Service · Certified training

Certify your teams on the technologies we integrate.

Sylamtech.Forge is an approved training centre in West Africa. We deliver certifying sessions for Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft, Yealink, Sophos, Grandstream, Zoom and ESET — eligible for the 1% training levy scheme (3FPT, FDFP, WAEMU equivalents).

30+certifications delivered
8partner manufacturers
3formats to choose from
5 countriesWAEMU
Three training journeys

Who our training is for

From the network technician to the business user, and bespoke bootcamps in between — we calibrate the content, pace and format to your profile.

CIOs & technical teams

Engineers & administrators

For in-house IT teams who need an in-depth command of the solutions deployed and to sit the official manufacturer certifications (Pearson VUE, Kryterion).

  • Cisco CCNA → CCNP track
  • Fortinet NSE 1 to NSE 7
  • Microsoft Azure & M365 Admin
  • Official exam preparation
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Bootcamp & bespoke

Intensive programmes

For organisations that want to train a whole team towards a specific goal : a site opening, a migration, mass certification or rapid upskilling.

  • Programme co-designed with your leads
  • Intensive 5 to 15 day sessions
  • Hands-on case studies on your architecture
  • Assessment and post-training follow-up
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Certification pathways

Three routes to upskill your teams

Each pathway chains complementary certifications, from foundation to expert level. Follow the full path or start at the step that matches your teams.

Network & Infrastructure

Master enterprise networks

For technicians and administrators who design, deploy and operate network infrastructures.

  1. 1
    Cisco CCNA 200-301Fundamentals · 3 days
  2. 2
    Cisco CCNP EnterpriseExpert level · 5 days
Outcome : experienced network engineer
Collaboration & Cloud

Deploy the modern workplace

For administrators who run collaboration, IP telephony and cloud services.

  1. 1
    Microsoft 365 AdminFundamentals · 2 days
  2. 2
    Cisco CCNP CollaborationIP telephony · 3 days
  3. 3
    Zoom Certified IntegratorVideo & Rooms · 2 days
Outcome : unified communications administrator
Programme · June – October 2026

The schedule of upcoming sessions

Inter-company sessions on fixed dates in our Dakar, Abidjan and Bamako centres, or online. Registration at least 7 days before the start — 8 participants maximum per session.

June2026
09–113 days
CiscoLimited places

CCNA 200-301 — Network Associate

Fundamentals of routing, switching, security and automation. Preparation for the official certification exam.

  • Dakar
  • On-site
  • Foundation level
23–253 days
FortinetOpen

NSE 4 — Network Security Professional

FortiGate administration, security policies, traffic inspection and site-to-site VPN.

  • Dakar
  • On-site
  • Professional level
July2026
07–082 days
MicrosoftOpen

Microsoft 365 — Admin Essentials

Identity management, Exchange and Teams services, security and compliance policies.

  • Online · Live
  • Foundation level
14–163 days
CiscoLimited places

CCNP Collaboration — IP telephony

Advanced IP telephony, Unified Communications, integration and troubleshooting of collaboration architectures.

  • Dakar
  • On-site
  • Expert level
September2026
08–092 days
SophosOpen

Sophos Certified Engineer — Firewall

Sophos XGS administration : filtering policies, VPN, web protection and reporting.

  • Abidjan
  • On-site
  • Engineer level
October2026
06–083 days
FortinetOpen

NSE 5 — Security Operations Analyst

FortiAnalyzer, event correlation, incident management and threat intelligence for the SOC.

  • Dakar
  • On-site
  • Analyst level

Can't find a session that matches your need ? Request an in-company or bespoke session →

Three formats to choose from

Inter-company, in-company or bespoke

Inter-company

Open sessions on fixed dates in our Dakar, Abidjan and other WAEMU subsidiary centres. 1 to 8 participants per session, mixed profiles.

  • Schedule published 6 months in advance
  • Price per participant
  • Networking with other companies

Bespoke & bootcamp

Programmes co-designed with your leads : a full pathway, mass certification, or an intensive 5 to 15 day bootcamp towards a specific goal.

  • Learning specifications
  • Intensive 5-15 day sessions
  • Assessment and post-training follow-up
1% training levy funding

Cut the cost of your training with WAEMU funds

As an approved centre, our courses are eligible for the 3FPT in Senegal, the FDFP in Côte d'Ivoire and equivalent schemes in the other WAEMU countries. Our team supports you in building the funding application and handling the administrative follow-up.

Our teaching method

From assessment to certification, four controlled steps

1

Needs audit

Assessment of the starting level, identification of skill gaps and definition of the learning objectives.

Week 1
2

Learning plan

Detailed day-by-day programme, tailored materials, scheduling and choice of inter / in-company / bespoke format.

Weeks 1-2
3

Training

Sessions led by our manufacturer-certified trainers. Theory + hands-on labs on fully equipped technical platforms.

As scheduled
4

Assessment & certification

Assessment of learning, Sylamtech.Forge certificate, and sitting the official manufacturer exam (Pearson VUE, Kryterion).

End of session
Ready to train your teams ?

Let's talk about your training project

Describe your need in a few minutes — levels, volumes, schedule. A Sylamtech.Forge consultant replies within 24 working hours with a programme and a budget estimate.

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