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Data transport Academy

DT Academy

The transport sector in Africa is at a critical turning point, where the transition to sustainable mobility solutions such as e-mobility, intelligent transport systems, and alternative modes of transportation has become essential to addressing current challenges. However, this transformation is hindered by a significant lack of local expertise needed to collect, map, and maintain the crucial data required for its effective implementation.

Data Transport Academy positions itself as a key player in tackling this challenge. Our academy trains experts capable of supporting this transformation by integrating digitalization, advanced transport data management, and innovative solutions for greener, more inclusive, and efficient mobility in Africa. Through our programs, trained professionals will become drivers of transport system modernization, contributing to sustainable projects while strengthening local skills autonomy.

Training Curriculum

This track focuses on the skills needed for transit data collection and accurate mapping. Included modules:
- Transit Data Collection
- Collaborative Mapping
- Practical Applications and Case Studies
This track covers comprehensive data management, from standardization to visualization, including data processing and updates.
Included modules:
- Data Standardization and Quality
- Data Processing and Updates
- Data Visualization and Reporting
- Project Management and Agile Methods for Transport
This track emphasizes the integration of electric mobility and sustainable energy solutions into transport systems. Sub-modules:
- E-Mobility and Charging Infrastructure
- Intelligent Transport Solutions and Energy Management
- Innovation and Practical Applications for Sustainable Energy in Transport

Specialized Training Programs

Transport Data Collection and Mapping

This training covers the design of data collection tools, the deployment of field agents, the supervision of operations, as well as the mapping of transit lines and stops.

Transport Data Standardization

This training covers techniques for standardizing transport data to ensure consistency, quality, and interoperability across different systems and platforms, including GTFS and GTFS Flex.

Data Processing and Visualization

This course equips you with the skills to process, analyze, and visualize transport data to generate actionable insights, leveraging tools and techniques designed for informed decision-making and transport network optimization.

Data Infrastructure

This course focuses on the implementation and management of data infrastructure systems that ensure the secure, scalable storage, management, and access to transport data.

E-Mobility

This training explores electric mobility technologies, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery management for the effective integration of e-mobility into urban and intercity transport systems.

Renewable Energy

This course focuses on integrating solar energy into transport systems, examining the use of solar panels to power electric mobility infrastructure and enhance the energy efficiency of transport networks.

Hands-on Training

Gain expertise through practical case studies

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