Learn. Build. Innovate. 

Hands-on technical and entrepreneurship programs to build Africa’s next generation of product designers, makers, fabricators, and hardware innovators.
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Regardless of your background you can become a specialist in 6 months

ZICS College of Technology (ZICOT) is building a new generation of technicians, makers, and entrepreneurs who are equipped with the technical and digital skills needed to design, fabricate, and innovate.

Our programs combine hands-on technical training with product development and entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to build sustainable careers and create solutions that transform industries.


Learning pathway
Welcome To ZICOT

Master a technical skill and become employable in manufacturing, fabrication and construction industry.

Become a Maker

Design and build physical & smart products from scratch

Learn production, pricing, operations, and scale your own venture. Learn More

Master the Skills That Build the Future

ZICS College of Technology equips innovators with practical technical training, hardware product expertise, and business capabilities to build careers and launch manufacturing-driven enterprises.

CAD Design & 3D Modelling

Learn to design industrial parts, furniture, buildings and mechanical components using industry-standard CAD software. Students will build 3D models, create engineering drawings, and prepare files for CNC, laser, and production workflows


CNC & Laser Cutting Machine Operation

A hands-on training on operating CNC routers and laser machines, material selection, toolpath generation, machine maintenance, and safety. Students will produce finished parts for real-world fabrication.


Welding & Fabrication

Master welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC), metal joining, cutting, frame fabrication, and structural build-outs. This is a practical-intensive program producing gate frames, furniture, and metal assemblies.


Industrial Painting & Finishing

Learn surface preparation, corrosion protection, painting techniques, powder coating basics, spraying systems, finishing standards, and safety practices for industrial and architectural products.


IoT & Embedded Systems

Build smart systems using sensors, microcontrollers, and connectivity modules. Students will develop IoT-enabled furniture, automation projects, security triggers, and device control dashboards.


Hardware Product Management  

Develop the skills to lead physical/IoT products from concept to market. Covers product strategy, user research, hardware prototyping, manufacturing coordination, pricing, and GTM (go-to-market) execution


Metal Fabrication Business

A business-focused program for aspiring workshop owners and production managers. Covers costing, material procurement, pricing, workshop operations, safety, quality control, client delivery, and scaling a fabrication business.


Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program

For innovators building physical or tech-enabled products. Participants receive mentorship, product validation support, prototyping access, business modelling, and investor readiness coaching

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Real manufacturing experience

Portfolio of built products

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Industry certification

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Job placement support

If you’re looking for a skill that can truly change your life, welding is it — and choosing the right place to learn makes all the difference. I am a living testimony: through my welding skill, I successfully relocated to Australia.

Goke Adebayo


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The best place to get hands-on training in AutoCAD is ZICS College Ibadan.

Adeyemo Ebenezer


STUDENT PROJECT SHOWCASE

What you will build

Steel Fabrication

Metal Furniture

FaCADE

Lasercut Panels

Kitchen

Smart IoT Enabled Hardware

Kitchen

Prototype Product Model
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What makes ZICOT Special?

7 out of every 10 ZICOT trained technician gets engaged within 3-6 months after their training.
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Professional Courses

70%

Practical Learning

100 %

Job Placement/Maker Support