Training in Progress

Training Programme for ICT Network Managers in Latin America and the Caribbean 2025–2026

The Training Programme for ICT Network Managers in Indigenous and Rural Communities 2025-2026 is being conducted. This capacity-building initiative, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), Rhizomatica, and REDES A.C., combines:

• 5 online courses (June-December 2025)
• 1 in-person bootcamp (first quarter of 2026)

Status: Applications closed. Programme in progress.

These courses are being conducted through our online platform at moodle@rhizomatica.org

Focus Areas
• Community-centered connectivity solutions
• Digital accessibility and inclusion
• Sustainable ICT project management
• Gender perspective approach

Course Details

  1. Community Communication Project Development
  2. Fundamentals of Electricity and Solar Energy
  3. Telecommunications and Community Networks
  4. Regulatory Framework for Telecommunications and Broadcasting
  5. Project Sustainability

Training for Community Network Leaders in Africa

We are conducting the Blended Training Programme for ICT Network Managers in Indigenous and Rural Communities Across Africa. This capacity-building initiative is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), Rhizomatica Communications, and the African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI).
The curriculum blends five online courses (June–December 2025) with an in-person bootcamp (2026). Key focus areas include:
• Community-centered connectivity solutions
• Digital accessibility and inclusion
• Sustainable ICT project management
• Gender-equitable and youth-friendly approaches

Status: Applications closed. Programme in progress.

These courses are being conducted through our online platform at moodle@rhizomatica.org

More info: cnlearning@apc.org