The EACOP Academy is a flagship vocational training initiative developed by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) to support local content development and empower young people across the pipeline route. What began as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Tanzania has evolved into a structured, multi-phase training programme equipping youth with the skills required for midstream oil and gas operations.
Launched as a digital learning platform in Tanzania, the EACOP MOOC aimed to build awareness of the oil & gas sector among youth aged 18–28. With over 23,000 registrations and 12,000 learners, the initiative laid the foundation for what is now the EACOP Academy—a pan-regional training programme aligned with national development goals and EACOP’s operational needs. The Academy now includes 141 selected trainees: 110 from Tanzania (through the EACOP MOOC) and 31 from Uganda, recruited through the Tilenga MOOC. This marks a milestone in cross-border collaboration, as the Academy expands its footprint into Uganda.
The EACOP Academy offers a phased vocational training model across four key disciplines: Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation.
Core subjects include:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Oil & Gas Fundamentals, HSE, and communication skills.
Location: Arusha Technical College
Focus on practical workshop training and core technical modules.
Location: VETA Moshi Kilimanjaro
Specialized training in chosen disciplines, delivered in partnership with Petrotekno (Indonesia) and aligned with OPITO International Training Standards. Graduates will earn OPITO Level 1 certification.
Location: Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK)
Trainees will take part in On-the-Job Observation and Training in both Tanzania and overseas, gaining experience in live operational environments, vendor specific systems, and real-time commissioning activities.
The EACOP Academy is more than a training programme, it is a long-term investment in people. As EACOP prepares for commissioning in 2025/26, the Academy is building a skilled workforce ready to contribute to Africa’s largest transnational oil infrastructure project.
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