CONTENTS

Requirements for Employability Studies

• Module 1: Certificates
• Module 2: Certifications
• Module 3: Competence
• Module 4: Hard Skills
• Module 5: Soft Skills
• Module 6: Job Readiness Skills

MODULE 1: CERTIFICATES

A) NATIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Primary School Leaving Certificate
• Basic Education Certificate (BECE/JSSCE)
• Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
• National Diploma and Higher National Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree
• Postgraduate Degrees

B) INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES

1. IGCSE
2. GCSE
3. American High School Diploma
4. GED
5. A-Levels
6. International A-Levels
7. IB Diploma Programme
8. Advanced Placement
9. SAT
10. ACT
11. IELTS
12. TOEFL
13. PTE Academic
14. European Baccalaureate
15. French Baccalauréat
16. Canadian High School Diploma
17. Cambridge Pre-U
18. International Foundation Programme (IFP)
19. Abitur
20. WAEC International (WASSCE for Private Candidates)

MODULE 2: CERTIFICATIONS

A) TECH CERTIFICATIONS

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

1. Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
2. Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
3. IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Cloud Computing

4. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
5. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
6. Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
7. Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Cybersecurity

8. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
10. CompTIA Security+
11. Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Data & Analytics

12. Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
13. Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI)
14. IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

DevOps & Software Engineering

15. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
16. Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
17. Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Networking & Infrastructure

18. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Project & IT Service Management

19. Project Management Professional (PMP)
20. ITIL 4 Foundation

B) NON-TECH CERTIFICATIONS

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE CERTIFICATIONS

1. 1) ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
2. 2) ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria)
3. 3) CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
4. 4) CIBN (Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria)

👉 These are among the most respected certifications for finance professionals in Nigeria.

MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS CERTIFICATIONS

1. 5) PMP (Project Management Professional)
2. 6) PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments)
3. 7) CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)
4. 8) Mini MBA / Professional MBA Certifications

👉 PMP is especially lucrative, with high demand across industries in Nigeria

HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATIONS

1. 9) CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria)
2. 10) SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
3. 11) HRCI (HR Certification Institute – PHR/SPHR)

👉 HR certifications improve employability in corporate organizations

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS

1. 12) ICSAN (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria)
2. 13) Compliance Certifications (e.g., AML, Risk & Compliance)

👉 Useful for corporate governance, company secretaries, and compliance officers.

OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

1. 14) CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
2. 15) NIPM Certifications (Production & Operations Management)
3. 16) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certifications

👉 Certifications like those from NIPM help in operations and manufacturing leadership

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

1. 17) NEBOSH (International Safety Certification)
2. 18) IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)

👉 Widely required in oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing industries.

MARKETING & SALES CERTIFICATIONS

1. 19) CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
2. 20) Digital Marketing Certifications (Google, HubSpot, etc.)

👉 Marketing certifications boost career growth in advertising, branding, and sales.

MODULE 3: COMPETENCES

A) MULTI-LINGUAL COMPETENCE

1. 1) Arabic: In-demand in government, defense, legal, and healthcare
2. 2) Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese): Sought after in technology, trade, manufacturing, and legal
3) German: Essential in engineering, automotive, patents, and finance 4) Japanese: In-demand in gaming, AI, robotics, and manufacturing 5) French: Valuable in international law, diplomacy, and nonprofits 6) Korean: Growing demand in entertainment, tech and consumer electronics 7) Spanish: In-demand in healthcare, legal, insurance, and education 8) Russian: Strategic importance in trade, agriculture, and international business 9) Portuguese: Business ties with US companies in trade and corporate agreements 10) Italian: Luxury goods, fashion, and manufacturing

B) MICROSOFT OFFICE COMPETENCE

DIGITAL LITERACY LEVEL

1. 1) Microsoft Word
2. 2) Microsoft Excel
3. 3) Microsoft PowerPoint
4. 4) Microsoft Outlook

WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY

1. 5) Microsoft Teams
2. 6) One drive

AUTOMATION AND ANALYTICS

1. 7) Microsoft Power BI
2. 8) Microsoft Power Automate

AI & CLOUD EXPERTISE

1. 9) Microsoft Co-pilot
2. 10) SharePoint

C) ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETENCE

COGNITIVE COMPETENCES

1. 1) Opportunity
2. 2) Strategy
3. 3) Innovation

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCES

1. 4) Finance
2. 5) Operations
3. 6) Marketing

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

1. 7) Leadership
2. 8) Networking

PERSONAL COMPETENCES

1. 9) Mindset
2. 10) Resilience

MODULE 4: HARD SKILLS

TECH & DIGITAL SKILLS

1. 1) Software Development (Web & Mobile)
2. 2) Data Analysis
3. 3) Data Science
4. 4) Cybersecurity
5. 5) Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
6. 6) Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
7. 7) UI/UX Design
8. 8) Product Management
9. 9) DevOps Engineering
10. 10) Blockchain Development

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SKILLS

1. 11) Financial Analysis
2. 12) Accounting & Bookkeeping
3. 13) Digital Marketing
4. 14) Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
5. 15) Social Media Management
6. 16) Sales & Business Development
7. 17) Project Management
8. 18) Human Resource Management
9. 19) Business Analysis
10. 20) Investment & Portfolio Management

CREATIVE & MEDIA SKILLS

1. 21) Graphic Design
2. 22) Video Editing
3. 23) Photography
4. 24) Animation & Motion Graphics
5. 25) Content Writing & Copywriting
6. 26) Voice-over Artistry
7. 27) Music Production
8. 28) Fashion Design
9. 29) Makeup Artistry
10. 30) Interior Decoration

HEALTH & SCIENCE-RELATED SKILLS

1. 31) Medical Laboratory Technology
2. 32) Nursing Skills
3. 33) Pharmacy Technician Skills
4. 34) Public Health Analysis
5. 35) Health Information Management

EMERGING & SPECIALIZED SKILLS

1. 36) Forex Trading & Financial Markets
2. 37) Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Trading
3. 38) Agricultural Technology (AgriTech)
4. 39) Supply Chain & Logistics Management
5. 40) E-commerce Management

TECHNICAL / VOCATIONAL SKILLS

1. 41) Electrical Installation
2. 42) Plumbing
3. 43) Welding & Fabrication
4. 44) Carpentry & Furniture Making
5. 45) Automobile Repair (Mechanics)
6. 46) Solar Panel Installation
7. 47) CCTV & Security Systems Installation
8. 48) Generator Repair & Maintenance
9. 49) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repair
10. 50) Building Construction

MODULE 5: SOFT SKILLS

COGNITIVE & THINKING SKILLS

1. 1) Critical thinking
2. 2) Problem-solving
3. 3) Analytical thinking
4. 4) Creativity
5. 5) Innovation
6. 6) Decision-making
7. 7) Strategic thinking
8. 8) Logical reasoning
9. 9) Attention to detail
10. 10) Adaptability

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. 11) Verbal communication
2. 12) Written communication
3. 13) Public speaking
4. 14) Active listening
5. 15) Presentation skills
6. 16) Negotiation skills
7. 17) Persuasion
8. 18) Storytelling
9. 19) Conflict resolution
10. 20) Interpersonal communication

INTERPERSONAL & RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

1. 21) Teamwork
2. 22) Collaboration
3. 23) Emotional intelligence
4. 24) Empathy
5. 25) Networking
6. 26) Relationship management
7. 27) Cultural awareness
8. 28) Customer service orientation
9. 29) Respectfulness
10. 30) Leadership influence

PROFESSIONAL & WORK ETHICS

1. 31) Time management
2. 32) Discipline
3. 33) Accountability
4. 34) Integrity
5. 35) Reliability
6. 36) Work ethic
7. 37) Professionalism
8. 38) Goal setting
9. 39) Self-motivation
10. 40) Stress management

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. 41) Leadership
2. 42) Delegation
3. 43) Coaching & mentoring
4. 44) Conflict management
5. 45) Change management
6. 46) People management
7. 47) Performance management
8. 48) Vision setting
9. 49) Initiative
10. 50) Decision ownership

MODULE 6: JOB READINESS SKILLS

1. Resume & CV Writing
2. Cover Letter Writing
3. Job Search Strategies
4. Interview Skills
5. Volunteering and Networking Skills
6. Professional Etiquette
7. Online Presence & LinkedIn Profile
8. Personal Branding
9. Salary Negotiation
10. Internships and Exposure

CONCLUSION

• Beginners Path
• Checklist (The Seven Requirements)
• Assessment (Multiple-choice Questions)
• References (Suggested textbooks, online resources, and professional organizations)