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Parents have sacrificed for years. Let practical skills lead to a stronger future.

A certificate alone may not bring a good job or a stable income. EduRebrand combines a focused Software Development to Software Engineering programme with practical projects, career preparation and a partner-backed employment pathway designed to help eligible graduands move into work locally and internationally.

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Parents should not have to wait in uncertainty.

Families invest money, time and hope in education. EduRebrand is designed to connect learning with practical skills and a clear route towards employment.

Years of school fees and family support

Parents pay for tuition, feeding, transport, accommodation and other expenses, often while making sacrifices of their own.

Graduation does not always bring a good job

Some graduates remain unemployed. Others find work that pays too little to meet their needs or support their families.

Parents keep supporting grown children

Even when children marry and have children, parents may still be asked to help because the income is not enough.

Parents may grow old without relief

After years of sacrifice, some parents never get to enjoy the independence and stability they hoped their children would achieve.

That is why employability is central to EduRebrand.

Our model is built around practical skills, a defined career pathway and partner engagement, not training alone.

An illustrative Nigerian family scenario

“I paid your school fees and did everything I could. I thought that when you graduated, you would be able to stand on your own.”

Imagine a parent who works hard for years to educate a child. The child graduates but struggles to find a job. When work finally comes, the salary cannot cover rent, food and transport, so the parent keeps sending money. Later, the child starts a family, but the support continues. The parent grows older and may pass away without ever feeling the relief they hoped education would bring.

This is an illustrative scenario, not a real testimonial.

Why we exist.

We want to reduce the distance between learning and earning. Families invest years of effort and money in education, but a qualification may not be enough to secure a well-paying job.

Our response is a focused software programme, practical projects, a visible talent marketplace and a partner-backed career pathway intended to connect qualified graduands with employers.

We respect formal education. We aim to complement it with practical technology skills, structured support and a clearer connection to work.

Practical. Structured. Career-focused.

We want learners and parents to understand the pathway, expectations and responsibilities before they commit.

One clear course

Software Development progressing into Software Engineering, rather than many disconnected short courses.

Build real work

Projects and portfolio evidence help learners demonstrate what they can do.

Employment pathway

Partner engagement is designed to connect eligible graduands to work opportunities in Nigeria and internationally.

For learners

A structured learning route, project experience, a portfolio and a pathway towards employment or other professional opportunities.

For parents

A programme built around practical capability and career outcomes, with clear information about expectations and support.

One course. A practical career pathway.

A planned one-year learning pathway that moves from coding foundations into the engineering practices used to design, test, improve and deliver reliable software. It combines learning resources, instructor-led learning, practical work and career preparation.

Software Development

  • Programming foundations and problem-solving
  • Web application development
  • Databases and data handling
  • Version control, debugging and collaboration
  • Build working software projects

Software Engineering

  • Requirements and system design
  • Testing, quality and maintainability
  • Deployment and secure development practices
  • Team-based software delivery
  • Portfolio-ready projects and documentation

Programme duration, assessment standards, admission conditions and job-placement terms are governed by the official programme documents.

Learning resources in one dashboard.

The intended dashboard brings lessons, learning resources and student progress into one organised experience.

Online learning videos

Pluralsight training resources, subject to the applicable content-access arrangement.

EduRebrand lessons

Our own explanations, examples and learning support that complement the course content.

Practice and projects

Exercises and practical work that help learners apply concepts and build a portfolio.

Learn it. Practise it. Build it.

Not just watching videos. Build evidence of your ability.

  1. LearnStructured online and physical training.
  2. PractiseExercises, assignments and feedback.
  3. BuildCreate useful software projects.
  4. ReviewImprove with feedback.
  5. ShowcasePresent your projects and skills.
  6. Prepare for workFollow the career pathway.

Training with a clear focus on getting graduands into work.

EduRebrand's model is built around employability and job placement through participating partner organisations, locally and internationally. Career preparation is part of the learning journey, not something left until the last day.

  1. Learn the required skillsProgress through Software Development into Software Engineering.
  2. Build evidence of your abilityComplete projects, document your work and practise explaining technical decisions.
  3. Prepare for employersDevelop professional communication, collaboration and interview readiness.
  4. Connect through the partner pathwayParticipating partners are intended to absorb eligible graduands into suitable roles locally and internationally.
  5. Keep growing after placementContinue learning and build experience as a software professional.

