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Seventeen programmes.
Each one taught properly.

Every programme here is 99% hands-on, led by working professionals, and finishes with a portfolio you can show, not just a certificate you can frame. Open any programme below to see exactly what you will learn, and download the full curriculum if you want the detail.

Browse the full list, or filter by department. Two things to know. Computer Appreciation is the foundation for every technology programme, and Business Development is built into every programme we run, because we do not just train you to be skilled. We train you to be paid.

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NIMTA-T00 · Department of Technology

Computer Appreciation & Digital Essentials

4 WeeksIn-Person & OnlineFoundation Course

₦100,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Real confidence with a computer, from switching on to backing up
Microsoft Word skills for letters, reports and CVs
Microsoft Excel for lists, budgets and simple calculations
Microsoft PowerPoint presentations you would be happy to stand behind
Email, internet and file management habits that make you employable

Curriculum modules

Module 1. The Computer and You (Week 1)
Module 2. Microsoft Word Essentials (Week 2)
Module 3. Microsoft Excel Essentials (Week 3)
Module 4. PowerPoint, Email and the Internet (Week 4)

This is the foundation for every technology programme at NIMTA. If you have never worked with a computer before, start here. If you are already comfortable, you can go straight into your chosen programme.

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NIMTA-T01 · Department of Technology

Software Development (Full Stack Web)

6 MonthsIn-Person & OnlineHigh Demand

₦450,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Four deployed, working web applications in your portfolio
Professional command of React, Node.js and MongoDB
A GitHub profile that speaks before you do
The ability to earn as a freelancer or junior developer
Your own product idea, built and launched

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Digital Foundations and CLI (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. HTML, CSS and Responsive Design (Weeks 3 to 8)
Module 3. JavaScript and React (Weeks 9 to 12)
Module 4. Node.js, Express and MongoDB (Weeks 13 to 18)
Module 5. Deployment and DevOps Basics (Weeks 19 to 22)
Module 6. Capstone and Career Preparation (Weeks 23 to 24)

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NIMTA-T02 · Department of Technology

UI/UX Product Design

3 MonthsIn-Person & OnlinePortfolio-Led

₦320,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Three complete design case studies employers actually read
Professional fluency in Figma, from wireframe to handoff
Real user research experience, not textbook theory
A design portfolio hosted and ready to send
The confidence to defend your design decisions in any room

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Design Thinking Foundations (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. UX Research and Information Architecture (Weeks 3 to 4)
Module 3. Wireframing and Prototyping (Weeks 5 to 6)
Module 4. Visual Design and UI Systems (Weeks 7 to 9)
Module 5. Portfolio and Professional Practice (Weeks 10 to 12)

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NIMTA-T03 · Department of Technology

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

3 MonthsIn-Person & OnlineNo Coding Needed

₦300,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Advanced Excel and Google Sheets mastery
Interactive dashboards built in Power BI and Tableau
Working SQL skills for real business questions
Python fundamentals for data analysis
The ability to tell a story with numbers, to any audience

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Data Fundamentals (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. Excel and Sheets for Analytics (Weeks 3 to 4)
Module 3. SQL for Data Analysis (Weeks 5 to 6)
Module 4. Power BI Dashboards (Weeks 7 to 8)
Module 5. Python for Data (Weeks 9 to 10)
Module 6. Data Storytelling and Career Prep (Weeks 11 to 12)

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NIMTA-T04 · Department of Technology

Digital Marketing & Social Media Management

2 MonthsIn-Person & Online

₦220,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

A live ad campaign you ran, with real results to show
Working command of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads
Content strategy and copywriting skills brands pay for
Email marketing and basic SEO capability
A client-ready portfolio and a pricing menu for your services

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Digital Marketing Foundations (Week 1)
Module 2. Content Creation and Strategy (Weeks 2 to 3)
Module 3. Paid Advertising, Meta and Google (Weeks 4 to 5)
Module 4. SEO and Email Marketing (Week 6)
Module 5. Analytics, Reporting and Freelancing (Weeks 7 to 8)

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NIMTA-T05 · Department of Technology

