Hands-on Industry Experience
Work alongside professionals on real projects that solve actual business challenges.
Student programme · SIWES / IT
Get your SIWES placement. Build real skills.
Turn your industrial training into a launchpad. Pick a programme that fits your course of study, upload your school's letter, and start building with trainers who do this for a living.
Apply now
₦120,000 per programme · 2026 IT / SIWES rate
ITF-approved programmesWho can apply
Built for students ready to work.
Our student industrial training programme is designed for anyone who wants practical experience while still completing their studies.
- Current undergraduate students in their second year or above
- Graduate students pursuing relevant degrees
- Recent graduates within 6 months of graduation
- Students with basic knowledge in their field of study
- Individuals looking to gain practical experience while studying
- Students from computer science, business, design, marketing, and other disciplines
Programme benefits
What the programme gets you.
A SIWES placement is only worth the hours you put in. These are the outcomes that make yours count.
Professional Mentorship
Receive guidance from experienced professionals who will help shape your career.
Industry-recognized Certificate
Earn a credential that validates your practical experience to future employers.
On-campus, In-person Learning
All classes run on-site at the SmartHub campus — not online. Come in, learn face-to-face, and get hands-on support from mentors.
Structured Learning Path
Follow a carefully designed curriculum that builds practical skills progressively.
Available training programmes
Pick the programme that fits.
Choose up to five programmes that match your course of study. Selecting one below adds it to your application.
Backend Development with Python
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Backend Development with Python is a full programme that takes you from your first line of Python to a backend service running in production. The complete backend programme, in Python. It continues from Backend Development with Python Foundations into advanced API design, asynchronous work, caching, testing and deployment, and finishes with a production service of your own. What you'll learn Write Python confidently and model data properly in SQL Build production-grade REST APIs with FastAPI and Pydantic Secure an API: authentication, authorisation and the common attacks Design APIs that survive versioning, paging and real traffic Run work in the background and handle jobs that outlive a request Cache, profile and scale a service that is getting slower Test a backend properly, including the database Deploy, monitor and operate a Python service in production How it's delivered Taught live with a mentor, module by module, with exercises after each. The programme ends with a capstone project you build and present. Submit every exercise and your capstone through your workspace.
AI Automation
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
AI Automation is a full programme that takes you from your first automated workflow to production automations a business depends on — without writing code. The complete AI Automation programme, and deliberately a no-code one. It continues straight on from AI Automation Foundations into advanced workflows, business-system integration, guardrails and running automations in production. Anyone who wants to build automations in code should take AI Engineering: The Developer’s Path instead. What you'll learn Automate real business processes end to end, with no programming Build advanced workflows in n8n and Make, including multi-step agents Connect the systems a business actually runs on — CRM, ERP, email, sheets Ground automations in a company’s own documents and knowledge Put evaluation, guardrails and human review around AI decisions Handle security, privacy and compliance for automated work Run automations in production: cost, monitoring and reliability How it's delivered Taught live with a mentor, module by module, with exercises after each. The programme ends with a capstone project you build and present. Submit every exercise and your capstone through your workspace.
Mobile App Development with React Native
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Mobile App Development with React Native is a full programme that takes you from your first web page to a mobile app published on the App Store and Play Store. A complete mobile development programme. You cover the whole frontend path first — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, the DOM and React — then move into React Native and Expo, and finish having shipped a real app to both stores. What you'll learn Build for the web with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React before going mobile Build cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android from one codebase Structure an app with navigation, shared state and a sensible file layout Use the device itself — camera, location, notifications and local storage Work with APIs and keep an app usable when the network is not Sign users in and store credentials the way a mobile app should Test and debug on simulators and real devices Build, sign and publish a release to the App Store and Play Store How it's delivered Taught live with a mentor, module by module, with exercises after each. The programme ends with a capstone project you build and present. Submit every exercise and your capstone through your workspace.
AI Engineering: The Developer's Path
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
A six-month program that takes learners from their first line of Python to a deployed AI system — welcoming complete novices and working developers alike, with a full month on Python fundamentals before moving into LLMs, RAG, agents, evaluation, and production deployment.
