About Us
Welcome to HICS Academy
The Training Brand of Ham Network Ltd,
HICS Academy, formerly known as Ham Institute of Cyber Security was established in 2017 as the first online instructor-led Cybersecurity Academy in Africa. It was primarily established as a skills-led and career-focused cyber security institute that will leverage on educational technology to groom the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in Africa.
Our Story
It was established to address the shortfall of cybersecurity professionals, create extensive cybersecurity awareness within the African community and make Africa relevant in the Cyber Security Community.
Since established HICS Academy has designed and supported different cyber security trainings, courses, programs, and initiatives which includes the Cybersecurity Career Pathway Program, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, etc. It has also partnered with different international certification bodies such as CompTIA & PECB and prepare the African community towards being certified through training which also prepares them to pass globally recognized certification examinations.
The quality of our courses and programs are being assessed by CPD Accreditation Group, UK. So far, we have enrolled students from about 10 different Africa countries including Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe & Mali.
Our Mission
- To be a destination for skilled cybersecurity professional.
- To build like-minded cybersecurity professionals from Africa to the world.
Our Vision
- To be a source of professional cybersecurity solutions to the entire world.
Why Choose HICS Academy
- Certified & Experienced Instructors: HICS Academy instructors are highly experienced and Certified.
- Network Opportunities: You will have the opportunity to network and make friends with international students.
- Employment Opportunities: Our career-focused programs are designed to make our students ready to fill cybersecurity job vacancies with different partnering organizations upon graduation.
- Accredited & Recognized: We are Accredited with the CPD Accreditation Group UK and recognized by CompTIA & PECB as their training partner
- Study from ANYWHERE: Student can complete their studies virtually from any part of the world with access to a good computer and a stable internet connection
Student Reviews
What Our Students Says
Peter A Lyakangisa
Zambia National Service, ZambiaStudying here has exposed me to the reality of cyber hygiene and awareness which has improved my job efficiency. I would truly recommend HICS Academy to friends, family and colleagues as the best place for cyber security education.
Benjamin Adick
Abuja International Airport, NigeriaI am so grateful to HICS Academy. I am now a better Digital Forensics Officer. My perspective to forensics flipped completely.
Wyclyfe Odhiambo
Health IT Research Expert, Kenya The whole experience felt like being in an international class with diverse students somewhere in another country yet I was sitting behind my computer from the comfort of my home country Kenya.
Arnold Charles
BotswanaStudying with HICS was a right move to take. My life has changed and I got a good job at a private security and moving on to start consulting company. HICS has a good study material with a professional standard and my lecture there was very helpful every step of the way to make things easy to understand and execute.
TEBOGO TICO KAMATI
BotswanaI have taken three (3) different courses and I still intend to take more because it has made me a cyber security professional I never tought I could become.
Micheal Chinonso
University of Gasua, NigeriaI attended the Cyber Terrorism & Counter Terrorism course at this academy and as a lecturer, they exceeded my expectation with great content and good teaching style.
Partners
Recognition & Accreditation
