Project Information
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Client Name: NGE Institute
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Industry Education
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Location: Rwanda
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Timeline: 22 Oct 2024 - 12 April 2025

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Building & Expanding NGE Institute’s CITO Programs Globally
NGE Institute was established as a new educational brand offering Certified IT Officer (CITO) programs to equip students and professionals with in-demand digital skills. With a mission to bridge the IT skills gap in Rwanda, Nigeria, Nepal, and South Asia, the institute aimed to position itself as a trusted and recognized training provider. However, as a newly developed brand, NGE Institute needed to establish credibility, increase awareness, and attract students in competitive markets.
Our Challenge
As a new entrant in the education sector, NGE Institute had to build its brand identity, digital presence, and market reputation from scratch. With no prior online presence, the institute faced difficulties in gaining visibility, competing with established IT training providers, and differentiating its CITO programs. The absence of a well-optimized website and structured digital marketing strategy limited its reach, making it difficult to engage potential students.
Additionally, launching in multiple regions simultaneously required a scalable, cost-effective marketing approach to ensure sustainable growth.

Our Approach
To successfully build and scale the NGE Institute brand, Smart Advertisement executed a comprehensive brand-building and digital marketing strategy that included:
Brand Development & Positioning: Created a professional brand identity, including logo design, messaging, and marketing materials, ensuring a strong and credible market presence.
Website Development & SEO: Designed a highly optimized, user-friendly website, implementing SEO strategies to rank for IT certification-related searches in Rwanda, Nigeria, Nepal, and South Asia.
Social Media & Community Building: Launched engaging social media channels, focusing on student success stories, CITO program highlights, and interactive content to drive organic engagement.
Paid Advertising & Lead Generation: Ran targeted Google Ads, Facebook, and LinkedIn campaigns, emphasizing career growth opportunities and the high demand for CITO-certified professionals.
Localized Outreach & Partnerships: Collaborated with local universities, career platforms, and tech communities, positioning NGE Institute as a trusted education provider in emerging markets.


Our Results
Through a structured digital strategy, NGE Institute quickly established itself as a recognized IT certification provider. Within the first year, the website achieved a 200% increase in traffic, significantly improving its search engine rankings. Social media engagement grew by 150%, building an active student and professional community. The paid marketing efforts led to a 75% increase in enrollment inquiries, successfully driving student sign-ups.
Additionally, strategic partnerships with local institutions enhanced credibility and expanded the institute’s reach. By developing the brand from the ground up and implementing a targeted expansion strategy, Smart Advertisement helped NGE Institute become a trusted name in IT certification training across multiple regions.