Courses

This course provides professionals with the necessary skills to meet the demanding requirements of modern project management. Participants learn basic approaches, techniques and tools that will enable them to manage each stage of the project life cycle, how to determine the scope, cost and constraints of a project, and define clear objectives to meet client needs within budget and on time.

This course covers essential topics for participants to engage in the marketplace as an effective member of the workforce, learning both soft and technical skills most relevant to the current market demands. The course provides theoretical and practical training to allow participants to develop as successful employees, or as potential entrepreneurs.

This language course for SMEs provides the basics of corporate English so participants are able to describe habits, work routines and actions in a professional environment. It also features interactive lessons and exercises that prepare participants for work-related, common situations so they can communicate effectively with English-speaking counterparts.

This course is a component of MozUp’s SSHE Management Systems Training and Mentorship Program. It provides important theoretical and practical training for creating and implementing effective SSHE management systems, covering areas such as high-risk activities, planning and monitoring, legal and contractual compliance, root cause analysis and problem solving and ISO standards.

This course conveys the techniques and provides the knowledge for micro-enterprises to succeed in business, addressing how to obtain an accurate picture of the marketplace, develop revenue sources, understand customer segments, and capture cost structures.

Seminars

Energy Industry

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the offshore oil & gas project lifecycle and addresses the key differences between offshore and onshore oil and gas; the industry value chain; exploration; supply chain opportunities; and highlights initials areas where local businesses can engage. It also explores the Mozambique oil & gas industry and the Rovuma LNG Project in particular.

This seminar introduces Local Content with reference to the Mozambican context. It discusses Local Content laws, regulations and policies; Local Content opportunities in the Oil and Gas Industry; Local Content plans; Local Content promotional activities and Local Content procurement.

This seminar addresses global energy trends and the political economy that drives the transition to renewable energy. It highlights how local content is being achieved in the renewable energy sector, addressing the opportunities and challenges related to meeting local content expectations and the relationship between oil and gas and renewables.

This seminar provides an overview of the Renewable Energy sector, also known as clean or alternative energy, and how it is providing new opportunities for Mozambican SMEs. It discusses the legal and regulatory framework for off-grid and mini-grid electricity and how Mozambique is committed to electrification.

Procurement

This seminar details the basics of procurement processes, from supplier registration and pre-qualification to contract award.  Participants learn about various procurement processes, such as submission and preparation of EOIs, proposals, and how these are evaluated and awarded.  This seminar includes practical exercises and presentations from key buyers in the industry to advise against common pitfalls and shed light on best practices. The seminar then concludes with an overview of potential opportunities for local suppliers in the sector.

This practical seminar introduces companies to the Rovuma LNG Supplier Registration Portal. Companies are introduced to the SMP, its functionalities, importance as a database for suppliers in the Oil and Gas Industry and related companies looking to contract and acquire goods and services. Topics include how to create an account and access and navigate the portal.

This seminar delivered in partnership with the Institute of Ethics conceptualizes business ethics, and the standards and principles that guide behavior and relationships in businesses. Topics include doing business with integrity, conflicts of interest, corruption, nepotism and cronyism, employment conditions and labor relations, environmental impact, and safeguarding.

Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE)

This seminar conveys the importance of protection, safety and health in the workplace. The key themes of the seminar are the safety pathway and philosophy; causes of accidents in the workplace; safety fundamentals; risks and control management; risk management tools in the workplace; and safety, health and environment in the Rovuma LNG Project.

The International Health & Safety Passport (IHSP) is an internationally recognized health and safety “passport” issued by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board UK (ECITB). This seminar provides a broad understanding of IHSP’s importance and its compulsory requirement for working on major oil and gas, energy, renewable energy, and other construction projects.

This seminar helps companies to establish a guide for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in the workplace. It provides actions and preventive measures to promote safety including: an HSE organizational chart; HSE policy; HSE objectives; and HSE duties and responsibilities. 

This seminar, held in partnership with Ascending and aimed at experienced professionals, covers advanced safety considerations, specific workplace hazards and a wide range of skills. Topics of discussion include: safe behaviors at work, safe work systems, identifying common workplace hazards, environmental considerations and accident and incident handling protocols. Participants must first complete the ECITB IHSP Basic level training prior to participating in this seminar.

This seminar in partnership with Ascending and MediLink covers the fundamental principles of First Aid and a wide range of practical skills, including: general principles, compresses and bandages, states of consciousness, the Heimlich maneuver, examinations, bleeding and shock management.

This seminar, held in partnership with Ascending, covers the fundamental principles of firefighting and a wide range of practical skills through simulation exercises. Topics of discussion include: the concept of fire, products of combustion, the constituent elements of fire, the spread of fire, critical temperature points, classes of fire, extinguishing methods, the use of fire extinguishers, other means of fighting fire, the identification and location of fire extinguishers, and techniques for the proper use of fire extinguishers.

Legal Compliance for SMEs

This seminar presents an overview of the Commercial Licensing process for SMEs in Mozambique, addressing the compliance requirements of the LNG supply chain. It covers post-licensing responsibilities, focusing on general tax and labor obligations, and offers practical guidelines for sustainable legal business management.

This seminar provides an overview of the key considerations of Mozambican Labor Law, recent changes, and best practices for ensuring compliance and mitigating potential disputes.

Finance and Operations

In partnership with Absa Bank and other financial institutions, this seminar addresses important topics regarding a companies’ financing activities, including: the capital structure required for companies; existing alternatives in Mozambique for financing; and how to access alternatives to financing.

This seminar introduces best practices to SMEs to create internal control mechanisms in financial and non-financial areas including accounting, procurement, HR, production, sales, etc. The seminar provides the tools to develop internal control manuals to establish effective internal control processes and procedures to guarantee the safeguarding of assets and minimize risk.

Business Leadership

This seminar provides participants with a mix of technical tools and soft skills to meet challenges and motivate teams through effective leadership.

This seminar introduces companies to the process of identifying and attracting the most suitable business partners for their ventures. Topics discussed include developing beneficial partnerships, conducting a due diligence process, establishing the terms of a partnership, and creating a strategic framework for pitching your business.

Project Management

This seminar in partnership with local marketing agency Create introduces companies to marketing basics and how to create, communicate, and distribute offers that provide value for customers. Topics discussed include the 4 P’s of marketing, building a brand, optimizing marketing strategies, and the main objectives of company marketing.

This seminar prepares participants for effective client management and delivery, covering topics around the importance and methods of communication with the client and stakeholders, managing and communicating implementation challenges, and key aspects of business etiquette and professionalism to manage and meet client expectations. 

This seminar guides participants through the key benefits and functions of Microsoft Excel, including how to perform basic functionalities through the completion of practical exercises and assignments.