Small, hands-on classes for school leavers, university students, workers and business owners. Every lesson includes practice on a real computer, and computers are provided at the center.
Learning by Doing
Every course runs at the center in Ferry, Kigamboni and online. Small groups, a real instructor, and you build something in every class.
Beginner · 4 weeks · Physical & Online
Beginner · 4 weeks · Physical & Online
Beginner · 4 weeks · Physical & Online
Beginner–Intermediate · 8 weeks · Physical & Online
Beginner · 8 weeks · Physical & Online
Beginner–Intermediate · 4 weeks · Physical & Online
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YouTube, ChatGPT and online documentation are great tools, and we use them in class. What they can't do is check your work, notice when you're stuck, or keep you going until you finish.
YouTube tutorials
Free AI chatbots
Free documentation
Every session follows the same structure, so you always know what to expect and most of the time is spent practising on a computer.
0:00–0:10 · 10 min
A quick review of the last session and a short warm-up or typing drill.
0:10–0:35 · 25 min
The facilitator shows the new topic on the projector, step by step.
0:35–1:15 · 40 min
You complete the day's activity while the facilitator moves around the room helping.
1:15–1:25 · 10 min
Share what you did; common mistakes are corrected and questions answered.
1:25–1:30 · 5 min
Key points, plus a short practice task to try before next time.
Show, then do
Every step is demonstrated, then you try it yourself immediately.
Hands on keyboards
You're using the computer for at least half of every session.
At the pace of the room
Faster learners are paired with those who need more support, so nobody is left behind.
Real, local examples
Jobs, businesses, school and daily life in Dar es Salaam, not abstract exercises.
Every Friday is a practical lab that brings the whole week's skills together in one task.
VIVA Digital Center is an ICT training provider based in Ferry, Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam. We help individuals and organizations build the practical digital skills they need for study, work and business.
Our approach is simple: Learning by Doing. Classes are small and hands-on, every session includes practice on a computer, and you leave each course with real work you've completed yourself.
“I've finished school and have months before college. I want skills, not idle time.”
Start with Digital Essentials, then Excel. Parents: classes are small and every student works on a computer at the center.
“I know the theory from class but I've never built anything real.”
Learn data analysis or mobile development by building working projects you can show employers.
“Too much of my day goes to manual work in documents and spreadsheets.”
Get properly fluent in Excel and learn to use AI tools to finish routine work faster.
“I know AI could help my business, but I don't know where to start.”
Use AI for writing, planning and customer communication, and Excel to keep track of your numbers.
“I want to use AI coding tools seriously, not just for autocomplete.”
Work with Claude Code on real codebases and build an AI-assisted workflow you can use every day.
Training a team? We deliver on-site training at companies.
No. Digital Essentials, Excel, AI Productivity and Flutter all start from the basics. Data Analysis with Python and Claude Code move faster, so ask us if you're unsure which level fits you.
Both. Every course runs physically at our center in Ferry, Kigamboni, and online with the same instructor and the same projects. You choose the mode when you enrol.
No. Computers are provided at the center for physical classes. For online classes you'll need your own computer and a stable internet connection.
Each course has its own schedule. Digital Essentials, for example, runs 5 days a week for 1.5 hours per session. Contact us or check the course page for the next intake and times.
Fees depend on the course and are listed on each course page where available. Contact us on WhatsApp for current fees and payment options.
Yes. Learners who complete the course receive a VIVA Digital Center certificate.
Yes. We deliver customized, on-site training at your premises in Digital Essentials, Microsoft Excel, Excel for Financial Statements, AI for Productivity and Cybersecurity Fundamentals. See our corporate training page to request a proposal.
Not sure which course fits? Send a message or chat on WhatsApp and we'll help you choose.
