What Universities Don’t Teach — But Every Employer Now Expects
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program is a solution born out of that gap — a 3-year tested curriculum, built across 9 demographic groups, to fix what the academic system ignores: practical, professional, and digital work-readiness skills.
“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)
“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 1000+ alumni from 20+ countries Including, Nigeria, Ghana, USA, UK, Kenya, Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
📊 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.
The Truth Most People Don’t Know About Employability Are Whispering About
🧠 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 employable — 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 1,000 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.
🌟 Backed by 179+ 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
Real growth. Real results. 🚀
🎯 This Is the Program That Makes You Employable
WFS is not another certificate — it’s the foundation.
Whether you’re just starting, returning, or pivoting, this is the core skill set every professional needs.
You’ll walk away with:
- Clear direction on which job actually fits your strengths
- Mastery of the digital tools used in modern workplaces
- Project execution, proposal writing, productivity frameworks
- Communication skills that get you seen, heard, and hired
- Remote and hybrid work readiness — with structure
- Career documents that make employers stop and look
📚 7 Core Modules — Rooted in Employability, Not Buzzwords
🧭 Module 1 – Career Clarity & Global Pathfinding
- Discover your strengths and ideal career roles
- Identify globally in-demand remote and onsite career paths
- Map out your skill gaps with intention
💻 Module 2 – Google Workspace & Digital Tools
- Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Meet, Calendar, My Business
- Learn tools used in every modern workplace
- Complete real-world Google projects
🛠 Module 3 – Workplace Tools & Collaboration (No Coding)
- Canva (design, docs, branding, planning)
- Zoom (hosting, etiquette, streaming)
- Miro for visual collaboration and brainstorming
- Slack, Hopin, Grammarly, WordCounter, WhatsApp for work
🗣 Module 4 – Communication + AI Tools
- Email writing, etiquette, professional research
- ChatGPT, Google Scholar, Slack communication
- Social media etiquette and research hacks
🧠 Module 5 – Personal & Work Organization Systems
- SOPs, proposals, minutes, task lists, Gantt charts
- Learn how to structure work like a remote pro
- Organize files, folders, meetings, and your brain
💼 Module 6 – Career Assets & Self-Marketing
- Write your CV, cover letter, and “Tell Me About Yourself”
- LinkedIn for positioning and visibility
- Create a portfolio to showcase your capabilities
🌱 Module 7 – Life Skills & The Global Worker Mindset
- Emotional intelligence, leadership, negotiation
- Cross-cultural communication, remote team collaboration
- Confidence, consistency, strategic thinking
🔎 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
💬 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
🎁 Internship Placement — Previously ₦215,000, Now Free
Complete 70% of your coursework and unlock:
- Verified internship openings
- Personalized employer recommendations
- A pathway to real work experience — not just theory
🎉 Formerly ₦215,000 — now FREE with program
💸 Value 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 |
🎓 Today’s Fee: ₦107,500
💬 Results With Reciepts!
💬Ijeoma’s WFS Journey
“From hospital bed to ₦2M consulting brand — all during WFS.”
“I made over ₦2 million from skills I learned during WFS — before I even finished.” — Ijeoma
💬Mosinminleoluwa’s Journey To Securing A Job
“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
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
❓What Will I Get in the Remote Workers Program (WFS)?
You’ll get access to a career-launching, 6-week remote readiness system designed to teach you the fundamental digital, workplace, employability, soft, tech, life, professional, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s remote, hybrid, and global job market.
Whether you’re a jobseeker, a woman reentering the workforce, a beginner aiming for non-technical roles like VA or operations support, or a professional looking to upskill for remote opportunities — this is your starting point.
It’s not everything you’ll ever need. But it’s the foundation everyone needs — no matter your field or experience level.
💻 Is it Flexible?
