Full-Time Courses, Certificate Courses, Course Synopsis of the Certificate Programme .
Lagos State University Directorate of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship offers Basic Principles of Entrepreneurship (ENT 202) for 200L students and Practical Entrepreneurship (ENT 302) for 300L students for full time students. These courses are pre-requisite and students who could not pass ENT 202 cannot register for ENT 302 examination in the following year.
The Directorate collaborates with some Corporate Organizations/Institutions to run the following certificate programmes;
The Course Synopsis of the Certificate Programme are as follows
| SN | Course Description | Course Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laptop/Desktop Handset Repairs | How to assembly, install, configure and repair computer systems Basic Computer usage Fundamental functions and operations of the Computer Computer Troubleshooting Identification of hardware competent Other Basic Computer Operations Basic steps to identify different phone and configurations How to repair a faulty phone; replace screens, solder and re-solder and other Handsets repairs using operating system and other devices |
| 2 | Home Electronics (Domestic appliances) Repairs and management | Install new domestic appliance Test installed appliance Repair any bad or faulty domestic appliance Practical lab/Workshop |
| 3 | Build, Installation and Repair of Inverter/Solar Panel | Assemble inverter components Building different capacity inverters for market Testing an inverter Tracing and repair fault Installation of solar panels Testing of install solar panels Tracing and repair solar panels |
| 4 | CCTV Camera Installation and Management Structured Cabling & Wireless Installation and Management | Types of CCTV Cameras Installation of CCTV camera at different site location and environment Install and configure indoor and outdoor CCTV cameras Design CCTV for different usage Install CCTV for small offices and campus Test installed CCTV Trace and repairs of faulty CCTV problems |
| 5 | Door Access Control Installation and Management | Site surveying and the materials Identify different types of access control deceives Install access control for doors and accessories Configuring access controls Setup and configure the access control systems Test the installed access control system Install time management system |
| 6 | Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Management | Identify different fiber cables Site surveying and the materials Install fiber products Install indoor and outdoor fiber cables Construction of fiber materials Manage a fiber cable to the end points and along the road Terminate fiber cable Splice fiber cables Site surveys and generate BOM Testing of fiber cable with different test tools Fiber Lab/workshop |
| 7 | Decoders and Internet Marketing | Introduction to Decoders Types, advantages and limitations of Decoders Brand Management Consumer behavior Analysis Content Marketing and SEO Data Analysis in Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy |
| 8 | Security Operations and Management | Foundation Communication Security/Protection Officer Functions Crime Prevention and Physical Security Fire and Safety Protection Deviance Crime and Violence Investigation Legal aspect of Security Officer Safety and use of force Relations with other Risk and Threat Management |
| 9 | Tourism Management | Introduction to Tourism European Travel Geography Personal and Professional Development Legislative Framework Business Environment Management Information |
| 10 | Interlocking/paving stones for private and commercial premises | Introduction Quoting for Interlocking block Laying of interlocks Sale of interlocks/kerbs Getting Started Challenges of the industry Value chain of the interlocking block making industry |
| 11 | Block making industry (Vibrated or engine molds/Hand molds | Introduction Concrete block Block Making ()Practical Getting started Challenges of the industry The silver lining – other value chain of the block making industry Standing out in a crowded industry – The Blue Ocean approach. |
| 12 | POP (Plaster of Paris) for buildings construction | Introduction Uses of POP Essential to cover in the practical training |
| 13 | Concrete Mixer Handling | Introduction Types of mixers Choosing the right concrete mixer The right mixer Using a concrete mixer Skills require to commence |
| 14 | Training In Paint Making (Emulsion/ Texture Coatings) And Allied Products | Introduction and Types of Paints Equipment use Production process Quality control and the parameter Paint formulation/costing Reprocessing Marketing Application |
| 15 | Photograph/Image Editing | CorelDraw Photoshop Fireworks Adobe illustrator and other CC suite application Project |
