ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Information Access Centre
Empowering Zimbabwe Through Digital Access & Innovation
The ZOU Information Access Centre offers world-class training in digital skills, AI tools, assistive technologies, and content creation.
Information Access Centre
A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training and empowering youth and communities with digital skills, entrepreneurship, AI tools, and content creation capabilities through international collaboration.
About the Information Access Centre
What is the IAC?
The Information Access Centre (IAC) serves as a premier hub for training and empowering youth and communities with essential digital skills. Our core mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing entry-level and advanced courses in digital literacy, entrepreneurship skills, introductory training in AI tools, and content creation using state-of-the-art workstations with advanced processing capacity.
Training Labs
State-of-the-art training facilities equipped with high-performance workstations for digital skills development, AI tools training, and content creation.
Digital Lounge
Modern digital space with access to e-books, journals, multimedia resources, and assistive access tools for the physically challenged including braille tools and adaptive technologies.
Assistive Technology
Specialised training on braille notetakers, FM hearing assistive systems, portable magnifiers, and multi-device adaptive keyboards for users with disabilities.
Partnership Programs
Joint training initiatives and exchange programs with Korean institutions fostering innovation and knowledge transfer.
Zimbabwe – Korea Partnership
Zimbabwe and Korea are working together to support this initiative. On the Zimbabwean side, the partnership is led by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) together with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. On the Korean side, the partnership is supported by the Government of Korea through the National Information Agency (NIA).
This collaboration means that both governments are combining their expertise, resources, and support to strengthen ICT capacity, promote skills development, and create opportunities that benefit ZOU and the country at large.
Zimbabwean Partners
Zimbabwe Open University
Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
Korean Partners
National Information Society Agency (NIA)
Government of Korea
This strategic partnership brings together the Zimbabwe Open University and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education with Korea's National Information Society Agency (NIA), creating a unique platform for digital skills training, youth empowerment, and technological advancement.
Our Courses & Training Programmes
Gain industry-relevant skills through our practical, hands-on programmes designed to empower youth, professionals, and individuals with disabilities in the digital economy.
Upcoming Courses — July 2026
Hands-on introductory-to-intermediate training on six key assistive devices supporting individuals with visual, hearing, and motor impairments. Covers Braille notetakers, FM hearing systems, digital magnifiers, and adaptive keyboards.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Assistive Devices
- Devices for Visual Impairment
- Devices for Hearing Impairment
- Devices for Motor & Multiple Disabilities
- Integration & Troubleshooting
A foundational blended-learning course covering core ICT concepts, hardware assembly, operating systems, networking basics, cybersecurity, and digital ethics for community members seeking essential IT skills.
Course Outline:
- IT Basics, Hardware & Assembly
- Operating Systems & Software
- Networking Fundamentals
- Security & Data Protection
- Ethics & Digital Citizenship
An in-depth practical course on printing technologies covering laser, inkjet, thermal, and impact printers. Learn diagnostics, PCB testing, preventive maintenance, and network printer configuration.
Course Outline:
- Printing Technologies & Mechanisms
- Electronics & Mechanics (PCB, fusers)
- Preventive Maintenance Schedules
- Software, Drivers & Network Config
- Fault Diagnosis & Repairs
