Registration is now open for the September 2026 NYSC Excel Training in Ilorin, a focused, practical Data Analysis programme organised by Craft Innovation Hub Ltd (CIH) in partnership with the Digital Literacy Community Development Service (CDS), Ilorin West LGA.

If you are a serving corps member looking to improve your ability to work with data for employment, research, business, reporting, or professional development, this programme allows you to learn by doing.

You will not simply attend lectures. You will learn, practise, analyse data, complete a guided project and present your findings.

September 2026 Edition at a Glance

Course: Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel
Training: 28, 29 & 30 September 2026
Project Guidance & Preparation: 2 October 2026
Project Seminar Presentation: 5 October 2026
Venue: Craft Innovation Hub, Agbo Oba Road, Adeta, Ilorin
Commitment Fee: ₦5,000 only
Available Cohort: Approximately 50 shortlisted participants
Registration Deadline: September 23, 2026

Why Learn Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel?

Microsoft Excel can do much more than store names and numbers.

When properly applied, Excel can help you organise records, clean datasets, summarise information, identify patterns, create visual reports, and communicate findings that support better decisions.

For a corps member, these capabilities can be useful across administration, finance, sales, research, NGOs, education, business, public-sector reporting and several entry-level professional roles.

This programme therefore focuses on practical Excel-based data analysis, rather than attempting to teach the entire field of Data Analytics within a few days.

Learn → Practise → Build → Present → Get Certified

What You Will Learn

During the programme, participants will be introduced to practical areas such as:

• Organising and preparing data in Microsoft Excel
• Cleaning inconsistent or untidy datasets
• Using selected Excel formulas and functions
• Sorting and filtering data
• Summarising data with PivotTables
• Creating appropriate charts and visual reports
• Interpreting patterns and findings
• Communicating insights from analysed data

The emphasis is on understanding and application, not memorising Excel commands.

No previous Data Analytics experience is required. Basic computer literacy is recommended.

You Will Complete a Practical Data Project

A certificate alone does not demonstrate that someone can analyse data.

That is why this programme includes a practical project.

After the core training sessions on 28, 29 and 30 September, participants will apply what they have learnt to a guided Excel data analysis task.

On 2 October, participants will return for project guidance, review and preparation. This session will help participants strengthen their analysis and prepare to explain the decisions, methods and findings behind their work.

The programme concludes on 5 October 2026 with a Project Seminar Presentation.

Participants will present their work and communicate the insights they obtained from the data.

Programme Schedule

Who Can Apply?

This programme is primarily for serving NYSC corps members in Kwara State who are interested in developing practical digital and data skills.

You should consider applying if you want to use Excel and data analysis for:

• Employment and career development
• Workplace reporting and administration
• Academic or research activities
• Freelancing
• Business and entrepreneurship
• NGO and community-development work
• Personal or professional development

How Much Is the Programme?

₦5,000 Only

The ₦5,000 commitment fee contributes towards programme delivery and certification.

There are no hidden certification charges.

Participants who successfully meet the programme’s attendance, participation, and project-completion requirements will be eligible for certification.

Payment alone does not qualify a participant for a certificate.

Do Not Pay Before You Are Shortlisted

Completing the registration form does not require payment.

Only successful applicants will receive official selection and payment instructions through approved Craft Innovation Hub communication channels.

Do not transfer money to any individual or unofficial account claiming to represent the programme.

Only 50 Participants Will Be Shortlisted

Registration may be opened to a larger number of applicants, but approximately 50 participants will ordinarily be selected for this edition.

Shortlisting may consider:

• Eligibility as a serving corps member
• Availability for the programme dates
• Readiness to participate actively
• Ability to meet stated training requirements
• Commitment to completing the practical project
• Available training capacity

↓ REGISTRATION FORM ↓

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SECTION A: PERSONAL & NYSC INFORMATION

PERSONAL & NYSC INFORMATION

Full Name *

Enter your name exactly as you would like it to appear on your certificate.

WhatsApp/Phone Number *

Preferably an active WhatsApp number.

Email Address *

NYSC State Code *

Example: KW/26A/0000

NYSC Batch/Stream *— Select Choice —Batch A, Stream IBatch A, Stream IIBatch B, Stream IBatch B, Stream IIBatch C, Stream IBatch C, Stream IIOther

Local Government Area of ServiceAsaBarutenEduEkitiIfelodunIlorin EastIlorin SouthIlorin WestIrepodunIsinKaiamaMoroOffaOke-EroOyunPatigi

Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) *

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SECTION B: TRAINING READINESS

TRAINING READINESS

Have you participated in any previous CIH × Digital Literacy CDS training? *

• No, this will be my first
• Yes

This information helps us distinguish unique beneficiaries from repeat participants and will not automatically disqualify previous participants.

Do you have access to a laptop you can use throughout this training? *

• Yes, I have my own laptop
• Yes, I can reliably borrow/use one
• No

What is your current level of experience with Microsoft Excel? *

• No previous experience
• Beginner
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Previous Data Analytics experience is not required to apply.

Which of the following have you used before? *

• Basic Excel formulas/functions
• Sorting and filtering
• Tables
• Charts
• PivotTables
• Lookup functions
• Data cleaning
• None of the above

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SECTION C: MOTIVATION & AVAILABILITY

MOTIVATION & AVAILABILITY

What is your main reason for learning Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel? *

• Employment/career development
• Freelancing
• Business/entrepreneurship
• Academic/research work
• Improving my current job skills
• Personal development
• Community/volunteer work
• Further professional training
• Other

Briefly tell us how you intend to apply the skill after the programme. *

Maximum recommended length: 50 words.

Can you commit to the scheduled programme dates? Training: 28, 29 & 30 September 2026 Project Guidance: 2 October 2026 Project Seminar Presentation: 5 October 2026 *

• Yes, I am available for all sessions
• I may miss one session
• No, I cannot attend all required sessions

If selected, are you willing to complete the practical project and participate in the project seminar presentation? *

• Yes
• No

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Programme Commitment

The commitment fee for this edition is ₦5,000 only.

The fee covers participation in the training programme and certification for participants who meet the completion requirements. There are no hidden certification charges.

Payment is required only after you have been shortlisted.

If selected, can you complete your enrolment by paying the ₦5,000 commitment fee within the confirmation period? *

• Yes
• No

IMPORTANT: DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL SELECTION MESSAGE AND CIH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

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Applicant Declaration & Programme Data Consent

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I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate. I understand that registration does not guarantee selection and that shortlisted participants will be expected to comply with the programme’s attendance, practical project and assessment requirements.

I consent to Craft Innovation Hub processing the information provided in this form for legitimate purposes connected with programme registration, shortlisting, communication, training administration, certification, monitoring and impact reporting.

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• Agree With Consent

OPTIONAL: MEDIA CONSENT

During the programme, photographs or videos may be taken for programme documentation, impact reporting and publicity.

Consent: *

• Yes, I consent to the use of identifiable photographs/videos of me for these purposes.

Your choice will not affect your eligibility or selection for the programme.

OPTIONAL: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Would you like to receive information about future CIH training, scholarships, internships and related opportunities? *

• Yes
• No

Your answer will not affect your application for the current programme.

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Training Venue

Craft Innovation Hub Ltd
20 Agbo Oba Road, Beside Juhamz Supermarket, Adeta, Ilorin West LGA, Kwara State.

Enquiries: 08031174516
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cih.ng

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