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

3 MonthsIn-Person & OnlineHigh Demand

₦350,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Hands-on ethical hacking experience in a controlled lab
The ability to identify and document real vulnerabilities
Defensive security and incident response skills
A portfolio of lab reports and CTF achievements
A direct pathway toward global security certifications

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Networking and Security Basics (Weeks 1 to 3)
Module 2. Ethical Hacking Fundamentals (Weeks 4 to 6)
Module 3. Defensive Security and SIEM (Weeks 7 to 9)
Module 4. Web Application Security (Weeks 10 to 11)
Module 5. Career Pathways and Certification Prep (Week 12)

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NIMTA-T06 · Department of Technology

AI Tools for Productivity & Business

6 WeeksIn-Person & OnlineFast Track

₦150,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Confident daily command of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
Automated workflows that cut your manual work by 70%
AI-produced content, decks and reports at professional quality
A documented personal AI system you can sell as a service

Curriculum modules

Module 1. The AI Landscape (Week 1)
Module 2. AI for Writing and Communication (Week 2)
Module 3. AI for Design and Creativity (Week 3)
Module 4. AI for Business and Automation (Week 4)
Module 5. AI for Data and Decisions (Week 5)
Module 6. Your Personal AI System (Week 6)

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NIMTA-T07 · Department of Technology

Graphic Design & Visual Communication

3 MonthsIn-Person & Online

₦250,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Six professional design projects in a curated portfolio
Industry command of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
A complete brand identity you designed end to end
Print and digital production skills clients trust
A pricing structure and pitch for your design services

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Design Fundamentals (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. Adobe Illustrator Mastery (Weeks 3 to 5)
Module 3. Adobe Photoshop (Weeks 6 to 7)
Module 4. Brand Identity Design (Weeks 8 to 9)
Module 5. Print and Layout with InDesign (Weeks 10 to 11)
Module 6. Portfolio and Freelancing (Week 12)

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NIMTA-F01 · Department of Fashion & Textiles

Fashion Design & Garment Construction

6 MonthsIn-Person OnlyFlagship

₦400,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

A five-piece capsule collection, styled and photographed
The ability to draft, cut and sew from measurement to finish
Command of women's, men's and children's wear construction
Mastery of Ankara alongside contemporary fabrics
Your own fashion label, priced, branded and ready to sell

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Fashion Foundations and Illustration (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. Pattern Drafting Foundations (Weeks 3 to 6)
Module 3. Women's Wear Construction (Weeks 7 to 12)
Module 4. Men's Wear and Children's Wear (Weeks 13 to 16)
Module 5. Advanced Techniques and Finishing (Weeks 17 to 20)
Module 6. Fashion Business and Brand Launch (Weeks 21 to 24)

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NIMTA-F02 · Department of Fashion & Textiles

Pattern Drafting & Grading

3 MonthsIn-Person Only

₦280,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

The rare technical skill every fashion label needs and few possess
Original pattern blocks for every core garment type
Grading capability across a full size range, XS to 3XL
Digital pattern drafting with industry software
A complete graded pattern set as your professional proof

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Body Measurement Mastery (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. Block Drafting, All Garment Types (Weeks 3 to 5)
Module 3. Style Lines and Pattern Manipulation (Weeks 6 to 8)
Module 4. Grading for Production (Weeks 9 to 10)
Module 5. Digital Pattern Drafting (Weeks 11 to 12)

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NIMTA-F03 · Department of Fashion & Textiles

Textile Dyeing, Printing & Fabric Decoration

6 WeeksIn-Person OnlyFast Track

₦130,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Professional adire, batik and tie-dye technique
Screen printing capability for fabric and garments
A six-piece fabric collection, photographed and priced
A heritage craft with a modern, sellable edge

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Fabric Types and Dye Chemistry (Week 1)
Module 2. Nigerian Heritage Techniques (Weeks 2 to 3)
Module 3. Screen Printing and Modern Methods (Weeks 4 to 5)
Module 4. Business and Marketing (Week 6)

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NIMTA-C01 · Department of Culinary Arts

Professional Culinary Arts (Nigerian & Continental)

6 MonthsIn-Person OnlyFlagship

₦380,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Over 100 Nigerian and continental dishes, cooked to standard
Commercial kitchen discipline and food safety certification
Real large-event catering experience for 50+ guests
Menu costing and pricing skills that protect your profit
A food business ready to launch the week you graduate

