Choose one of four NBTE-approved programmes and build skills you can use at work or in your own business.
Learn through hands-on training at Ibadan Digital Academy, an approved Skill Training Centre under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Each programme prepares you for a competency assessment as part of the certification process.
Choose an occupational area that aligns with your interests, career aspirations or business goals.
Plan, create, publish and manage social media content for individuals, organisations and businesses.
Areas of focus
Social media communication, content planning, digital publishing, audience engagement and account management.
Potential career pathways
Social Media Officer, Digital Communications Assistant and Content Coordinator.
Turn creative ideas into digital content for education, marketing, communication and business.
Areas of focus
Digital content development, visual communication, multimedia production, audio and video production, and editing.
Potential career pathways
Digital Media Producer, Multimedia Assistant and Content Creator.
Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks and IT infrastructure.
Areas of focus
Networking fundamentals, network devices, infrastructure, configuration, maintenance and basic network security.
Potential career pathways
Network Support Technician, IT Support Technician and Junior Network Administrator.
Create, test and maintain functional web applications and digital solutions.
Areas of focus
Web development fundamentals, programming concepts, user interfaces, application logic, databases and testing.
Potential career pathways
Junior Web Developer, Front-End Development Assistant and Web Application Support Assistant.
These descriptions provide an overview of the approved occupational fields. Detailed training content and competency requirements follow the applicable approved occupational standards.
Three organisations have distinct roles in the approved training and certification process.
Ibadan Digital Academy (IDA) delivers training in the approved occupational areas and prepares learners for assessment.
Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) acts as the Sectoral Awarding Body. It assesses trainees and recommends candidates who demonstrate the required competencies.
National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) issues certificates based on recommendations from the Sectoral Awarding Body.
Certification requires a successful competency assessment and fulfilment of the applicable occupational requirements.
Each occupational programme has specific entry requirements. IDA will communicate detailed eligibility criteria ahead of enrolment.
Contact IDA for updates on:
Social Media Communications, Creative Media (Digital Media Production), Computer Networking and Web Application Development.
CPN serves as the Sectoral Awarding Body. It assesses trainees and recommends candidates who demonstrate the required competencies.
NABTEB issues certificates based on the recommendations of the Sectoral Awarding Body.
Candidates must demonstrate the required competencies and meet the applicable assessment and certification requirements.
See the admissions section for the start date. Contact IDA for programme availability, entry requirements, fees and enrolment updates.
Established in 2018 in Ibadan, Oyo State, IDA equips young people, professionals and entrepreneurs with digital skills through practical training, hands-on projects and mentorship. Its wider training portfolio includes software development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies.
View IDA’s NBTE approval reference
Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Empowering the Digital Workforce.
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