Before enrolling, request the written job-placement guarantee, eligibility rules, conditions, participating employers, locations and what happens if a placement is not made.

This helps learners and parents understand the commitment clearly.

Employment is central. Capability opens more doors.

As their experience grows, graduates may also choose other professional routes using their skills and portfolio.

Employment

Software development and engineering roles with participating employers and other organisations.

Consulting and freelance

Work on software projects for clients, subject to ability, client requirements and agreed contracts.

Products and entrepreneurship

Build solutions for businesses and explore product opportunities with customers or investors.

One place to show what you can do.

The EduRebrand marketplace helps learners showcase their skills, completed software projects and solutions to potential employers, clients and business collaborators.

Software projects

Show completed websites, applications, prototypes and other software work.

Problem-solving skills

Explain the problem, the approach taken, the technologies used and the result.

Products and solutions

Present ideas and solutions that businesses may want to evaluate or commission.

Project profiles

Project description, tools used and demonstration links.

Skill profiles

Skills and interests that opportunity providers can review.

Business problem briefs

A route for organisations to share problems that may need a software solution.

The marketplace is designed to make practical capability easier to discover, review and discuss. Publication, messaging, hiring, sales and payment functions are built and tested before use.

Different partners. One learner journey.

EduRebrand brings together education, professional training, practical teaching, connectivity, equipment, financing support and employment connections.

NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria)

The university pathway for online degree programmes and certificates, so students can study flexibly alongside the skills programme.

Education pathway

Pluralsight (USA)

Global-standard online training and certification resources, with access to pools of investors and employers as described in the programme arrangement.

Training and connections

Alert Connect Ltd

Physical and online training in Nigeria as part of the EduRebrand learning experience.

Training delivery

Airtel

5G router devices to support internet access for participating learners.

Connectivity

Zenith Solar

Solar fans and power stations for learners who face power challenges.

Power support

Business Hub

Access to affordable laptops for students who need a device for software development and engineering practice.

Learning equipment

VeendHQ

Loan facilities intended to help eligible learners finance necessary learning equipment, subject to provider terms.

Financing support

Build The World Initiative (BIG2)

Supports efforts to source grants and scholarships to help learners access training and educational opportunities.

Grants and scholarships

First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

May also provide loan facilities. This is a prospective support option until a specific arrangement is confirmed.

Potential financing partner

Partner roles reflect the current programme arrangement. Availability, eligibility, pricing and repayment conditions depend on each provider's current terms.

Tools that make learning possible.

Device, power and internet access can be major barriers. The partner ecosystem is designed to help learners explore practical support options.

Affordable laptops

Business Hub

Power stations and solar fans

Zenith Solar

5G router devices

Airtel

Loan facilities

VeendHQ; FCMB may participate

Help strengthen the learner-to-work pathway.

We welcome collaboration that directly improves the quality of learning, access to resources or employment outcomes.

Employers

Share role requirements, practical briefs, interviews and opportunities for eligible graduands.

Educators and mentors

Support instruction, reviews, project feedback and professional development.

Equipment and access

Support learners with laptops, power, internet access, scholarships or suitable financing.

Understand EduRebrand clearly.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

Is job placement guaranteed?

Guaranteed job placement and employability are central to the EduRebrand model through partner engagement. Ask the team for the current written placement terms, eligibility requirements, conditions and the participating employers before enrolment.

What is the only course?

One connected programme: Software Development progressing into Software Engineering.

Can I study for a university qualification too?

The programme includes a NOUN pathway for online degree and certificate study, subject to NOUN's admission requirements, programme rules and the specific arrangement available to the learner.

Can I get a laptop or loan?

The partner model includes affordable laptop, power, connectivity and financing support options. Availability, prices, eligibility and repayment terms are set by the relevant provider.

Talk to the team.

Ask about the programme, job-placement terms, student support or partnership opportunities. We encourage learners and parents to ask about the syllabus, schedule, admission requirements, programme fees, placement terms, partner employers and equipment financing before deciding.

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Programme terms, partner commitments and eligibility apply. Contact us for current details.

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