The Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR) is a Regional Centre of Excellence in Energy Training and Capacity Building. The institute offers Professional courses to corporate organizations, private companies and contractors in the fields of Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Fiber Optics and Management. The Institute also offers tailor made courses in any topic within the fields.

Course Target Duration

Safety Competency in Power Systems

Company and Contractor Staff Involved in Working on or Around High Voltage Power Systems

5 days

Safety Competency in Power Systems; Single Wire Earth Return System (offered through e-learning platform)    

Overhead Line Construction and Maintenance

Company and Contractor Staff In- volved in Powerline Construction and Maintenance

3 weeks

Installation and Maintenance of Street Lighting

County Government, Company and Contractor Staff Involved in Street Lighting

5 days

Jointing and Termination of Power Cables

Company and Contractor Staff In- volved in Jointing and Termination of Low and High Voltage Cables

5 days

Operation and Maintenance of Power & Distribution Transformers

Technical Staff Involved in Jointing Operation and Maintenance of Transformers

5 days

Safe Operation and Maintenance of Switchgear and Circuit Breakers

Technical Staff Involved in Operation and Maintenance of Switchgear

5 days

Technical Appreciation - Solar PV Installation

Non-Technical Staff; Facility Owners

2 days

Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power PV Systems - Tl

County Government Technical Staff; Solar PV Vendors; Solar
PV System Installers,Instructors, Project Managers, Architects

5 days

Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power PV Systems - T2

Advancement from Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power PV System -Tl.

5 days

Installation of Hybrid and Grid -ne Power Systems - T3

Advancement from Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power PV System - T2

5 days

Wind Energy Fundamentals - Design and Development Technology

Technical Staff who Install, Maintain and Repair Wind Turbine Power Plants

5 days

Repair and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

Technical Staff Involved in Maintaining and Repair of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

5 days

Small Hydro Power Plant Fundamentals, Operations and Maintenance

Technical Staff Involved in Devel- opment Operations and Mainte- nance of Small Hydro Plants

5 days

Energy Management  Essentials

Facility Engineers, Energy Auditors, Environmental Officers, Building Services Managers and Plant Managers

5 days

Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities for Commercial and Industrial Systems

Facility Engineers, Energy Auditors, Environmental Officers, Building Services Managers and Plant Managers and Entrepreneurs Contractors

5 days

Fundamentals of Fiber Optics

Technical Staff Involved in Fiber Optics Cable Installation

5 days

Fiber Optics Installation on Power Lines I(for LV and MV)

Contractor Staff Involved in Fiber Optics Cable Installation on Powerlines

5 days

Cyber Security

ICT Staff

5 days

Structured Cabling (Fiber and Copper)

ICT Network Technical Persons

5 days

Supervisory Skills for Technical Staff (Team Leaders)

Technical Team Leaders

5 days

Fire Safety

All staff

4 days

First Aid

All staff

4 days

Occupational Safety & Health

Company & Contractor Safety Committees Members

5 days

Cisco CCNA Level 1 - 4

ICT Networking Staff

4 Months

Computer Skills (ICDL)

  1. Base Module
  2. Intermediate Module
  3. Advanced Module

Computers Users

One Month Per Module