What Experience Alone No Longer Guarantees — But Modern Work Now Demands
The reality is simple:
Work has changed.
Tools have changed.
How performance is assessed has changed.
Yet many capable professionals were never trained for how work is actually done today — especially in remote, hybrid, and globally connected workplaces.
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS)
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program is a career-readiness and workplace effectiveness program designed for professionals, women returning to work, academics, founders, and career advancers who want to remain relevant, efficient, and competitive in today’s global workforce.
Meet Blessing , The Previously Rusty Professional
“WFS has done so much good to me that words can’t quantify how you’ve changed my narrative.
I regret not finding this 7 years ago after graduating.”
— Blessing Aifuwa, WFS Alumna (May 2024)
Meet Hope, Who Secured 2 International Managerial Remote Roles
“As I write this, God has blessed me with two remote managerial positions. On May 1st, a multinational company from the US contacted me for an interview, and on May 15th, another company from South Africa did the same.”
— Hope Samuel WFS Alumna (May 2024)
SFW is trusted by 2000+ alumni from 36+ countries Including, Nigeria, Ghana, USA, UK, Kenya, Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
Why Many Professionals Feel Capable — Yet Still Struggle at Work
Most professionals don’t lack qualifications.
They don’t lack intelligence.
They don’t even lack experience.
What they often lack is modern workplace structure.
Here’s what has quietly changed in today’s workplace:
- Work is now tool-driven (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Canva, AI tools)
- Performance is measured through output, documentation, and collaboration
- Promotions depend on clarity, structure, and visibility
- Remote and global roles demand self-management and digital fluency
Yet very few professionals were ever trained in:
- How work is planned, tracked, and reported
- How to collaborate in distributed teams
- How to document meetings, projects, and decisions
- How to position experience clearly in modern work environments
This gap is not a personal failure.
It is a training gap.
The Harvard Study Employers Are Whispering About
A Harvard University research study found that only 15% of job success comes from technical knowledge. The other 85% is rooted in soft skills — communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, collaboration, and professionalism.
Yet these skills are missing in most African curriculums.
WFS fills that gap. With structure, tools, mentorship, and clarity.
Verifiable Results and Wins
🌟 Backed by 210+ glowing Google reviews, our impact speaks for itself.
✅ 17% of surveyed alumni secured new job opportunities
✅ 38% reported improved job performance through increased digital and tech proficiency
✅ 4% earned promotions as a direct result of the skills gained
✅ Won the mastercard foundation edtech fellowship in 2025 and was awarded $100,000 due to the relevance of the curriculum and the foundation wanting this innovation to reach 10,000 youths.
Real growth. Real results. 🚀
The Truth Most People Don’t Know About Global Employability
Academic Qualifications = Just 5% of What Employers Look For.
After 15 years as an employer and two stints working internationally, I’ve seen firsthand what actually gets people hired or retained both locally and globally.
Here’s the REAL formula for getting and keeping jobs in today’s global economy:
5:30:30:35
📘 5% — Academic Degree (Yes, just five percent)
🗣 30% — Soft Skills (What we teach in WFS: communication, clarity, structure, workplace tools, professionalism)
💻 30% — Technical Skills (This could be design, digital marketing, coding, product management, etc.)
🛠 35% — Work Experience (Real, practical experience, including internships, volunteer work, projects)
Now ask yourself honestly: Where do you fall on this scale? If you can’t confidently score at least 70%, then WFS is not just a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity.
You can learn technical skills elsewhere. You can even pay hundreds of thousands for a Master’s degree.
But guess what? That still only covers 30% of the equation.
The fundamental workplace skills that make you globally employable & relevant, the ones that help you communicate, deliver, manage time, collaborate remotely, solve problems, and show up professionally, are not taught in school, and no employer has time to teach them.
You won’t find these on YouTube.
You won’t get them from a random digital skills course.
And your MSc doesn’t cover it either.
The WFS Program is the ONLY curriculum built specifically to close that missing 30% gap in Africa’s workforce readiness.
We’ve tested it with over 2,000 professionals from 9 African demographics.
We’ve seen people land jobs, improve their performance, and get retained by global partners all from this foundation.
If you want to become globally employable, WFS is where you start.
And should you ever find a program like this somewhere else?
It would cost you 10x more than what we’re charging you now.
What the WFS Program Helps You Fix
WFS is not about starting over.
It is about upgrading how you work.