| 16 | Videography, Finishing School Generally | Flash (Macromedia, swish etc) After effect Adobe premier pro and other CC suite application D max Project |
| 17 | Training on Solar Energy System, Design, Installation And Maintenance | Basic Electricity General overview of SES Component of SES Storage batteries Project management of SES Safety consideration Project total |
| 18 | Draughtmanship | Architectural Structural Electrical Mechanical Computer aiding (CAD) |
| 19 | Garment Construction, Pattern Drafting, Bridal Designs and Evening Wears | Introduction to fashion designing Introduction to pattern drafting Tools and equipment for making pattern design |
| 20 | Cake Baking, Snacks, Sugar Craft (Free Hand Modelling) | Baking techniques, ingredients and equipment Cake baking Cake decoration (butter cream) Cake decoration (fondant) Sugar craft and flower paste Sugar craft (free hand modeling) Advanced fondant class Snacks and confectionery Snacks and confectionery Event decoration Project |
| 21 | Event Management & Hall Decoration | Introduction to tools Baking of cakes Introduction to butter cream frosting with different piping techniques Introduction to royal icing and various piping techniques, calligraphy and scroll patterns Introduction to fondant icing using various tools to create designs Students projects |
| 22 | Awards, Packaging and Screen Printing | Introduction Identifying of tools and materials for production Source, improvising of materials and cutting of plate Artworks for award production and arranging of awards Production of award Screen printing and production of packets Students project |
| 23 | Training in Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Tanks Construction | Process definition of Fibre – Reinforced Plastic Tank History of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Tanks Construction Process description Advantages and Limitations Material requirement Example polymer and reinforcement combinations Application Design consideration |
| 24 | Distribution Channel & Logistics Management Module – Channel Structure & Management | Levels Intermediaries Functions, behaviours & conflicts Module – Logistics Modes & Integrated Logistics Systems & Function Modes Roles of ICT |
| 25 | Training on Borehole Drilling and Water Treatment | Borehole drilling Piling Plumbing work Water treatment Water system maintenance |
| 26 | Training and Teaching of Bread Making | Bread training Hygiene Safety and sanitation Equipment and utensils Baking mixing place and yeast doughs Batters Pastry dough Creams, Bavarians and mousses Sources, glazes and frozen desserts Cookies, candies and Dessert Assembly, plating and presentation |
| 27 | Packaging and Marketing Entrepreneurship | Introduction Packaging value chain Packaging materials International business packaging equipments Packaging laws and regulations Packaging design Marketing and sales of packaging products Distribution packaging for business managers Data management for packaging business organization Packaging value in logistics and supply chain management |
| 28 | Real Estate Entrepreneurship | Fundamentals of real estate management Business real estate law Land acquisition and management Legal framework of urban infrastructure and real estate Slum relationship and development SRD Contract administration and procedure aspects Real estate taxation Society management Facility management Project management Construction and contract safety management Real estate deal structuring Facility management of large complexes Real estate valuation Funding and investment options Public and private partnership projects Lease property brokerage Real estate marketing |
| 29 | Import and Export Processing Entrepreneurship | Fundamentals of import and export International trading and its essentials Important incoterms Export order & Performa invoice development Cargo booking Cargo import planning Custom documents preparation Bank documents preparation Export proceed realization Bank financing document organization Legal framework of import and export process Indemnity bond in import Import & export reporting |
| 30 | Courier and logistics Management | Produce highly qualified professional personnel in courier, Logistic Transport and management vide world-class To provide educational programmes that will lead to certification of professional grade through training To promote the educational development of individuals and corporate bodies through seminars, workshops, conferences, summit and other professional undertaking To ensure that members are professionally equipped constantly through continuing professional equipped constantly through continuing professional education and research Practical application of theoretical underpinnings of courier, logistics and management Formation of polices on the post, courier, logistics, transport, management and regulation of the sector Consultancy on the post, courier, logistics, transport, management and regulation of the sector |
