This article was first published on the New Vision website on April 28, 2023
By Umar Nsubuga
UKETA founder Dr. Natalie Bitature, has urged Ugandans to embrace online courses to upskill professionals.
Speaking during the launch in Kampala, Bitature said UKETA is going to be the platform for everyone, it is designed to provide a comprehensive and flexible learning experience, empowering professionals to acquire new skills.
According to Bitature, UKETA is tailored to meet the unique needs of professionals across various industries, including business, technology, finance, marketing, and leadership among other courses.
She said this platform will offer a wide range of courses, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, to cater to learners with different skill levels and backgrounds.
“Courses are curated by industry experts and thought leaders, ensuring that learners receive the most up-to-date and relevant content”, she said.
“We are excited to launch UKETA and provide professionals with a cutting-edge platform to enhance their skills and stay ahead in their careers. Every effort was made in designing the platform to ensure we deliver high-quality, practical and relevant learning experiences that can empower professionals to achieve their career goals and excel in their respective industries”, Bitature said.
Shakib Nsubuga an instructor said everything can now be done online, including teaching, lecturing and carrying out student assessments. “But online education’s success will depend on factors such as good Internet connection, learning software, digital skills, availability and access to technology and its UKETA has brought to the public.
UKETA offers a user-friendly and interactive learning environment, with features such as engaging video lessons, interactive quizzes, practical assignments, and community forums to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. The platform is accessible via desktop and mobile devices making learning convenient and flexible for busy professionals.
Joel Muhumuza, one of the UKETA instructors said, “The courses focus on practicality and real-world applications. The platform offers hands-on, industry-relevant assignments and projects that allow learners to apply their knowledge and skills in practical scenarios.
This approach enables professionals to immediately apply what they have learned in their work environment, making the learning experience highly practical and valuable.
UKETA offers a limited-time promotional offer with discounts on select courses, making it even more affordable for learners to embark on their learning journey.
According to Muhumuza UKETA plans to regularly update its course offerings and expand its partnerships with renowned institutions of higher learning to enhance the learning experience for its users continuously.
He also said investing in technology will support Uganda’s quest to attain middle-income status since it absorbs more young people and allows them to use their skills to create jobs.
