Entrepreneur Training & Skills Acquisition

Transform practical skills into thriving enterprises.

Complete the official UPEC Entrepreneur Training Registration Form below to enroll in hands-on vocational, technical, and digital entrepreneurship training programmes.

Fill Registration Form Explore 10+ Training Areas

10+ Practical Skill Tracks

Hands-on vocational, technical, industrial and ICT skills taught in UPEC labs.

Enterprise & Startup Support

Business registration guidance, pricing, bookkeeping and business plan preparation.

Mentorship & Microfinance

Post-training incubation support and access to partner microfinance opportunities.

UPEC Certification

Recognized certificate of participation and completion from UNIPORT Entrepreneurial Centre.

10+ Practical Skill Areas

Areas of Training Interest

Click any training track below to automatically add it to your registration form, or select multiple tracks directly in Section D of the form.

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Creative & Garment Hub

Fashion and Designing

Pattern drafting, garment construction, industrial sewing, and fashion business management in UPEC's 100+ machine Fashion Hub.

Footwear & Leatherworks

Shoe making

Handcrafted and machine-assisted footwear design, sole finishing, leather sourcing, and commercial footwear branding.

Culinary & Food Enterprise

Catering

Commercial catering, pastry & bakery arts, food hygiene standards, event costing, and hospitality management.

Transport & Logistics

Driving

Defensive driving, road safety certification, vehicle maintenance basics, and transport/logistics entrepreneurship.

Industrial & Chemical Production

Paint Production

Formulation and production of emulsion, gloss, textured, and industrial paints with quality control and packaging.

Cosmetics & Household Products

Soap making

Liquid multipurpose soap, bar soap, detergents, disinfectants, and NAFDAC-ready product packaging.

Digital & Technology Skills

ICT

Digital literacy, web & software fundamentals, digital marketing, e-commerce operations, and AI productivity tools.

Beauty & Cosmetology

Hair Dressing

Modern hair styling, braiding, wig making, salon management, customer retention, and beauty product retail.

Technical & Metal Fabrication

Welding

Arc and gas welding, structural metal fabrication, safety workshop practices, and technical contracting.

Fragrance & Essential Oils

Perfume production

Oil and spray perfume blending, scent longevity formulation, bottle branding, and high-margin retail strategy.

Official UPEC Portal Form

ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM

Form Completion

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Upload Passport

Passport Photograph

Upload Photo

JPG or PNG (Max 2MB)

Programme / Organisation *

Quick fill:

Training Title *

Date * (DD/MM/YYYY)

Venue *

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Provide your accurate personal and contact details.

Full Name *

Gender *

Date of Birth * (DD/MM/YYYY)

Phone Number *

Email Address *

State of Origin *

LGA (Local Government Area) *

Residential Address *

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Select your highest academic qualification and current employment status.

Highest Qualification *

Occupation / Profession *

Employment Status *

Other (If Employment Status is 'Other', please specify)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION

Tell us about your current business or the venture you aspire to start.

Do you currently own/operate a business? *

Business Name

Type / Nature of Business

Years in Business

Business Location

If no business, what type would you like to start? *

AREAS OF TRAINING INTEREST

Tick one or more practical skill areas you wish to register for.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS

Share your learning goals and post-training mentorship preferences.

What do you expect to gain from this training? *

What major challenge do you face in starting/managing a business? *

Interested in further support after training? (Mentorship, Incubation, Microfinance Linkages) *

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Provide details of someone we can reach in case of an emergency.

Name *

Relationship *

Phone Number *

DECLARATION

Please read and affirm the declaration below to complete your registration.

“I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and agree to participate actively in the training programme.” *

Name (Declarant Full Name) *

Date * (DD/MM/YYYY)

Your Training Journey

From enrolment to enterprise launch

Registration & Orientation

Complete the online form, upload your passport photograph, and select your preferred vocational or digital training track.

Hands-On Practical Sessions

Learn directly from industry master-trainers and facilitators inside UPEC's specialised workshops and Fashion/Innovation Hubs.

Enterprise & Financial Literacy

Combine technical skills with pricing, bookkeeping, branding, customer acquisition, and business plan preparation.

Graduation & Post-Training Support

Receive your UPEC certificate alongside ongoing incubation, mentorship, and linkage to microfinance opportunities.

Registration Form Checklist

Sections A – G overview

Passport & Header: Passport Photo, Programme/Organisation, Title, Date & Venue
Section A: Personal Information (Name, Gender, DOB, Phone, Email, State, Address, LGA)
Section B: Educational & Professional Background
Section C: Entrepreneurship & Business Information
Section D: Areas of Training Interest (10+ Skills)
Section E: Training Expectations & Post-Training Support
Section F & G: Emergency Contact & Official Declaration

UPEC Training Desk

Partnering Organisations & Group Cohorts

Registering under a special cohort (such as GES 400.2 Practical Projects, RIWUT Women Empowerment, OPay Hub, or corporate capacity building)? Indicate your organisation at the top of the form.

08063158233

Abuja Park, near the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.

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