| 31 | Entrepreneurship Training In Beekeeping | Introduction to beekeeping Apiary establishment Practical & Apitherapy Microenterprise fundamentals |
| 32 | Coconut value chain | To conduct a skill imparting program in the processing of products in the in an educational environment leading to the issuance of a certificate of attendance by the LASU enterprise development centre. To transfer skills in processing of identified products through hand-on practical by participants to the point in quality where such products will qualify to meet the standards of regulatory agencies. To teach production skills in an environment of institutional discipline and entrepreneurial best practices leading to possible alternatives in self-employment To build entrepreneurial mindsets in participant that would qualify them for funding assistance by financial institutions either as individuals or as cooperatives To impact the dynamics of the domestic and external business environments that will prepare participants in building a niche in the market place without which they will not have a sustainable business. To gradually develop a brand of products in the that will carry the registered trade mark of the LASU entrepreneurship development centre |
| 33 | Certification of Trade Apprentice | Aspect of Bookkeeping Business ethics Business Advertisement Business communication skills |
| 34 | Certificate in Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chain | Definition of value chain, components of a value chain, generalized values chain, aquaculture value chain and explanation of component parts, fisheries value chain and component part. |
| 35 | Certificate in Industrial Fisheries Operation And Management | vessel acquisition, registration, preparation for voyage; crewing, crew ration, mediation, furling, lubricants, the role of port captain, operation manager, etc., documentation, outward going and inward coming. vessel type, gear requirement, fishing ground, target species, species caught, crew management, net preparation, shooting, hauling, sorting, packaging, preservation. |
| 36 | Certificate in Artisanal Fisheries Operation And Management | identification and selection of gear and craft in use, gear and craft maintenance-operational modes (practical); catch composition (marine, fresh and brackish water) viz-a-viz; identification of groups/communities of fishes; techniques to identify fishing grounds, operational safety and security; fisheries governance; fisheries governance; fisheries laws, acts or decrees; cooperatives functions and responsibilities. |
| 37 | Certificate in Aquatic food processing | Processing plants, design and construction, equipment, manpower requirement, fish and shell fish processing; freezing. Washing grading, filleting, glazing, packaging, preservation, salting, drying, smoking, canning, processed products and packaging. HACCP and hygiene requirement in processing plants. |
| 38 | Certificate in Local and International fish business | Marketing and distribution of fish and fisheries products, the fish products, artisanal fish marketing and distribution, industrial dish trading, trade policies; WTO, AU, ECOWAS, local markets, national, regional, continental, outside the continent and products. Trading route including international harmonization and standardization. |
| 39 | Certificate in Fish feed manufacturing | feed ingredients, nutrient (micronutrients and macronutrient), Feed formulation, pellets (floating and sinking), Feed drying, feed packaging and marketing, fish feed machinery and components (grinding machines, mixer and pelletizer), operation and maintenance of pelleting machine, fish feed storage. |
| 40 | Certificate in Environmental management in fisheries and aquaculture | impact of environment on fisheries: pollution, trawling, social-political environment etc; impact of fisheries on environment, mitigation, culture systems (earthen ponds, seepage ponds; concrete ponds, fibre class ponds etc), industrial development, urbanization, climate change, labour, hatchery, feed, predation, cannibalism, adaptation strategies. mitigation of negative environmental impacts: national and international instruments-ecosystem approach to aquaculture (EAA), Ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF); roles of stakeholders-communities, government, NGOs; climate change adaptation and mitigation ; fish habitat protection-spatial planning, protected areas etc. |
