Smart Cities Course Registration Opened

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has opened registration for its first course offering under the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Academic Training Centre (ATC) programme.

About the Course

Design and Development of Smart Cities is an 8-day introductory level course that provides an overview of the essential aspects of smart city development.

What is a Smart Sustainable City?

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The ITU defines a smart sustainable city as an innovative city that uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve the quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness, while ensuring the needs of present and future generations are met regarding economic, social, environmental, and cultural aspects.

This course should be of particular interest to intermediate and senior personnel in government offices, regulatory authorities, public and private entities responsible for proposing and installing solutions for smart cities, and members of academia and researchers in related fields.

Schedule and Registration

The 8-day course runs from December 4-11, 2023. Online registration is available through https://academy.itu.int/user/register, with registration closing on November 30, 2023. For further details, contact >.

As a recognised ATC, The UWI offers ITU-certified non-degree training courses to industries through its Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management, Mona Faculty of Science and Technology, and St. Augustine Engineering Institute. This timely initiative is being coordinated by the The Office of Global Affairs.

The Benefits of Collaboration

In a statement, Ms Sandrea Maynard, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs, commented on the collaboration, saying “the ITU has seen the value of partnering with The UWI to address capacity and upskilling needs in the region. In the context of the University’s Revenue Revolution, this initiative provides a unique opportunity to introduce The UWI brand to a global market and act as an entry-point to our related programs on all our campuses.”}

The Power of Joint Certification

Upon completing these courses, individuals and companies receive a joint ITU/UWI certification, further increasing The UWI’s global profile in its partnership with the global regulator in the field of telecommunications and ICTs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the course?; The 8-day course runs from December 4-11, 2023.

When must I register?; Registration closes on November 30, 2023.

Who should enroll? This course should be of particular interest to intermediate and senior personnel in government offices, regulatory authorities, public and private entities responsible for proposing and installing solutions for smart cities, and members of academia and researchers in related fields.

What do I do next?; You can register through the course catalogue page (https://academy.itu.int/user/register) or contact Dr. Louis-Ray Harris for more information.