Through a structured, practical curriculum, WFS helps you:
- Work faster and more efficiently using modern tools
- Communicate clearly and professionally across platforms
- Structure tasks, projects, and reports the way employers expect
- Feel confident collaborating in remote and hybrid teams
- Position yourself for flexibility, promotions, and global opportunities
This program has been tested and refined over 3 years, across 9 demographic groups, including:
- Professionals with 3+ years experience
- Women returning from career breaks
- MSc and PhD holders
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Career switchers and remote work aspirants
7 Core Modules — Rooted in Employability, Not Buzzwords
Career Clarity & Self-Positioning
- Understanding your strengths, personality, and work style
- Identifying globally relevant, no-code career paths
- Mapping skills required for roles that fit your profile
Digital Tools for the Modern Workplace
- Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet, Calendar, Slides
- Cloud collaboration and digital task handling
- Working confidently in digital and remote settings
Cross-Functional Workplace Tools
- Hosting and managing professional Zoom meetings
- Visual collaboration with Miro
- Designing workplace assets using Canva
- Professional communication via Slack and WhatsApp
Communication, Research & AI for Work
- Professional email etiquette and workplace writing
- Research using Google Search, Scholar, and AI tools
- Responsible use of AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI)
- Clear, structured communication across platforms
Planning, Project Management, Reporting & Data Analysis
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Project initiation and concept notes
- Medium-term planning and structured to-do systems
- SOPs for repeatable work
- Workplace data analysis and reporting with insights
Selling Yourself with Professional Assets
- CVs, cover letters, portfolios, and proposals
- LinkedIn setup and professional positioning
- Presenting transferable skills clearly
Life Skills & Model Worker Attributes
- Emotional intelligence and negotiation
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Consistency and reliability at work
- Cross-cultural collaboration in remote teams
Next Start Date Of WFS
How the Program Works
Duration: 6 weeks
Daily commitment: ~1 hour per day
Access: 12 monthsLearning Format
- Pre-recorded lessons (learn at your own pace)
- Live guided practical sessions every Saturday
- Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (WAT)
- Group practicals and guided implementation
- Templates, examples, and real workplace tasks
- Peer accountability and collaboration
👉 No weekday live sessions.
Designed specifically for working professionals.
What Makes WFS Unique
- 📜 3 years of tested curriculum development
- 🎯 Piloted with 9 different African demographics
- 🎙 Weekly mentorship from global professionals
- 📅 3x Weekly Support Calls with a Student Success Manager
- 🧠 Proven outcomes: increased confidence, promotions, jobs
- 🎓 12-month access to full training and live recordings
- 🎓 Curriculum won the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship with $100,000 grant due to its depth and relevance to the African leaner.
- 📜Many return to take the updated version due to the depth of the curriculum
What WFS Alumni Are Saying
“SFW is not just a finishing school—it’s a transformational experience for African youths and women looking to build globally competitive skills. The program equipped me with essential soft skills, digital proficiency, and workplace strategies that have completely reshaped my professional outlook.”
— Adaeze
“It’s a place of self-realization and development. A place to gain values for relevance. I recommend I-Train Africa”
— Caleb
What Happens After WFS. Do I Get Placed In Jobs/Internship?
WFS no longer runs shared internships.
Graduates who meet the criteria are placed in our Skill Talent Pool, where trained talent is showcased to employers.
Eligibility requirements:
- Minimum 70% assessment score
- 100% course completion
Employers may request talents for:
- Internships
- Contract roles
- Project-based work
- Job placements
Opportunities are merit-based, not automatic.
Formerly ₦215,000 — now FREE & MERIT-BASED with program
True Value Of WFS: A Breakdown
What You Get | Value |
Full WFS Curriculum | ₦150,000 |
Mentorship & Support | ₦80,000 |
Internship Access | ₦215,000 |
Job Toolkit (CV, LinkedIn, Proposals) | ₦30,000 |
Certification & Projects | ₦20,000 |
Peer Support Community | ₦50,000 |
Total Value | ₦635,000 |
Results from Our Community
“I made over ₦2 million from skills I learned during WFS — before I even finished. ”
— Ijeoma
“I went for an interview and had no clue about how to go about it until I came across I-Train Africa and got clarity. I got a job shortly after I registered for WFS.”
— Mosinmileoluwa Olatoye, Recent Graduate
Still Not Sure?
WFS is not another certificate.
It is not motivational fluff.
It is a practical, structured workplace skills program designed for how work is actually done today.
If you want to:
- Work smarter
- Feel confident with modern tools
- Be effective in remote or global roles
- Stop feeling rusty or scattered at work
This program was built for you.
Meet Your Facilitator
Hello, I’m Dr Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju; I have helped professionals and youths secure over $700,000, won/attracted (personal) 35+ global opportunities worth over $135,000 that took me to 5 continents, and shaped lives for living.
African youths are my passion, and my mission is to help 10 million of them become skilled, become relevant to the 21st-century workforce, and arrive at the global stage by 2030.
In 2021 and 2023, I organized the most extensive online youth conference for African youths and women. The 2021 & 2023 editions reached over 2.6 million people. The 2021 event saw participation from 40+ African countries, with 14,000+ registered attendees and 35 speakers from 25+ nations. In 2023, the GMC had 41 speakers and 24,000 registered participants from 54 countries.