| 41 | Certificate in Fish Fingerling Production, Marketing and Distribution | Brood stock selection, sexual differentiation, artificial propagation – spawning techniques, injections, stripping, water quality management, feeding and marketing strategy. Types of hatchery, site selection for the construction of fish hatchery, hatchery facilities, record keeping in aquaculture, loan/credit account record. |
| 42 | Certificate in Shrimp and Prawn farming business | Shrimp pond construction, types of ponds, culturable species, other species with potential culture, larval production, algae and zooplankton production, feed and feeding, handling, processing and marketing of shrimp, record keeping. |
| 43 | Certificate in Aquatic Product Business | Utilization of different aquatic resources and their products (fish by product industries): viz-a-viz: plants, animals including fish, non-living thing (Business type: Food; peeper soup, fish fillet, cooking oil; cosmetic; body cream, soap; poultry and fish feed etc); new product development, production methods, products commercialization including patent and other relevant approvals and standardizations. |
| 44 | Certificate in Brood-stock development and management | Definition of Brood stock, characteristics, criteria for brood stock selection, gonadal development. Sources of brood stocks, nutrition/feed for brood stock, environmental requirement of brood stocks, sexual differentiation, brood stocks management, management for tilapia and catfish brood stocks and other fishes with potential. |
| 45 | Certificate in Public, private Partnership in fisheries and Aquaculture(PPP) | Definition of PPP, objectives, functions and responsibilities of stakeholders, challenges, principles of PPP, types of PPP e.g. co-management-example of PPP in fisheries e.g. of PPP in aquaculture; use of performance indicators in fisheries/aquaculture business to determine roadmap toward viability. |
| 46 | Certificate in Fish health management | concepts of health and disease, common fish diseases, recognition and diagnosis of fish disease symptoms, primary care for control and abatement, prevention of fish disease; general concept, hygiene, farm situation, routine operations, quarantine, feed storage, etc; submission of fish for diagnostic services, HACCP as a standard operational concept for value chain optimization as it concerns fish health, practical contract. |
| 47 | Certificate in Ornamental fish business | ornamental fish breeding, culture and management; ornamental fish industry, market and present status; world ornamental fish trade, water quality management, construction and management of mud-pond/earthen pond, selection and biology of species of fish for culture; identification of endemic ornamental fish species, their breeding and culture; use of live feeds in ornamental fish culture, fish nutrition and feed preparation; introduction to loan scheme and preparation of project proposal, use of filters in ornamental fish culture; breeding of live bearers and egg layers; disease diagnosis, parasitic bacterial and fungal disease, selection and calculation of dosage regimes; harzard related regulations in ornamental fish trade, aquatic plants and their propagation techniques; packaging and transportation of ornamental dish; aquarium and fountain construction, importance of aquarium, maintenance of aquaria. |
| 48 | Certificate in Fish farming business | culture systems, management, feasibility report, types of ponds, stocking, feeding, liming, fertilizer, water requirement, record keeping, business plan, assessing loan, marketing, precaution in fish business. |
| 49 | Certificate in Fish farm clusters and fish | zonation, cluster, advantages and disadvantages, facilities, membership, possible business in clusters, design and management of fish landing terminals, administrative structures; fish preservation and market infrastructures etc. |
| 50 | Certificate in Fish Farm Cluster and Terminal Management | zonation, cluster, advantages and disadvantages, facilities, membership, possible business in clusters, design and management of fish landing terminals, administrative structures; fish preservation and market infrastructures etcimportance of water quality (man, fish); design and construction of water quality laboratory, water sample collection and preservation; modern water quality equipment and usage; physic-chemical |
| 51 | Certificate in Water quality analysis and management | importance of water quality (man, fish); design and construction of water quality laboratory, water sample collection and preservation; modern water quality equipment and usage; physic-chemical parameters and analytical procedures;; microbial water analysis; analysis of nutrients (e.g. nitrate, potassium, sodium); heavy and trace metal analyses, interpretation and application of water analysis results; water treatment and management in ponds, tank etc. |
