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Africa Virtual College of Computer Technology
Computer Technology in Africa
This survey aims to understand the interest in 4IR computer skills e.g. software development, coding, AI and machine learning.
1.
Your contact information (optional)
Name
Age
City/Town
Country
Email Address
2.
What is your highest level of education
still in school
secondary school
college diploma
university degree
3.
What is your current employmement status? (you can choose more than 1 month)
employed (full time)
employed (part time)
studying (full time)
studying (part time)
unemployed for the past 6 months
unemployed for the past 12 months
unemployed for more than 12 months
Other (please specify)
4.
Potential barriers to online learning are
None
Poor internet connectivity
High cost of internet data
Access to reliable hardware e.g. laptop
Lack of access to reliable electricity
Lack of awareness of online learning modalities
Other (please specify)
5.
What Computer Technology training are you interested in? (you can choose more than 1 answer)
General coding
App development
Web applications
Artificial intelligence
Design thinking
Robotics
Blockchain
Data science
Basic electronic engineering
Other (please specify)
6.
Which
training providers do you currently use?
None
Udemy
Coursera
Khan academy
Teachable
MOOCS
Other (please specify)
7.
What are the problems / gaps with current providers?
high cost
no accredited certification
no physical mentoring / support
cost of data
Other (please specify)
8.
What is your reason for taking technology courses
general interest
for employment purposes
freelancing work
Other (please specify)
9.
What other training / skills would be of interest to you? (choose more than 1 answer)
Online sales
Social media marketing
Entrepreneurship
Business management
Negotiation skills
Financial management
Other (please specify)
10.
Your preferred method of training is
physical contact with trainer and other students
online training only
hydrid / blended of physical and online
Other (please specify)
11.
What length of course do you prefer
less than 20 hours
20 - 40 hours
40 - 60 hours
60 - 100 hours
> 120 hours
12.
Is local country accreditation important for you?
Yes
No
13.
Is accreditation with an international institution important for you?
Yes
No
14.
How much are you willing to pay for a 20 hour module with certification and 5 hour live tutor?
$60 / R899
$100 / R1599
$150 / R2299
15.
Any other comments
