security and compliance, technology, and billing and pricing. The information and resources contained in this path will be vital in preparing to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

9. Microsoft Excel 2019 intermediate:

This is a 3 weeks duration course, and it’s for individuals willing to be perfect with Microsoft Excel 2019. This course is an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019 and students will be  taught how to create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks.

Below is the curriculm;

• Module 1: Creating a Microsoft Excel Workbook
• Module 2: The Ribbon
• Module 3: The Backstage View (The File Menu)
• Module 4: The Quick Access Toolbar
• Module 5: Entering Data in Microsoft Excel Worksheets
• Module 6: Formatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets
• Module 7: Using Formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Module 8: Working with Rows and Columns
• Module 9: Editing Worksheets
• Module 10: Finalizing Microsoft Excel Worksheets

No tough prerequisites required. The fees for this particular course is GHC 450.00

10. HTML5 & CSS3:

This is a 1-month course for individuals willing to dive into web development. HTML and CSS is something you can never snub. HTML is like the skeleton of a web page and CSS is used to style these webpages to make it look attract.

In this course, you’ll be polishing your front-end skills with HTML and CSS. At the end of the course you’ll have some fundamental knowledge about CSS and HTML and also up your web development skills.

Below is the curriculum of the course;

• Introduction to Web Development
• Introduction to HTML
• Forms and Inputs
• Introduction to CSS
• Advanced CSS
• Transitions and Animations
• Responsive Web Design

The fee for this course is GHC 550.00 currently. Also, you need no requirements to be able to enrol for this course. Everybody can take it once you have your fees ready.

How To Enrol & IPMC Short courses Fees

To enrol yourself or any of the above listed courses, you simply have to visit their official website and fill a form or book a demo. You will be asked few questions like, your name, educational qualification, your preferred center or campus, email address etc…

You will be contacted later and there your admission processes begins. And for the cost or fees of the above listed courses, them all vary, your fees are determined by the course you are reading, or you’ll be reading.

So to know the fees, visit their official website and navigate to your preferred course page and check if there is a listed price there. If No… Contact the support team and asked them through their contact us page.

#We did add prices to some listed courses above. These are the current prices listed on IPMC short courses page. The prices are not fixed, they are subjected to change anytime.

IPMC Centers  or Campuses

• NCC Technology Center/Kwame Nkrumah Circle
• Tema Community 25/C-25 mall ,Dev-Traco Junction, community 25 ,Tema
• Pearson VUE Center/Kwame Nkrumah Circle         
• Technology Center/Kwame Nkrumah Circle
• North Legon/House No.1, Kofi Annan Avenue, Avenue E
• Tema Community 6/11/12 Obetsebi Lamptey St. Community 6
• Takoradi/Library Building, 53 Paa Grant Blvd, Amanful
• Shiashie/Obuakon Avenue, East Legon
• Kumasi/Near Ahodwo Round About Opposite Golf Park, Santaase Road
• Dansoman/Exhibition Near Dansoman Market         

In a Nutshell,

 To conclude above are currently the offered  short courses by IPMC according to their training website. These are all astounding courses that will help you level up your game and be the best amongst  your colleagues.

Today, Human resource managers who employ workers on behalf of companies, like to have competent candidates for job vacancies in their organization. The main motive is to help them achieve their aims or goals as an organization. Having any of these certifications can help you stand out from other candidates.

For further questions, you can do well to contact IPMC support team on their official website to get your question answered.

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Article Reference:

IPMC Training Website, Page link (https://www.ipmctraining.com/shortCourse)