Frequently Asked Questions
Answer all of your questions
Why choose Institute of Forensics and ICT Security Uganda (IFIS) over other training providers?
Quality
•IFIS has some of the best trainers in the business, we are the only accredited training Centre in East Africa by EC-Council, this makes IFIS a Great Place to Study. Our trainers excel not just in depth and width of knowledge, but also in the all important qualities of patience and ability to explain difficult concepts in simple terms. Verify by contacting former students and reading about their experiences in Alumni section. For qualities that you can expect in an IFIS teacher. •IFIS is an Authorized training partner of NUIX, Cisco, EC-Council and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Convenience
•We provide an end-to-end solution – hotel, meals, transport, Hospitality Desk support so that you can focus on studies. •All boot camps start every month and are conveniently scheduled. You can also start from Any Date if you opt for 1-on-1 training. •Our boot camps are guaranteed to run and are never cancelled due to insufficient registrations. •Since IFIS offers a very wide range of courses, by choosing us you get connected to a training provider which can also cater to your future training needs.
Flexibility
•We offer Customized training’s for special requirements. •The deposit is refundable in case you are not able to attend for any reason. You can actually cancel a class 7 days prior to arrival with no penalty. $55 will be deducted as administration charges.
Cost
•The total cost of attending our trainings is less than 50% of the cost anywhere else.
What is a Boot Camp?
Boot Camp is an intense residential training programme in a distraction free environment.
What is the Batch Size?
The maximum batch size is 5 students. In Instructor-led training (ILT), quality has an inverse proportion to the number of students in a class. Beyond 20 students, ILT is more like self-learning. This is the reason why we guarantee small batch sizes.
Can I Avail Extra Time?
Yes. You can avail extra lab time in the evening.
What is the Schedule of Training?
Class timings are from; Boot Camp Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, weekend classes start at 9:00pm to 5pm, Sunday from 9pm to 12noon. You have Sunday afternoons to relax, self study, and prepare for exams.
Can We Do More Training with 1-ON-1 Options
Yes. In 1-on-1 training, you have the flexibility to spend more time on topics which are new to you and skip topics with which you are already conversant. Also you do not have to wait for queries of co-students to be answered. Thus you learn more as compared to group training.
Is cost the only reason why I should consider IFIS?
Cost is not the only reason why people travel to IFIS for training. Quality of training, small batch size, convenient start dates, holiday experience, and flexibility are some of the other very important reasons.
What is the mode of payment?
We recieve both cash and Cheques at Institute of Forensics and ICT Security.
Do I have to take any precautions while visiting Uganda on the health account?
Uganda is pretty safe from health point of view. Most of our students come without vaccinations and have never faced a problem. However, it is advisable to consult your physician before coming to Uganda.
Do you provide Passing Guarantee?
Yes, we do. In case you are not able to pass the exam, IFIS will provide 1-on-1 doubt clearing sessions (if required) with your trainer, delivered via Live Virtual Classroom. This is a unique Passing Guarantee which no other training provider in the world offers.
How can I be sure that IFIS is real?
You can verify by looking up the partner list on EC-council website. You can also visit blogs (Testimonials) of our students.
Can I actually cancel a boot camp before arrival without penalty?
Yes, if you are not able to join the boot camp for any reason and inform us 7 days prior, there is no penalty and the deposit will be refunded to you.
Is it possible to bring my partner with me?
Yes, you can bring your partner with you. However, there will be an additional cost in terms of Hotel accommodation and meals.
Do you offer online training?
Yes, currently, we are strategizing only in Africa. Soon, we shall roll out