Real-world projects
Work on practical briefs and business challenges.
WITSTART ACADEMY / SKILLSHOP
Your skills deserve real experience.
Graduated from Witstart Academy? Now put your skills to work. Four weeks of practical projects, mentorship, teamwork, portfolio building and career preparation.
THE EXPERIENCE04 WEEKS
Real projects
Mentorship
Portfolio
Career readiness
Exclusively for verified Witstart Academy graduates. Application and selection required.
THE GAP WE'RE CLOSING
Learning a skill is just the beginning.
Many emerging professionals have the knowledge but need opportunities to demonstrate it. SkillShop helps you build evidence of your ability through structured projects, professional feedback and real collaboration.
Not another course. A practical bridge between learning and your next opportunity.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Experience that moves you forward.
Team collaboration
Build confidence working with teammates, deadlines and feedback.
Career development
Improve your CV, portfolio and interview readiness.
Group mentorship
Learn from experienced professionals and supervisors.
Internship consideration
Be considered for available supervised partner opportunities.
Verified outcomes
Earn a completion record only after meeting the requirements.
YOUR FOUR-WEEK JOURNEY
From skill to proof.
Discover & Prepare
Skills assessment, orientation, career planning and project onboarding.
Build & Collaborate
Begin practical assignments, collaborate and receive feedback.
Experience & Improve
Continue projects, develop your portfolio and join mentorship sessions.
Showcase & Launch
Present your work, complete assessment and plan your next steps.
SKILL TRACKS
Find your field.
Track availability depends on the intake and supervisor capacity. Listing a track does not mean applications are currently open for it.
AI & AutomationDigital MarketingContent CreationGraphic DesignSocial Media ManagementVideo EditingWebsite DevelopmentUI/UX DesignData Analytics & Data ScienceCybersecurityEntrepreneurshipSales & MarketingFinance & Accounting Support
MEMBERSHIP
Two ways to build experience.
Exclusive to Witstart Academy graduates. Both plans provide practical experience. Pro adds personalised career support—not priority access to jobs or internships.
SKILLSHOP FREE₦0
Four-week experience
Build experience
- Skills assessment and onboarding
- Real-world project assignments
- Team collaboration
- Group mentorship sessions
- Basic CV builder
- Internship consideration
- Project supervisor feedback
- Basic portfolio development
- Completion assessment
- Verified completion record when earned
SKILLSHOP PRO₦15,000
One-time fee · Pay only after acceptance
Build experience with personal support
- Everything in Free
- Two one-on-one mentor sessions
- Professional CV review and rewriting guidance
- LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Personalised career roadmap
- Detailed portfolio review
- One-on-one mock interview
- Personal project feedback
- 30-day post-programme career support
Only verified Witstart Academy graduates are eligible. Admission is subject to selection and available places. No payment is collected on this website. Accepted Pro applicants will receive official payment instructions. Neither plan guarantees an internship or job.
WHO CAN APPLY
Exclusively for Witstart Academy graduates.
Witstart Academy graduates
Completed an eligible Academy programme? Put what you've learned into practice.
Application & verification
Graduation makes you eligible to apply, but admission is not automatic. Our team verifies Academy graduation and selects applicants based on readiness and available places.
PARTNER WITH US
Help emerging talent gain real experience.
Companies, startups, nonprofits and professional mentors can contribute supervised project briefs, mentoring or available placement opportunities.
Become a SkillShop Partner ↗FAQ
Questions? We've got answers.
Is SkillShop another course?
No. It is a four-week practical experience programme exclusively for Witstart Academy graduates.
Must I be a Witstart Academy graduate?
Yes. SkillShop is exclusively for Witstart Academy graduates. Your graduation must be verified, and admission is subject to selection and available places.
Is SkillShop free?
Yes. SkillShop Free costs ₦0. SkillShop Pro costs ₦15,000 once, after acceptance.
Does Pro guarantee an internship or job?
No. Neither plan guarantees employment or placement. Opportunities depend on suitability, partner availability and capacity.
Can I get a certificate?
A verified completion record is available only when the programme requirements have been met and approved.
How do I apply?
Use the application link on this page. Our team will verify your Witstart Academy graduation and review your application before admission.
Is participation online or in person?
Project and placement arrangements may be remote, hybrid or physical depending on the intake and partner.
When do I pay for Pro?
Only after you have been accepted and receive official payment instructions from Witstart Academy.