My First Skillnaija Lesson!
The capstone project for Teaching & Tutoring — a free Business course. Pass it and you earn a certificate anyone can verify.
- Free
- 4 steps
- Pass mark 70%
- Graded within minutes
- Beginner-friendly
The project unlocks once you complete the lessons. The workbook is free to download now so you can see exactly what is expected.
What you will submit
A link to a Google Drive folder containing: 1) Your written lesson plan (PDF or photo of handwritten plan). 2) A 3-5 minute video of you teaching part of your lesson. 3) Your written reflection.
What to do, step by step
- Choose a subject you are passionate about and know well (e.g., Basic Maths, English Grammar, or even how to make a simple Nigerian snack like puff-puff). Think about what a beginner needs to learn.
- Plan a short, engaging 15-20 minute lesson for a single student or a small group. Your plan should include: what you want them to learn (objective), the steps you'll take to teach it, any simple materials you'll use (like a pen and paper, or ingredients), and how you'll check if they understood. Write this plan down.
- Deliver your planned lesson to a friend, family member, or even a younger sibling. Record a short video (3-5 minutes) of you teaching a key part of this lesson. It doesn't have to be perfect, just show your teaching style!
- Reflect on your experience: What went well? What was challenging? How would you improve it next time? Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about this.
Files to work with
Project workbook (fill in, then submit)The whole brief, an evidence checklist, the grading rubric as a self-check and the link-sharing steps in one file. Opens in Word, Google Docs or WPS.Word · 6 KBHow it is graded
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Clear and well-structured lesson plan (objective, steps, materials, assessment). | 30% |
| Engagement and clarity in the teaching video (how well you explained and interacted). | 35% |
| Thoughtful and insightful reflection on the teaching experience. | 25% |
| All required deliverables submitted correctly (plan, video, reflection). | 10% |
You need 70% overall to pass. A failed submission comes back with feedback and can be revised and resubmitted.
Before you submit: make your link public
If your work lives in Google Drive or Google Docs, open Share → General access and change “Restricted” to “Anyone with the link” (Viewer). Then paste the link into a private browser window: if it opens without sign-in, you are ready. A private link cannot be graded — it is the single most common reason a good project fails.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to finish Teaching & Tutoring before submitting the project?
Yes. The submission screen opens once every lesson in Teaching & Tutoring is marked complete. The lessons are where the methods, the Nigerian context and the worked examples the project depends on are taught.
How is the project graded?
An examiner scores each rubric criterion from 0 to 100 and weights them as shown on this page; you need 70% overall to pass. Most submissions are graded within minutes and you get written feedback on what was strong and what to improve.
Can I resubmit if I fail?
Yes. A failed project comes back with feedback; revise the weak parts and resubmit. A passed project is final — the certificate is issued and cannot be re-rolled.
What do I actually submit?
A write-up of what you did (under 5,000 characters) plus a public link to your work — a Google Drive folder, Google Doc, spreadsheet, GitHub repository or video. The link must open without sign-in; a private link cannot be graded. The free project workbook on this page walks you through all 4 steps.
Is the certificate real?
Yes. Passing this project issues a certificate with a unique verification code. Anyone — an employer, a client, a school — can open the verification page and see that the certificate is genuine and which project earned it.
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