| 52 | Animal Husbandry ( Snail breedinsg , Grass cutter breeding) | Housing equipment and feed principles of poultry, rabbit and pigs Production and Management practices Livestock economics Health Management of Stock processing Marketing of poultry and rabbits |
| 53 | Bead Making | Introduction to Getting familiar with beading tools and materials Concept of The spiral concept Scattered arrangement The concept of matting Infinity Accessories Requirement to start of your own business |
| 54 | Building Drawing | Basic knowledge Distinction between structure and form Structural physics, forces and loads Tools and construction techniques Material and analysis of their properties Structural Elements Bearing Element Connections Construction Consequence & Logic Structure Analysis Light structures and advanced building techniques |
| 55 | Building Applications in PHP | Basic knowledge in PHP Distinction between structure and form Structural physics, forces and loads Tools and construction techniques Material and analysis of their properties Structural Elements in PHP Bearing Element Connections in PHP Construction Consequence & Logic Structure Analysis Light structures and advanced building techniques in PHP |
| 56 | Computer & Laptop repairs & Maintenance, Networking Mobile Phone repairs and Maintenance | How to assembly, install, configure and repair computer systems Basic Computer usage Fundamental functions and operations of the Computer Computer Troubleshooting Identification of hardware competent Other Basic Computer Operations Basic steps to identify different phone and configurations How to repair a faulty phone; replace screens, solder and re-solder and other Handsets repairs using operating system and other devices |
| 57 | Crop Farming | Concept of Crop production energy/business transport system Environmental factors determining crop performance Cultural practices Cultivation and seedbed preparation Nursery Establishment and Maintenance Plant Seed and Seedrate Plant population Crop protection Maintenance of crop fertility, organic and inorganic fertilizers Soil and water conservation Cropping system including crop rotation, intercropping and Agroforestry |
| 58 | Data Analysis And Data Processing (Excel & SPSS) | Basic statistical terms and concept Concepts and software for Data prcessing An overview of SPSS Data Entry, Management manipulation Tabulations and Graphics Quantitative analysis using SPSS Advanced statistical Analysis Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel |
| 59 | Database Management Essentials | Fundamental Database Concept The entity relationship The relational data model Logical database design Relational Algebra SQL: Queering and Manipulating Data Transaction Management and Concurrency Control Database access from a Programming Language Data Storage and Indexing Query evaluation Query plans in Postgre SQL Functional Depending and Normalization |
| 60 | Data Recovery Specialist/Technician | Logical Recovery of disabled hard drives Using file format recognition tools Logical revering via avoiding BIOS interrupts Motion that unlocks the actuators of a drive Diagnosing the physical recovery of drives Reviewing data structures with a HEX editor Diagnosing “Clicking Noises” Mac OSX data recovery Linux Data recovery Raid O recovery and Raid recovery Vista and recovery of shadow copies Clearing passwords on a password protected drives Solid state drive recovery Firm ware loses |
| 61 | Digital Forensic Specialist/Technician | |
| 62 | Digital Marketing | Basic Course Search Engine Optimization Social Media Optimization Social Media Marketing Advance course Search Engine Optimization Web master tool Social Media Marketing Google Adwords (PPC) Google Analysis Affiliate Marketing Email marketing Mobile Marketing Strategy E-Commerce Marketing Info-graphic Content markets Apps store optimization |
| 63 | Drama and Entertainment | Acting terminology General Dramatic technology Acting in practice Theatre games Dramatic improvisation |
| 64 | Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security Specialist/Technician | Complete package of cyber security, Etical hacking and penetration, testing, OSINT Steganography, KaliLinux, Forensics Bug Bounty hunting, Web application, penetration Testing, website hacking attacks, password cracking, metal split Mastering over Darkness and Deep web, browse darknet, secrets to be invisible and purchase product Anonymous call Quality unlimited video resources Learn basics of Kali Linux: Hackers operating system Open source intelligence Google hacking database and google dorks Better control over any Window , , computer system Virus, worms, Trojan, key lodgers and back door |
