UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE (UZ)

SHORT COURSES: JANUARY 2016 INTAKE

UZ has unveiled a wide range of new and exciting short courses which commence in January 2016. These courses provide focused solutions for both individual and
organizational specific development needs, featuring interactive and practical learning sessions. The courses will enable participants to refresh, update and benchmark their
knowledge and skills. Developed and led by our team of experts, the courses are based on the latest thinking and best practice, giving participants the opportunity to learn in a
collaborative environment where they can share and compare experiences in small groups.
Appropriate UZ Certificate will be issued to individuals upon completion of the courses.
NB: These courses are open to any interested person. Applications are therefore invited for the 2016 short courses as detailed below.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

Duration / Dates

Fees

Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering

Principles and Methods of Soil Sampling and Analysis

1115 January 2016

$60 per day

Crop Science
Oyster Mushroom Production,
Potato production,
Weed Control,
Bee-Keeping for Business

18 January
19 January
20 January
21 January

$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00

Animal Science
Poultry Production, Feed Formulation and Manufacturing

8 430pm
8 430pm
8 430pm
8 430pm

09 12 February 2016
$130.00

FACULTY OF ARTS
Certificate in English Language Skills
Certificate in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Certificate in Translation and Interpretation
Certificate in Zimbabwean History
Certificate in Dance & Acting Skills for infants.
Ndebele for Beginners Certificate
Shona for Beginners Certificate
Chinese for Beginners Certificate
French for Beginners Certificate
Germany for Beginners Certificate
Portuguese for Beginners Certificate
Revision Workshop on Prescribed A Level and O Level Literature
Workshop on Autobiography/Biography/Memoir writing
Events Management
Film and television Production

5 to 8 January 2016
January to June
January 2016
TBA
2 weeks in January 2016
January 2016
January 2016
January-March ( Weekend or Evening classes)
11 to 31 January 2016
11 to 31 January 2016
11 to 31 January 2016
8 to 9 January 2016
TBA
January March
April-June

$ 500.00
$ 300.00
$ 250.00
TBA
$ 30.00
$ 250.00
$ 250.00
$200.00
$ 350.00
$ 350.00
$ 350.00
$ 400.00
TBA
$250.00
$250.00

Certificate in Taxation
Executive Certificate in Finance for Business Managers & Professionals
Executive Certificate in Tourism Marketing and Customer Relationship Management

11 January to 5 February 2016

25 - 27 January 2016
11 January to 5 February 2016

$370.00
$100.00
$260.00

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Lectures commence on 06 February 2016.

Competence Certificate in Adult Education

Certificate in Safety and Hygiene in Food Services
Oyster Mushroom Production
Certificate in Professional Counseling
Certificate in Gender Studies
Certificate in Sign Language
Certificate in Braille and Transcription
Certificate in Pre-School Pedagogy
Certificate in Teaching & Assessment of Reading across the School Curriculum
Certificate in Conference Paper Presentation ,Speech and Report Writing
Certificate in Visual Arts
Certificate in Choral Conducting

3 weeks Saturdays only 8-5pm

8 weeks Saturdays only 8-5pm
8 weeks Saturdays only 8-5pm
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-5pm
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-4pm
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-4pm or 5pm 7pm (Mon - Fri)
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-4pm or 5pm 7pm (Mon - Fri)
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-5pm
11 weeks Saturdays only 8-4pm
11 weeks Saturday only 8-4pm
11 weeks Saturday only 8-4pm
11 weeks Saturday only 8-4pm

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

$200.00
$300.00
$100.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering
Pavement Design
Pavement Construction Materials
Pavement Construction Methodologies
Pavement Rehabilitation Methodologies
Pavement Construction Supervision
Pavement Maintenance
Pavement Infrastructure Financing

2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days
2 days

$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00

Geoinformatics and Surveying

GIS Introductory level
GIS Intermediate level
GIS Advanced level

5 days
5 days
5 days

$400.00
$400.00
$400.00

Mechanical Engineering
Energy Management
Tribology and Lubrication
AUTOCAD
Maintenance Engineering
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Project Management
Renewable Energy (Solar Thermal)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Basic Automotive Maintenance

5 days
5 days
5 days
5 days
5 days
5 days
5 days
3 days
14 days

$50 per day

$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$100 per day
$ 50 per day

Environmental Management
Basic Mining Operations
Mine Machinery

3 days
3 days
3 days

$150.00
$150.00
$150.00

Metallurgical Engineering
(Non Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy) Tantalite
(Non Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy) Gold
(Non Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy) Chromium

1 day
1 day
1 day

$75.00
$75.00
$75.00

Mining Engineering

Faculty of Law
Certificate in Para-Legal Studies
Certificate in Medicine and the Law for Doctors, Nurses and Medical staff (focusing

January 2016 to March Weekends only

March 2016

$300.00
T.B.A

March 2016

T.B.A

11 January to 11 April
Weekdays 5pm to 7pm

$60.00 per
module

15 January to 15 April
Weekdays 8 am to 4pm

$400.00
$400.00
$400.00

medical negligence)
Diploma in Legislative Drafting

FACULTY OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Economics Department
Executive Certificate in Economics

Rural and Urban Planning

Certificate in Project Planning and Management (CPPM)
Certificate in Housing and Urban Development (CHUD)
Certificate in AutoCAD

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Statistical Modeling and Forecasting
PC Hardware Maintenance, Repair and Upgrading
Data Communications and Networking
Linux Administration 1
Linux Administration 2
Info-Security and Data management
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
Data management and Analysis Using Epi Info and SPSS
Data management and Analysis Using CSPRO Info and SPSS
Mathematical Methods in Corruption Management
Financial Mathematics
Geology for Non-Geologists
Quality Control (Statistical Process and Product Control
Data Management and Analysis Using STATA
Diamond Exploration and Identification

11 15 January 2016
11 15 January 2016 Saturdays
11 15 January 2016 Saturdays
18 23 January 2016 Saturdays
25 30 January 2016 Saturdays
11 31 January 2016
16 January to 9 April 2016
18 22 January 2016
18 22 January 2016
20 22 January 2016
20 29 January 2016
25 29 January 2016
25 29 January 2016
25 29 January 2016
01 February 2016

8-1pm or 5:30 7:30 pm

8-1pm or 5:30 7:30 pm
8-1pm or 5:30 7:30 pm
8-1pm or 5:30 7:30 pm

(Mon - Fri)
(Mon - Fri)
(Mon - Fri)
(Mon - Fri)

$400.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$100.00
$ 100.00
$500.00
$550.00
$350.00
$350.00
$500.00
$400.00
$450.00
$350.00
$400.00
$150.00

Mathematics Bridging Course

06 February to 28 May 2016

$525.00

25 27 January 2016 (Research Scientist)

28 29 January 2016 ( Animal Attendants)

$260.00
$150.00

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

Animal Welfare and Ethical use of Laboratory Animals for Research
Laboratory Animals Attendance

APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Application forms should be obtained and forwarded to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
ZIMBABWE
Tel 303212/20 ext 11116
E-mail admissions@admin.uz.ac.zw
NOTE THAT PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS