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The course targets nationals of Nile basin countries working in the areas of transboundary water management or the formulation of water resource management policies. The course is designed to provide a background of the NBI policy framework and improve understanding of transboundary water management and best practice in the Nile basin.
The course may also be of interest to staff of donor agencies active in the Nile region; academics and students of transboundary water management; professionals working in transboundary river basin management, environmental resources management, and international water law and diplomacy.
We recommend that you have basic knowledge of natural resources management and water management. You also need to have basic computer skills to be able to launch and view multi-media instruction materials.
On this page, when you scroll to the top, you will find enrol button. Click on this button and add your registration information to the page displayed. Click "create my NBI eLearning course account". Then the booking is complete, and you will have enrolled. Where can I obtain more information on the course? For more information on the NBI Induction course, please call the number +256 414 321 424, or send an email to: e-courses@nilebasin.org.
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English is the language used in multi-media instructional materials, for communication between trainees and moderators and in discussions on the discussion platform.
In the medium to long term and based, among other things, on feedback on the English course, the NBI may consider the translation of the English course to other major languages used in the Nile region.
Admission is open to anybody interested in the course, but priority will be given to citizens of the Nile riparian countries and to people involved in one way or another to the Nile cooperation process.
The course will be free of charge to persons admitted to the course.
It will help you understand and appreciate transboundary challenges and opportunities in cooperative basin management.
There are no course fees for you, as it aims at strengthening capacity and deepening knowledge of transboundary water resources in the Nile Basin.
Applicants must preferably be citizens of the Nile riparian countries or involved in promoting Nile cooperation. Applicants must also have attained a basic level of education (secondary school level) and have basic knowledge of geography, natural resources management, water management and international water law principles. Trainees also need to have basic computer skills to be able to launch and view multi-media instruction materials, download and read course notes, and participate in a discussion platform.
Participants need a computer or mobile communication appliance like a smartphone or tablet plus internet connectivity to be able to participate in the online course.
A Certificate of Successful Completion of the course shall be issued to participants who successfully complete the course. Participants who enrol on the course but are unable to attain the score required for the certificate of successful completion will receive an acknowledgement of their participation in the course.
To be able to receive the Certificate of Successful Completion of the Course, participants must fulfil the following requirements: (a) complete all xx lessons of the NBI Policy Framework Course; (b) take the knowledge check quizzes of the lessons; (c) take the graded quiz for the module and obtain a score equal to or greater than 50 marks (out of a maximum 100 marks); and (d) provide feedback on the NBI Induction Course (for improvement).
At present (2022) the NBI course is not accredited by any education accreditation body.
Credit points are a standard measure of workload (study hours) in university courses. At present (2022), the NBI Induction Course is not linked to any regular university course. Therefore, it will not be possible to transfer credit points from this course to your university course.
Please contact e-courses@nilebasin.org.
On this page, when you scroll to the top, you will find enrol button. Click on this button and add your registration information to the page displayed. Click "create My NBI eLearning course account". Then the booking is complete, and you will have enrolled.
Please contact e-courses@nilebasin.org.
For more information on the NBI Induction course, please call the number +256 414 321 424 . Or send an email to: e-courses@nilebasin.org.
A computer connected to the internet, and an up-to-date browser.
Yes, you can participate in the course upon enrolment. But you are encouraged to participate in the entire course.