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Food Vendor Business

Sell food that keeps customers coming back.

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About this course

Run a profitable food-selling business — menu choice, hygiene, costing, and daily operations.

First thing for your food business: what exactly are you selling? This choice is not just about what you like to cook, o. It’s about what people will actually buy, what fits your kitchen, and what will put money in your pocket. Think strategically, like a smart market woman.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 4 lessons

  1. Choosing what to sell9 min
  2. Hygiene and food handling12 min
  3. Costing and pricing your food12 min
  4. Project: a daily menu plan40 min

Your project

My Daily Food Business Plan

A Google Drive link containing photos of your menu and costing, and a short video explaining your daily operations.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Food Vendor Business free?

Yes. Food Vendor Business is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Food Vendor Business take to complete?

3 weeks · ~3 hrs/week. There are 4 lessons, about 1 hour of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Food Vendor Business?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Food Vendor Business?

You will build practical skills in Menu planning, Hygiene, Costing & pricing, Daily operations. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Food Vendor Business?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — My Daily Food Business Plan and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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