Free Trades Courses in Nigeria
Every Trades course on Skillnaija is free, self-paced, and written for a Nigerian context. Each one ends with a hands-on project that is graded — pass it and you earn a certificate you can verify and share.
32 free courses
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Solar Installation: Design, Install and Commission Home Systems Safely
Size, wire, mount and commission solar systems for Nigerian homes the safe, professional way: load audits, strings, batteries, inverters, protection, testing and handover.
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Phone & Gadget Repair
Diagnose and fix smartphones and tablets.
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Fashion Design & Tailoring
Measure, cut, and sew garments that sell.
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Electrical Installation & Wiring
Wire homes safely and to standard.
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Catering & Event Cooking
Cook, plate, and price for events.
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POS & Agency Banking
Run a profitable POS / agent business.
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Home & Office Cleaning Business
Start and run a professional cleaning service.
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Toyota Auto Repair
Service and repair Toyota vehicles.
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Barbing & Grooming
Cut, fade, and build a loyal chair.
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Hairdressing & Styling
Style, treat, and grow a salon business.
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Food Vendor Business: From Your First Pot to a Stall People Trust
Start and run a food business in Nigeria: choose what to sell, cook the same great taste every day, keep food safe, price every plate, get paid, and grow into parties.
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Professional Driving (Bus & Danfo)
Drive safely and earn a steady income.
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CCTV Installation: Design, Install and Secure Camera Systems
Design, cable, mount, configure and secure IP camera systems for Nigerian shops and homes the professional way: the right detail in the right place, privacy built in, nothing left open to hackers.
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Smart Home Installation
Install smart bulbs, plugs, locks and cameras — and turn it into a paid service business.
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Laptop Repair Basics
Diagnose and fix common laptop faults — and earn from it in Nigeria
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Generator Maintenance Basics
Service and fix the gens Nigeria runs on — and earn from every street that hears NEPA
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Inverter & Battery Maintenance
Install and maintain inverter backup power — and earn from Nigeria's NEPA problem
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Plumbing Basics
Fix leaks, install fixtures and earn steady money as a Nigerian plumber
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POP & Interior Finishing
Master POP ceilings, screeding and finishing — and earn from Nigeria's building boom
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Tiling & Flooring Basics
Lay tiles and floors professionally and earn from a trade that never sleeps
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Furniture Making Basics
Build tables, shelves and wardrobes that sell — and price the work like a pro
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Welding & Metal Fabrication
Weld and fabricate gates, doors and frames — and earn steady money as a Nigerian metalworker
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Car Detailing Business
Turn dusty Lagos cars into showroom-clean rides — and build a detailing business that pays
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AC Installation & Repair
Install, service and fix the ACs Nigeria is buying — and earn from every hot, sweaty street
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Refrigeration Repair Basics
Fix the fridges and freezers Nigeria can't live without — and turn every breakdown into cash
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Baking & Cake Decorating Business
Bake it well, finish it clean, price it properly.
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Caregiving & Home Nursing Assistant: Safe, Skilled Care for Elders, Patients and Children
The work, done properly: safe moving and handling, hygiene and infection control, pressure sores, feeding, medication support, dementia and stroke care, recognising the emergency, and getting paid for it in Nigeria or abroad.
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Private Investigation & Security Practice (Nigeria & Global Standards)
Risk assessment, guard force operations, lawful investigation, evidence and reporting, taught for Nigerian law and the international standards clients ask for.
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Hair Braiding & Wig Making: From First Cornrow to a Booked-Out Business
Cornrows, feed-ins, box and knotless braids, twists and trending styles, then closure and frontal wigs, customising and revamping, with the hygiene, pricing and bookings that turn skill into income.
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Nail Technician: Manicures, Gel, Acrylic, Builder Gel and Nail Art, Done Safely
The full nail service menu from classic manicure to acrylic, builder gel, press-ons and nail art, built on the hygiene, nail health and product safety that protect your clients and your name.
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Skincare & Facials: Esthetician Foundations for Nigerian Skin
Skin science for melanin-rich skin, honest products, a hygienic treatment room, the classic facial step by step, routines for common concerns, and a skincare business that never sells bleaching.
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Massage Therapy: Safe, Professional Practice and a Business That Lasts
Learn the hands, the limits and the numbers: real technique, the conditions that mean you must not massage, boundaries that keep the work professional, and what a mobile practice or a small place actually earns in Nigeria.
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