Empowering Learning Anytime, Anywhere

AMIU Open, Distance & eLearning (ODeL)

The Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) Directorate at Amref International University (AMIU) delivers accessible, technology-driven education across Africa. We leverage cutting-edge digital platforms to expand learning opportunities, enhance teaching, and support lifelong learning.

ODeL Key Focus Areas

  • Bridging access gaps in higher education across Africa
  • Enhancing virtual & blended learning through technology
  • Promoting collaborative, lifelong learning
  • Driving institutional growth through digital transformation
Our Mission

To expand access to quality education through disruptive technologies, enabling transformative online learning experiences with continuous support for both faculty and students.

Our Vision

To be a leading Pan-African centre for collaborative training through accessible, innovative, and high-quality digital education.

What We Do
  • Design and implement digital learning strategies
  • Develop online and blended course content
  • Support faculty in transitioning to digital delivery
  • Ensure quality assurance in eLearning programs

Presidential Recognition of Our Hybrid Learning Innovation in Kenya

In 2025, we reached a major milestone when our advanced hybrid learning technology was officially recognized during the Charter Award Ceremony on November 19, where the President of Kenya launched our Multimodal Learning Space at a national level.

This innovative platform seamlessly connects physical and virtual classrooms, enabling lecturers to teach students across multiple locations in real time. The presidential endorsement underscores the impact of our solution and strengthens our position as a leader in educational technology in Africa.

Who We Are

Strategic Objectives

  • To bridge inequalities that limit access to higher    education in Pan-African region 
  • To embrace use of disruptive technologies to enhance the quality of blended, virtual and online training 
  • To enable AMIU’s faculty and students engage in collaborative active training and learning   experiences that foster life long learning.  
  • To create an enabling environment for business growth both internally and externally

Digitized Programmes

Postgraduate

TVET Programmes

Undergraduate

Our Services

eLearning Content

Custom Content: Development of engaging digital content for academic and professional courses

LMS Solutions

LMS Setup & Support: Implementation and ongoing support of learning management systems

Virtual Learning

Virtual Learning Centres:
Digital learning hubs for regions with limited internet connectivity

Online Exams

Exam Proctoring: Secure and reliable online examination and assessment solutions

Instructional Design

Instructional Design:
Expert guidance in course design and digital learning strategies

Training Programs

Capacity Building: Train-the-Trainer programs and professional development support

Learner Support

Learner Support: Helpdesk services, progress tracking, and performance reporting

Digital Resources

Digital Library Access: Access to a wide range of online academic and research resources

Certification

Accredited certificates for short courses and micro-credentials

Faculty support

eLibrary

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