Yes. The WFS Program is a self-paced course with 6 weeks of support and 1-year content access. You can:
Learn anytime, anywhere
Watch pre-recorded modules at your own speed
Balance the course with your life, family, or work
🧑🏽🏫 What About Live Support?
Weekly live workshops on Zoom
Community check-ins on non-workshop weeks
3x/week open calendar support with Student Success Manager
Mentor-led sessions every week from professionals in global roles
🧪 Are There Projects?
Yes. You’ll work on:
Group case studies in Weeks 3 and 5
Real deliverables: CV, Cover Letter, SOPs, Portfolio, Proposal, Gantt Chart
Practical assessments used in real-world jobs
📄 Is There a Certificate?
Yes. You’ll get an official SFW certificate that reflects practical experience and completion. You can showcase this on your LinkedIn and portfolio.
💼 What About Internship Opportunities?
Internship access is now included for free (valued at ₦215,000). Once you complete 70% of the course:
You’ll join our internship network
Get access to verified roles
Receive recommendation support from our team
Some alumni have even been retained by partner organizations.
📺 Is There a Preview?
Yes! Watch the program explainer video here:
🎥 Watch on YouTube
🤝 What’s the Community Like?
You’ll have access to:
A private learning group for your cohort
Peer accountability + alumni mentorship
Lifelong access to the SFW network
What Platforms Are Used for the Learning Experience?
We’ve intentionally chosen four powerful, easy-to-use, and 100% free platforms to deliver a seamless learning experience — no downloads, no confusion, just practical learning at your pace.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Selar (Course Hosting)
This is your course dashboard — where all pre-recorded video lessons live. You can log in anytime, on any device, and watch lessons at your pace. No live classes to miss. Your progress is automatically saved.
2️⃣ Google Classroom (Assignments & Feedback)
This is where you’ll submit your weekly tasks and projects. It keeps your learning organized and allows you to receive comments, scores, and project instructions.
3️⃣ Telegram (Support & Announcements)
Our student community is hosted on Telegram. Here, we drop reminders, share updates, and provide direct access to peer support and your Student Success Manager.
4️⃣ Zoom + YouTube (Live Sessions & Replays)
You’ll join live interactive workshops on Zoom with mentors and peers. Replays are available on YouTube, so you never miss out — even if you can’t attend live.
All tools are cloud-based, beginner-friendly, and accessible via mobile or laptop — helping you learn from anywhere in the world.
You’ll be fully onboarded on how to use each platform from Day 1 — no stress required!
Why Choose the Skilled For Work Employability Academy?
At Skilled For Work, we’re not just another online training school. We are Africa’s leading remote work and employability finishing school — built for professionals, jobseekers, and career switchers who are tired of theory and ready for results.
Here’s what sets us apart:
💻 Learn by Doing, Not Just Watching
Forget cramming theory like you did in school. Every training in our academy is project-based.
If you’re learning about social media management, we give you a real content calendar to fill.
If we’re teaching proposals, you’ll write one for a real scenario.
We don’t stack up learning for “exam time.” We teach by doing — immediately.
🌍 Built for Global Careers, Backed by Global Experience
Our founder, Dr. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju, has worked remotely and globally, including as a former Global Program Coordinator at the Museum for the United Nations.
She’s trained over 1,000 professionals from 20+ countries to secure global jobs, consulting roles, scholarships, and internships.
In selected tracks, we even teach you how to find and apply for global roles.
👩🏾💼 Learn From Practicing Professionals
You’re not learning from theory-based lecturers — you’re learning directly from professionals and founders who are doing the work every day.
Our mentors come from real workplaces, and you’ll carry out real-life tasks during the program. That’s why students like Ijeoma have earned income before graduating.
📚 A Curriculum That Evolves With the Market
Traditional institutions often fail because their curricula are outdated.
At Skilled for Work, we review our curriculum after every cohort, based on what’s trending in global job markets and employer expectations.
Our programs have been tested across 9 African demographics — and refined every single time.
