We provide high-quality education and training aligned with the WMO competency framework and national standards, equipping professionals in Meteorology, Hydrology, and related geosciences with the skills and expertise needed to excel. Through cutting-edge research and strong collaborations with national and international training and research institutions, we drive innovation and capacity development in Africa.

IMTR’s programs are guided by WMO Manual on the Implementation of Education and Training Standards in Meteorology and Hydrology – Vol 1 (WMO Doc 1083), Guide to Competency (WMO – No 1205), Guidelines for Trainers in Meteorological, Hydrological and Climate Services (WMO – No. 1114). The Institute offers regular courses as prescribed by WMO and tailor-made courses depending on the training needs.

In addition, the Institute conducts regular syllabus reviews for all its courses to ensure that they remain relevant and also embrace emerging technological changes and advancements. Currently the syllabi have been revised to adopt the competency based training approach that has been recommended by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In addition, the review is also guided by post course evaluation and market demands.

IMTR has the capacity and ability to organise and host specialised training courses, workshops and seminars in various fields of meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, disaster management and related geo-sciences due to its existing infrastructure, manpower and collaboration with other institutions both locally, regionally and internationally.

All courses are conducted in the English language.

The courses currently offered at the centre cover the following fields: Meteorology, Meteorological instruments and Calibration, Aeronautical Meteorology, Operational Hydrology and Water Resources, Remote Sensing and Satellite Meteorology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Data Processing and Management, Media, Information and Communication, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Climate Risk Management, Climate Change, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and many more.