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Kitchen Fundamentals and HACCP (Weeks 1 to 3)
Module 2. Nigerian Cuisine Mastery (Weeks 4 to 10)
Module 3. Continental and International Cuisine (Weeks 11 to 15)
Module 4. Large-Scale Event Catering (Weeks 16 to 19)
Module 5. Food Business and Entrepreneurship (Weeks 20 to 24)

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NIMTA-C02 · Department of Culinary Arts

Pastry, Baking & Confectionery

4 MonthsIn-Person Only

₦300,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Professional cakes, breads and pastries you can sell from week one
Advanced decoration: fondant, sugar flowers, drip and painted cakes
Artisan bread capability, from sourdough to croissants
A costed, branded bakery menu ready for orders
A wedding-cake showcase as your graduation proof

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Baking Science and Foundations (Weeks 1 to 3)
Module 2. Celebration and Tiered Cakes (Weeks 4 to 7)
Module 3. Advanced Cake Decoration (Weeks 8 to 10)
Module 4. Artisan Breads and Viennoiserie (Weeks 11 to 13)
Module 5. Pastry and Confectionery (Weeks 14 to 15)
Module 6. Bakery Business Launch (Week 16)

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NIMTA-C03 · Department of Culinary Arts

Event Catering Management & Food Entrepreneurship

2 MonthsIn-Person & OnlineBusiness Track

₦180,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

The systems to cater confidently for 50 to 2,000 guests
Menu costing that guarantees you never cater at a loss
A professional proposal and contract template set
A marketing engine for consistent client acquisition
A legally registered, compliant catering business plan

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Event Catering Operations (Weeks 1 to 3)
Module 2. Pricing, Costing and Business Systems (Weeks 4 to 5)
Module 3. Marketing and Client Acquisition (Weeks 6 to 7)
Module 4. Registration, Compliance and Scaling (Week 8)

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NIMTA-B01 · Department of Beauty & Wellness

Professional Hair Styling & Braiding

3 MonthsIn-Person Only

₦220,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

More than 20 braiding styles, executed to salon standard
Weave, wig and frontal installation capability
Safe chemical services: relaxers, colour, treatments
A before-and-after portfolio built on live clients
A salon-ready price list and business setup plan

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Hair Science and Salon Fundamentals (Weeks 1 to 2)
Module 2. Natural Hair Styling (Weeks 3 to 4)
Module 3. Braiding Techniques, 20+ Styles (Weeks 5 to 8)
Module 4. Weave and Extension Services (Weeks 9 to 10)
Module 5. Chemical Services and Treatments (Weeks 11 to 12)

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NIMTA-B02 · Department of Beauty & Wellness

Professional Make-Up Artistry

6 WeeksIn-Person & Online with KitKit Included

₦200,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

Bridal, soft glam and editorial looks, executed on live models
Flawless foundation matching across every skin tone
Specialist confidence on melanin-rich skin
A professional starter kit, included in your fee
A photographed portfolio and a booking-ready price list

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Skin Fundamentals and Foundation Matching (Week 1)
Module 2. Eye Make-Up Mastery (Weeks 2 to 3)
Module 3. Face Sculpting and Complexion (Week 4)
Module 4. Complete Looks and Bridal Artistry (Weeks 5 to 6)

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NIMTA-E01 · Department of Enterprise

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

6 WeeksIn-Person & OnlineMandatory · All Students

₦150,000Full Fee

What you will walk away with

A validated business idea, tested against real demand
A business plan strong enough to put in front of investors
Financial literacy, pricing, cash flow, profit discipline
Your business registered with the CAC
A pitch you have delivered live, to a real panel

Curriculum modules

Module 1. Business Fundamentals and Model Canvas (Week 1)
Module 2. Financial Literacy for Owners (Weeks 2 to 3)
Module 3. Registration, Legal and Tax Basics (Week 4)
Module 4. Marketing and Sales (Week 5)
Module 5. Business Plan and Investor Pitch (Week 6)

Skill feeds you. Business sense keeps you fed. That is why every NIMTA student completes this programme as part of their training, whatever field they are in. It is also open to the public as a standalone course.

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