📄 Certification That Says “I’m Work-Ready”
Your certificate won’t just say you completed training — it will reflect that you’ve worked on real-world projects, used global tools, and are ready to work remotely or on-site.
Employers don’t just want credentials — they want proof. This gives them confidence in your readiness.
🌐 Lifetime Access to Our Global Opportunities Community
Once you graduate, you’re added (for free) to our exclusive alumni network.
You’ll get:
Access to job and internship openings
Weekly global opportunity updates
A network of ambitious professionals from across Africa and the diaspora
Mentorship and growth conversations beyond the course
✅ This is not just a program. It’s a proven career transformation system for Africans who want to become globally competitive — whether you’re starting fresh, switching fields, or returning after a break.
What Is the Learning Process Like at Skilled For Work Academy?
This is not a traditional course — it’s a comprehensive, structured learning experience designed to build your confidence, competence, and career readiness.
Here’s how we teach at SFW:
1️⃣ COURSEWORK (Self-Paced Video Lessons)
Each module contains 5–10 short, easy-to-follow lessons (5–20 mins each)
Designed to teach specific digital or workplace skills step-by-step
2️⃣ PROJECTS (Applied Learning)
After each module, you’ll complete a real-world task (e.g., writing a proposal, designing a flyer, organizing a Zoom meeting)
All projects are portfolio-worthy and practice-focused
3️⃣ QUIZZES (Knowledge Checkpoints)
Simple, non-stressful quizzes to help you retain and apply what you learn
Focused on mastery, not memorization
4️⃣ SUPPORT COMMUNITY (You’re Never Alone)
Access to a private learner group with your cohort
Questions answered by a Student Success Manager and other learners
5️⃣ LIVE SESSIONS (Mentor & Peer Engagement)
Two or more live Zoom workshops per cohort
Breakout room collaborations simulate remote work culture
Learn directly from guest mentors and global professionals
6️⃣ ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS (Stay On Track)
From Week 2 or 3, you’ll be grouped into peer circles
Weekly check-ins and support from others at your level
Encourages motivation, teamwork, and practical discussion
“How you learn is just as important as what you learn.”
At Skilled For Work, we make sure you finish your learning journey more employable, confident, and capable than when you started — ready to take on the remote, hybrid, or global job market.
What Will I Be Able To Do After Taking the Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program?
The Workplace Fundamental Skills (WFS) Program is your entry point into the global workforce. Regardless of your career path, WFS gives you the universal tools, habits, and digital competence every professional needs to succeed in today’s global workplace.
In your first 6 weeks of enrollment, here’s what you’ll walk away with — skills that our alumni like Joy, Sandra, Ganiat, Kunle, Dami, Mujib, Aisha, and others now use in real workplaces:
✅ You will be able to:
Use essential digital tools like Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, Meet, Zoom, and Canva
Understand your personality type and select a career path aligned with in-demand roles
Communicate professionally through email and workplace messaging tools
Schedule, host, and moderate virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)
Write basic proposals, SOPs, and concept notes
Create professional presentations for work or clients
Collaborate using tools like Miro, Slack, and Google Drive
Organize your workflow using to-do lists, Gantt charts, and planners
Manage simple data entry tasks and business inventories in spreadsheets
Conduct research using Google, ChatGPT, Google Scholar, and more
Build and brand your professional assets — CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn profile, Portfolio
Design simple flyers, forms, worksheets, and social media graphics in Canva
Build one-page websites and digital products like eBooks
Stream and manage virtual events from Zoom to YouTube or LinkedIn
Answer interview questions with confidence and clarity
These are not theoretical skills — they are work-ready capabilities you’ll demonstrate through practical projects during the program.
🧠 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 $35,000 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, such as 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
🎯Stop Collecting Certificates. Start Building Employability
WFS gives you what school didn’t.
Structure. Clarity. Real skills. Real experience.
🎓 Join the program that’s transforming how Africa gets ready for work.
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