Learn. Build. Innovate.
Hands-on technical and entrepreneurship programs to build Africa’s next generation of product designers, makers, fabricators, and hardware innovators.
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Regardless of your background you can become a specialist in 6 months
ZICS College of Technology (ZICOT) is building a new generation of technicians, makers, and entrepreneurs who are equipped with the technical and digital skills needed to design, fabricate, and innovate.
Our programs combine hands-on technical training with product development and entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to build sustainable careers and create solutions that transform industries.
Become a Specialist
Master a technical skill and become employable in manufacturing & fabrication.
Become a Maker
Design and build physical & smart products from scratch
Launch a Business
Learn production, pricing, operations, and scale your own venture. Learn More
Master the Skills That Build the Future
ZICS College of Technology equips innovators with practical technical training, hardware product expertise, and business capabilities to build careers and launch manufacturing-driven enterprises.
CAD Design & 3D Modelling
Learn to design industrial parts, furniture, buildings and mechanical components using industry-standard CAD software. Students will build 3D models, create engineering drawings, and prepare files for CNC, laser, and production workflows
CNC & Laser Cutting Machine Operation
A hands-on training on operating CNC routers and laser machines, material selection, toolpath generation, machine maintenance, and safety. Students will produce finished parts for real-world fabrication.
Welding & Fabrication
Master welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC), metal joining, cutting, frame fabrication, and structural build-outs. This is a practical-intensive program producing gate frames, furniture, and metal assemblies.
Industrial Painting & Finishing
Learn surface preparation, corrosion protection, painting techniques, powder coating basics, spraying systems, finishing standards, and safety practices for industrial and architectural products.
IoT & Embedded Systems
Build smart systems using sensors, microcontrollers, and connectivity modules. Students will develop IoT-enabled furniture, automation projects, security triggers, and device control dashboards.
Hardware Product Management
Develop the skills to lead physical/IoT products from concept to market. Covers product strategy, user research, hardware prototyping, manufacturing coordination, pricing, and GTM (go-to-market) execution
Metal Fabrication Business
A business-focused program for aspiring workshop owners and production managers. Covers costing, material procurement, pricing, workshop operations, safety, quality control, client delivery, and scaling a fabrication business.
Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
For innovators building physical or tech-enabled products. Participants receive mentorship, product validation support, prototyping access, business modelling, and investor readiness coaching
Real manufacturing experience
Portfolio of built products
Industry certification
Job placement support