Product Design
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Master the complete product design workflow from user research to high-fidelity interface creation with this comprehensive UI/UX program. Learn to design intuitive digital experiences through UX principles, user flows, wireframing, and usability testing, while developing polished visual interfaces using Figma, Miro, and Whimsical. This hands-on course combines design thinking, user psychology, and interface craftsmanship to prepare you for modern product design roles. Through real-world projects across web and mobile contexts, you'll develop expertise in UX strategy, UI design systems, prototyping, and user testing while building a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create human-centered, aesthetically refined, end-to-end product solutions. By completion, you'll confidently research, design, and prototype digital products that deliver clear value to users and stakeholders.
Cyber Security
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Master the complete cybersecurity workflow from reconnaissance to ethical exploitation with this comprehensive, practice-driven program. Learn core security concepts through networking fundamentals, Windows and Linux administration, vulnerability assessment, and structured hacking methodology while working inside a dedicated lab environment that mirrors real-world attack surfaces. This hands-on course combines defensive and offensive security techniques to prepare you for modern cybersecurity roles. Through real-world exercises and guided simulations, you'll develop expertise in network exploitation, social engineering, web application penetration testing, and Active Directory attacks, as well as anonymity practices and dark web operations. You’ll also investigate advanced persistent threat (APT) behaviors and strengthen your ability to document findings through professional report writing. By completion, you'll confidently identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities while demonstrating your skills and practical assessments.
DevOps
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Master the complete DevOps workflow from infrastructure provisioning to automated deployment with this comprehensive professional program. Learn to build and manage cloud environments using AWS, automate infrastructure with Terraform, orchestrate applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. This hands-on course combines Linux administration, networking fundamentals, containerization, and automation skills to prepare you for modern DevOps and cloud engineering roles. Through real-world projects spanning finance, healthcare, and technology sectors, you'll develop expertise in cloud infrastructure, observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki, and workflow automation using programming languages like Go, Python or JavaScript.
Fullstack web development
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Learn to create modern, interactive websites and web applications using industry-standard technologies. This comprehensive course covers both frontend and backend development, taking you from basic web pages to fully functional, database-driven applications. What you'll master: Frontend: HTML structure, CSS styling, JavaScript interactivity, React components Backend : Node.js server development, Express.js APIs, MongoDB database integration Integration: Connecting frontend and backend to create complete applications From zero to fullstack developer - gain hands-on experience building real projects that demonstrate your skills to employers. Perfect for beginners ready to commit to learning modern web development professionally.
Data Science
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Master the complete data science workflow from data collection through web-based model deployment with this comprehensive professional program. Learn to build predictive models using Python , NumPy , Pandas , and Scikit-learn , create compelling visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn , and deploy machine learning solutions through web applications using HTML , CSS , JavaScript , and FastAPI . This hands-on course combines statistical analysis, machine learning , and web development skills to prepare you for modern data science roles. Through real-world projects spanning finance, healthcare, and technology sectors, you'll develop expertise in statistical modeling , machine learning algorithms, and full-stack deployment while building a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create end-to-end data science solutions. By completion, you'll confidently build, visualize, and deploy machine learning models through professional web interfaces that stakeholders can actually use.
Data Analysis
beginnerStarts 12 Oct 2026
Transform raw data into actionable business insights with this comprehensive data analysis program. Master the complete data analysis workflow using industry-standard tools including Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, and essential mathematical and statistical concepts. This hands-on course takes you from data collection and cleaning through advanced visualization and statistical modeling, preparing you for roles as a data analyst, business intelligence specialist, or data-driven decision maker. Whether you're starting your analytics journey or advancing your existing skills, this program provides practical experience with real-world datasets and projects that mirror actual business scenarios. By completion, you'll confidently extract meaningful insights from complex data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
Apply
Start your application
Tell us about yourself, choose the programmes that fit your course of study, and upload your school's SIWES letter — it takes a few minutes.
IT / SIWES rate · 2026
₦120,000per programme
Your school attachment letter is verified before your placement is confirmed.
Step 1 of 2
Personal & academic
Ready to start?
Ready to start your industry journey?
Apply now to our Student Industrial Training Programme and take the first step toward a successful career.