I am an academic with a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Chemistry and a university teacher. I have been an entrepreneur for the last 14 years. I have a mini MBA from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
In 2022-2023
As the Design Lead, I worked remotely internationally with the Natural History Museum of London (NHM).
I also served as the Global Project Coordinator at the Museum For the 
United Nations (U.N. Live).
I have been featured in local and international press and media outlets, including the Voice of Canada, US InStyle Magazine, Women Radio, Tekedia, TVC, Punch Newspaper, and many others. I have several awards and am happily married and blessed with children.
Why Did I Start I-Train Africa?
Two powerful forces inspired me to start I-Train Africa.
The first was deeply personal. In 2018, I had just arrived in the UK as a proud recipient of a PhD scholarship. I was confident in my research expertise—but very quickly, I found myself struggling. Despite knowing my subject matter, I lacked the digital and workplace skills needed to thrive in an academic setting. Things as simple as creating proper slides, collaborating online, or delivering effective presentations were real challenges. I felt stuck and frustrated.
Everything shifted when I spent time in innovation labs in Singapore. There, I was introduced to design thinking, and I began picking up essential digital skills—on the job and through various programs. By 2019, I had developed a strong foundation in digital literacy and innovation. At first, I thought I’d bring these new skills back into academia. But I soon realized I couldn’t create the kind of change I envisioned within that system. At least, not yet!
So I made a decision: I would build my own curriculum using design thinking to teach others what I had painfully learned outside the classroom.
The second factor came from the market itself. As I built my businesses, I encountered the same problem every Nigerian and African employer was facing—a painful shortage of skilled workers. Time and again, I found myself hiring people who didn’t have the basic professional or digital skills needed to move the vision forward. It was discouraging.
Instead of complaining, I decided to be the solution. I started with my cousin Kunle. I trained him using the first version of the curriculum I had designed. Within three months, he wasn’t just learning—he was helping me build I-Train Africa.
From there, we tested the curriculum across nine different user groups (secondary school drop out, recent graduates, teenagers, women returning to workforce after a career break, artisan, MSc holder, entrepreneur, NYSC member, SAHM) over the next three years—refining it based on how real people learned and applied the skills. That work has now evolved into our flagship Skilled for Work Academy, built on our tested Workplace Foundational Skills (WFS) program.
Today, that curriculum has empowered over 12,222 individuals across 20+ countries—many of whom are now confidently navigating remote work, career transitions, and global opportunities.
With 3 years of rigorous testing across 9 diverse demographics, our workplace skills curriculum stands out as a proven solution for Africa’s employability gap. As the only academy with a tested and validated approach, we’re poised to empower 10 million Africans, driving meaningful impact and unlocking new opportunities for growth and success.
Faces Behind The Google Reviews
“If you truly want to see a remarkable turn around in your work space then this course is a must for you. Looking for a quick hustle with little stress on you then this is for you. Looking for a means to increase your income just with your smartphone this is for you. This course will prove to you that you are a literate illiterate in the sense that you might have all the degrees in the world But the differentiator in your place of work, that which will make you deliver on point is what you lack. This course will make you a literate literate by closing up the gap for you.”
— Mingwi Digang. – Malawi
“I discovered I-Train Academy while I was struggling to leverage my career switch after taking several IT courses, including Business Analysis, Project Management, and Digital Marketing. Taking the next step felt daunting, but my experience with I-Train’s Skilled for Work Academy exceeded my expectations.”
— Toyin
““I was exposed to the use of Canva and how to use Gantt chart in academics. I would like to recommend this course to everybody.”
— Luqman
“I have taken some courses in the past and never bothered about the assignments but with the excellent delivery of this course, I did on time.”
— Funmilayo
“They brought light into the darkness of many helpless and hopeless people who thought nothing good can come out of them.”
— Rebecca”
“Even though they are short courses, it’s my best experience as a student.”
— Suzana”
Frequently Asked Questions
WFS is designed for:
- Professionals with 3+ years of work experience
- Women returning to work after a career break
- Academics, founders, and career advancers
- Professionals transitioning into remote, hybrid, or global roles
- Graduates and postgraduates who want real workplace competence, not just certificates
If you feel capable but rusty, scattered, or under-positioned in today’s workplace, WFS was built for you.
Yes — especially if you are employed.
WFS was intentionally designed for working professionals.
All core lessons are pre-recorded, and with about 1 hour per day, you can complete the program comfortably within 6 weeks.
Many participants join WFS to:
- Improve productivity
- Work more efficiently
- Prepare for promotion
- Transition into remote or flexible roles
- Upgrade how they work, not change careers entirely
- Official duration: 6 weeks
- Daily time commitment: ~1 hour per day
- Access: 12 months (including replays, updates, and templates)
For participants who need more time, we also provide extended support 2 weeks beyond the 6-week structure.
