Free Data Analytics Training in Ilorin: Learn Excel, Dashboards and Reporting in 6 Days

Many people use Excel every day but still struggle to clean records, prepare reports, analyse figures or build simple dashboards.

To help close this gap, Craft Innovation Hub is inviting applications for its Free Data Analytics and Productivity Pilot Programme, a practical 6-day training for students, graduates, workers, business owners, public-sector officers, and anyone who wants to improve their digital and reporting skills.

The programme will run from Monday, 18 May to Saturday, 23 May 2026, at Craft Innovation Hub, Agbo Oba, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Because this is a hands-on class, only 30 participants will be selected.

Apply for the Free Data Analytics Training

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1Personal Information

2Education and Work Profile

3Programme Eligibility and Availability

4Digital Skill and Data Experience

5Motivation and Use Case

6Consent and Declaration

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Programme Eligibility and Availability

Can you attend the training from 18 to 23 May 2026? *

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Can you attend Monday to Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm? *

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Can you attend the productivity session on Friday, 22 May 2026? *

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Can you attend the certificate and mentorship session on Saturday, 23 May 2026? *

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Do you understand that only 30 participants will be selected? *

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Do you agree to attend punctually and participate actively if selected? *

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Digital Skill and Data Experience

How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skill? *— Select Choice —BeginnerBasicIntermediateAdvanced

Have you used Pivot Tables before? *— Select Choice —YesNoNot sure

Have you used Power Query before? *— Select Choice —YesNoNot sure

Have you created a dashboard before? *— Select Choice —YesNo

Which tools have you used before?

• Excel
• Google Sheet
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SPSS
• Python
• SQL
• None

Do you have access to a laptop for the training? *

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• I can borrow one

If no laptop, can you share with another participant if needed?

• Yes
• No

the research/reporting. 2026?

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Motivation and Use Case

Why do you want to join this free Data Analytics programme? *

How do you plan to use the skill after the training? *

• Career/job search
• School/research
• Business
• Office reporting
• NGO/project work
• Healthcare records
• Public service
• Freelancing
• Personal development

What type of data do you currently work with or hope to work with?

• I do not work with data yet
• Sales
• Customer records
• Patient records
• School data
• Healthcare records
• Financial records
• Survey data
• Social media data
• Project reports

What is one problem you hope data analysis can help you solve?

Example: tracking sales, reports, patient records

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Would you like to receive updates from CIH?

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Are you willing to give a short testimonial if selected and satisfied?

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I confirm that the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. *

• Yes

I consent to Craft Innovation Hub using my registration information for selection, communication, attendance tracking, programme evaluation and anonymised research/reporting. *

• Yes

I consent to CIH using my photo/video/testimonial for programme publicity and impact reporting. *

• Yes

I understand that my personal information will be handled responsibly and will not be sold to third parties. *

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Why You Should Apply

This programme will help you move from basic computer use to practical data handling.

You will learn how to:

• clean messy records;
• use Excel formulas for simple analysis;
• work with XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP and SUMIFS;
• understand Power Query basics;
• summarise large records with Pivot Tables;
• create simple dashboards;
• interpret data for reports and presentations;
• improve workplace productivity and decision-making.

The programme also includes a Productivity Session with the National Productivity Centre, helping participants connect data skills with efficiency, better reporting and performance improvement.

Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for:

• students and graduates;
• jobseekers;
• civil servants;
• business owners and staff;
• NGO and project officers;
• healthcare and diagnostic centre staff;
• administrative and finance officers;
• anyone interested in data, reporting and productivity.

Applicants should have basic computer literacy and must be available for the full programme.

Programme Details

Programme Structure

Mentorship and Certificate Presentation

The final day will feature a Mentorship and Certificate Presentation Session with invited personalities from government, education, productivity, business, healthcare and industry.

This will allow participants to learn beyond the classroom, connect their new data skills to real work opportunities and receive guidance for career, business and personal development.

Important Note

Selection will prioritise applicants who are serious, available and ready to participate actively.

This programme is not for people who only want a certificate without attending the sessions or completing the practical exercises.

Apply Now

Only 30 free slots are available. Once the slots are filled, registration may close.

For enquiries, contact:

Mr. Omogboye Adeyemi
Head of Tech/Vocation, Craft Innovation Hub
Call/WhatsApp: +234 810 252 3090

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