If you’re a teacher in the technical or vocational space and looking to upgrade your skills without paying a dime, this opportunity is for you.
The Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP), organised by the Federal Ministry of Education, is a well-planned initiative to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria.
The goal? To train teachers in Science, Mathematics, Technical, and Vocational Education so they can confidently pass on industry-relevant skills to students, skills that matter in today’s job market
What the Programme Is About
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the TTTP is offering a one-year, fully funded Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) to eligible teachers.
This programme is designed to strengthen both your classroom delivery and technical knowledge, helping you stay current with modern teaching methods and real-world industry needs.
What the TTTP Hopes to Achieve
This initiative is more than just a training course. It’s built to:
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Improve the qualifications of technical and vocational teachers
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Raise the standard of teaching in technical schools and colleges
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Equip students for life after school by first equipping their teachers
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Contribute to Nigeria’s long-term educational and industrial growth
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TTTP, applicants must:
- Be a teacher currently teaching technical or vocational subjects in a public secondary technical school or college in Nigeria.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of service left before retirement.
- Be medically fit, with a recent medical report required at the point of application.
Programme Benefits
- Fully Funded Training: No tuition or training costs.
- Professional Qualification: Earn a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) upon completion.
- Skill Development: Gain up-to-date teaching methods and industry-relevant technical skills.
- Nationwide Impact: Be part of a national effort to elevate technical education in Nigeria.
Fields of Study
The PGDE programme will be delivered across a range of technical and vocational disciplines, including:
- Technical Education
- Vocational Education
- Building Technology Education
- Business Education
- Woodwork Technology
- Home Economics & Hospitality
- Metal Work Technology
- Agricultural Education
- Automobile Technology
- Computer Science Education
- Electrical/Electronic Technology
- Training Institutions (Pilot Cohort)
The training will be conducted in collaboration with top Nigerian universities:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
- University of Benin, Edo State
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
- Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State
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