That’s okay.
The 6-week structure is for momentum, live sessions, and accountability.
You still retain 12 months of access to all lessons, templates, and replays.Participants who fall behind can:
- Catch up at their own pace
- Continue learning independently
- Apply the skills when ready
Live support ends with your cohort, but learning access remains.
- Catch up at their own pace
WFS uses a hybrid model:
- Pre-recorded lessons:
Watch anytime, at your own pace. - Live sessions:
- Saturdays only
- 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (West African Time)
- Focused on group practicals, guided implementation, and accountability
There are no weekday live sessions, to accommodate professionals.
All live sessions are recorded.
No.
WFS is intentionally designed for non-technical professionals.
You do not need to code or have prior tech experience.
All tools are taught from the basics, with a focus on practical workplace use, not technical depth.
Many participants join WFS having never used tools like Slack, Miro, Canva, or Google Sheets — and leave confident using them at work.
Progress is assessed through:
Practical assignments
Group projects
Applied workplace tasks
Simple quizzes (for reinforcement, not pressure)
WFS focuses on demonstrated competence, not memorisation or exams.
Most online courses teach information.
WFS teaches workplace execution.
What makes WFS different:
- Focus on how work is actually done, not theory
- Heavy use of templates, tools, and real workplace scenarios
- Strong emphasis on structure, documentation, and communication
- Curriculum refined over 3 years
- Tested across 9 demographic groups
- 2000+ alumni from 36 countries and 210+ verified Google reviews
This is why many alumni return to take the updated version.
WFS is not an academic program.
There are:
- No lectures
- No exams
- No theoretical grading
Everything is practical, workplace-focused, and execution-driven.
If you are looking for skills you can use immediately at work, WFS is a fit.
Yes.
WFS covers the tools used daily in modern workplaces, including:
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Forms)
- Zoom (hosting, etiquette, streaming)
- Slack and professional messaging
- Canva (design, documents, collaboration)
- Miro (visual collaboration)
- AI tools for workplace research and writing
The goal is not to turn you into a tech expert, but to make you confident and effective with the tools employers expect you to already know.
Yes.
WFS includes a Self-Selling module that covers:
- CV writing
- Cover letters
- LinkedIn profile setup and positioning
- Portfolios and proposals
- Clear “Tell me about yourself” responses
These assets are built as professional tools, not generic templates.
WFS no longer runs shared internships.
Instead, we now offer access to our Skilled Talent Pool.
After completing WFS, participants who:
- Achieve at least 70% in assessments, and
- Complete 100% of the course
are eligible to be listed in our Skill Talent Pool.
Employers may request talents from this pool for:
- Internships
- Contract roles
- Project-based work
- Job placements
Opportunities are merit-based, not automatic, and depend on employer demand.
No — and we are transparent about that.
WFS is a skills and workplace readiness program, not a job-guarantee scheme.
However, many alumni have gone on to secure:
- Promotions
- Internships
- New roles
- Remote and global opportunities
because they became more competent, structured, and visible at work.
Yes — this is exactly who WFS helps most.
Degrees prove education.
WFS builds workplace competence.
Many of our participants already hold:
- BSc, MSc, or PhDs
- Professional certifications
- Years of work experience
What they gain from WFS is the ability to:
- Work more efficiently
- Communicate more clearly
- Structure tasks and projects professionally
- Show competence in modern, digital workplaces
Yes.
WFS is fully online and open to participants globally.
We currently have alumni across 36 countries.
All sessions are delivered online, and all tools used are cloud-based.
Yes — in a structured way.
After graduation:
- You may be added to alumni engagement channels
- Opportunities, updates, and calls for interest are shared periodically
- Eligible graduates may be considered for the Skill Talent Pool
Ongoing one-on-one coaching is not included unless separately stated.
No.
This is an updated and expanded version of WFS.
Key upgrades include:
- Stronger structure and documentation modules
- Expanded reporting and data analysis lessons
- More templates tied to real workplace tasks
- Improved self-selling and professional assets module
This is why many alumni choose to re-enrol.
The WFS Program is currently 60% subsidised.
Investment:
₦107,500 or $108
This includes:
- Full 6-week program
- Live weekend sessions
- Templates and tools
- 12-month access
- Eligibility for the Skill Talent Pool
You can enrol directly via the website:
👉 https://itrainafrica.com/workplacefundamentalskills/
Once enrolled, you’ll receive immediate access and onboarding instructions.
Stop Collecting Certificates. Start Building Employability
WFS is not designed to impress you.
It is designed to work for you.
If you want to:
- Stop feeling rusty
- Work more efficiently
- Be confident with modern tools
- Position yourself for growth and flexibility
Then WFS is a practical next step.
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