Skill RESET Nigeria has opened applications for the first cohort of its free digital and AI skills training. It’s an initiative of the Seyi Makinde Foundation, powered by the learning platform Learnploy. You can learn online at your own pace or at a training hub in your state, and get a certificate when you meet the requirements.
It’s open to people living in all 36 states and the FCT, and no tech experience is needed. Applications close on 8 November 2026, and classes start on 16 November.
At a Glance
| Organiser | Seyi Makinde Foundation, powered by Learnploy |
| Cost | Free for admitted learners (₦0 tuition) |
| Who can apply | People living in any of Nigeria’s 36 states or the FCT |
| Format | Online and self-paced, or guided sessions at your state hub |
| First cohort size | About 5,000 learners (provisional) |
| Classes | 16 November – 12 December 2026 |
| Deadline | 8 November 2026 |
The Six Training Tracks
- Digital Skills and Workplace Productivity: documents, spreadsheets and workflows
- Data Analysis with AI: cleaning data and building a dashboard
- AI Tools and Automation: building an AI-assisted workflow
- Digital Marketing for Business: running a real campaign
- Content Creation with AI: building a content portfolio
- Sales and Customer Experience: winning and keeping customers
You choose one track when you apply.
Benefits
- Free training with no tuition fees
- Practical lessons, projects and assessments
- A certificate when you meet the programme requirements
- Access to career, internship and other opportunities after training. Jobs aren’t guaranteed.
- Learn online on Learnploy or at a hub in your state
- Possible laptop and data support for selected eligible learners, subject to funding
Eligibility
- You must live in Nigeria, in any of the 36 states or the FCT.
- Students, NYSC members, employed and self-employed people, business owners and job seekers can all apply.
- Any education level, from secondary school to a master’s degree.
- No previous tech experience is needed.
- Applicants go through eligibility screening before admission.
Key Dates
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | Applications opened |
| 8 November 2026 | Applications close |
| 16 November 2026 | Online and hub classes begin |
| 12 December 2026 | Learning window ends |
| 15 December 2026 | First cohort closes |
How to Apply
- Go to the official application page (link below). It takes about 5 minutes.
- Enter your name, email, WhatsApp number, date of birth, current status and highest education.
- Choose your state and LGA, then pick one track.
- Choose how you’ll learn: online (self-paced) or at your state hub (guided sessions).
- Say what device you’ll use and how good your internet is. Tick the boxes if you need a device or help with data.
- Submit before 8 November 2026. Admission decisions and Learnploy access come by email and WhatsApp.
Apply for Skill RESET Nigeria (official page)
Stay safe: the training is free. Don’t pay anyone who asks for a fee to “secure” a place.
Tips
- Choose a track you’ll actually use. Business owners may get the most from Digital Marketing or Sales. Job seekers may want Data Analysis or Workplace Productivity.
- Be honest about your device and internet. This helps the organisers place you and decide who gets support.
- Consider the hub option if your internet is unreliable or you learn better with guidance.
- Save your projects. They’ll make a portfolio you can show employers or clients.