| 65 | Event planning and Management | The concept of event Management The event planning process Event team dynamics Contingency planning |
| 66 | Food Processing and Cake production | Baking techniques, ingredients and equipment Cake baking Cake decoration (butter cream) Cake decoration (fondant) Sugar craft and flower paste Sugar craft (free hand modeling) Advanced fondant class Snacks and confectionery Snacks and confectionery Event decoration General principles of manufacturing processes Non conversion process Food conversion operation Preservation operation |
| 67 | Hotel Management | Management basics Communications Service Industry principles Hospitality cash management Advertising Regulatory standards for Hotel |
| 68 | Leather Works | Hand stitching, hand stitch, single ply leather project, hand stitch double ply leather project Leather working tools, utility knife holder project, round knife holder project Leather belt project Hardware, lead strap project, repairs Stamping/carving, halter project, repairs |
| 69 | Make-ups and Cosmetics | History Sanitation/Safety/Hygiene Make up Make up application Portfolio building Personal success in makeup Artistry Business skills Review, practice e and testing Additional training |
| 70 | Photography | Camera controls Exposure, black and Conversion, Intro to Lighting The Portrait Composition tips, shooting at Night and Contemporary Art Creating a Body of Work Basics of Photoshop Output |
| 71 | Server Technician (Installation and Management) | Introduction to networks OSI Models Media Cables and Connection Ethernet Standards and Properties Network Devices Internet Protocol Addressing Hierachy and Protocol Subnetting Routing Concepts Dynamic Routing Switching and VLAN Configuration Wireless Technologies Network Hardening Techniques Network Security Vulnerabilities |
| 72 | Soap, Detergent and Toiletries Production | Introduction to soap and toiletries production Detergent Toilet soaps Fragrances Setting up a soap, detergent fragrance Manufacturing facility |
| 73 | Tailoring and Fashion Designing | Pattern making Illustration Design concept Clothing construction Surface ornamentation Textile science Garment industry History of costumes Activities and other events |
| 74 | Training and Teaching Bread making | Bread training Hygiene Safety and sanitation Equipment and utensils Baking mixing place and yeast doughs Batters Pastry dough Creams, Bavarians and mousses Sources, glazes and frozen desserts Cookies, candies and Dessert Assembly, plating and presentation |
| 75 | Vegetable Production, Maize Farming ,Cassava farming | Overview of vegetable production Definition of a vegetable crop Economic significance of vegetable production Production of major temperate vegetable families Issues relevant to the vegetable industry Weed control in vegetable production Principles of maize production Concepts relating to maize cultivation Basics of maize production Importance of specific maize production practices Site selection for cassava farming Weed control and land preparation for cassava farming Planting and planting material for cassava production Post planting weed control Fertilizer use, type and rate in cassava farming Harvesting cassava farming |
| 76 | Water Treatment and Packaging | Introduction Sedimentation Filtration Aeration Chemical treatment – control of PH Disinfection Chlorination Methods of chlorination Point-of-use treatment Adoption filters Water conditioners Treatment of radon and uranium Quality assurance Treatment water storage Distribution system Maintenance and training requirement |
| 77 | Website Development | Introduction – web pages (dynamic and static) HTML (Basic + Advance)M CSS (Cascade Style Sheet) Tools used in web development Languages used in web development – PHP, ASP.net Client side and server side languages Javascript (Basic + advance) Use of Ajax Use of JQuery Use of Web development tools Learning PHP MySQL Databases Adavance Development Techniques Developing and application using PHP and MySQL |
| 78 | Welding, Metal works and Fabrication | Introduction, Orientation rules, Procedures in welding Setting up Welding lab Gas metal arc welding Wire welding, Short Circuit Transfer, Spray Transfer Shielded Metal Arc Welding Setting variables, Welding Aluminum versus Steel Aluminum Welding OA Torch Cutting Standard workplace safety Technical training Fabrication of Steel articles Welding Equipment, Uses and Accessories |
| 79 | Writing and Publishing | Why do we write Creative writing Presentation and design tips Writing as a Career Overview of the Publishing process Self-Publishing E-Publishing and the Rise of the E-Book Building and Managing your Web Presence |