Flagship curriculum

Three Schools. Twenty courses. One flagship center.

ESTA's academic structure spans vocational engineering, agriculture and ESG — executed through workshop immersion, certified facilitators, and the upcoming CAMET flagship center.

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School 1 · SVES

School of Vocational & Entrepreneurship Studies

Eleven workshop-led programs covering mechanical, electrical, renewable, CAD design, fabrication and enterprise development tracks.

Welding & Fabrication Technology

3 Months ₦275,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Arc welding
MIG and TIG welding
Metal cutting and shaping
Structural fabrication
Equipment maintenance and safety

Outcomes

Fabricate metal structures and equipment
Support construction and oil & gas operations
Establish small-scale fabrication enterprises

Who can attend

School leavers Artisans Technical professionals Entrepreneurs

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Welding & Fabrication — Professional Diploma

6 Months ₦450,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Advanced arc, MIG & TIG welding
Pipe & pressure vessel welding
Weld inspection & quality control
Structural steel fabrication
Workshop supervision & safety leadership

Outcomes

Work as a certified professional welder
Lead fabrication teams in industrial projects
Set up a full-service fabrication workshop

Who can attend

Practising welders upgrading Fabrication supervisors Graduates seeking a professional pathway

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Electrical Installation

3 Months ₦200,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Residential and industrial wiring
Electrical panel installation
Instrumentation fundamentals
Fault detection and maintenance
Safety compliance

Outcomes

Perform professional electrical installations
Maintain industrial systems
Operate as certified technicians

Who can attend

Aspiring electricians Engineering students Technical professionals Entrepreneurs

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Solar PV Design & Installation

3 Months ₦250,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Solar system components
System sizing and design
Installation techniques
Battery storage systems
Renewable energy fundamentals

Outcomes

Install residential and small commercial solar arrays
Provide technical maintenance
Start solar installation businesses

Who can attend

Technicians Engineers Entrepreneurs Renewable energy enthusiasts

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Fitting & Machining

3 Months ₦350,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Precision measurement
Lathe operations
Milling machine setups
Component tolerances
Industrial workshop safety

Outcomes

Machine custom industrial spare parts
Read engineering blueprints
Execute component refitting

Who can attend

Technical graduates Maintenance mechanics Manufacturing technicians

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Plumbing & Pipefitting

3 Months ₦200,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Blueprint interpretation
Pipe threading and joining
Industrial valve layouts
Pressure testing
Drainage infrastructure

Outcomes

Install commercial fluid routing systems
Troubleshoot piping networks
Execute residential layouts

Who can attend

Apprentices Construction technicians Property development artisans

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AutoCAD

6 Weeks ₦175,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

2D drafting fundamentals
Layers, blocks & annotation
Mechanical & architectural drawings
Layouts, plotting & PDF export
Industry drawing standards

Outcomes

Produce professional 2D engineering drawings
Support fabrication & construction workflows
Freelance as an AutoCAD draftsperson

Who can attend

Engineering & architecture students Technicians & fabricators Draftspersons upgrading skills

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SolidWorks

6 Weeks ₦220,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Parametric 3D part modelling
Assemblies & mates
2D drawings from 3D models
Sheet metal & weldments
Basic simulation & rendering

Outcomes

Model mechanical components & assemblies
Generate manufacturing-ready drawings
Support product design & fabrication

Who can attend

Mechanical engineering students Product designers Fabrication engineers

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AutoCAD + SolidWorks (Combined)

10 Weeks ₦350,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Full AutoCAD 2D workflow
Full SolidWorks 3D workflow
Integrated design projects
Portfolio-ready deliverables
Discounted combined tuition

Outcomes

Deliver end-to-end 2D & 3D design projects
Work across drafting and modelling roles
Build a competitive design portfolio

Who can attend

Serious CAD career-changers Engineering graduates Freelance design professionals

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Engineering Drawing Fundamentals

4 Weeks ₦80,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Orthographic & isometric projection
Dimensioning & tolerancing
Sectional views
Reading technical drawings
Freehand sketching

Outcomes

Read and interpret engineering drawings
Communicate designs on paper
Prepare for CAD training

Who can attend

Technical school leavers Apprentice technicians Absolute beginners to design

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Entrepreneurship Development

2 Weeks ₦75,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Business planning & strategy
Financial management
Costing and pricing
Market positioning
Scaling & sustainability

Outcomes

Develop viable business models
Improve operational efficiency
Increase profitability
Access new markets

Who can attend

Entrepreneurs Startups MSMEs Cooperatives Youth-led enterprises

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School 2 · SAAS

School of Agriculture & Agro-Allied Studies

Farmer-facing and mechanization programs designed to lift yield, profitability and value-chain participation — with the CAMET flagship centre launching January 2027.

CAMET — tractor and agricultural machinery

FLAGSHIP CENTER — LAUNCHING JANUARY 2027

Flagship center

Center for Agricultural Mechanization & Equipment Technology

Building Africa's next generation of agricultural machinery professionals. Specializing in indigenous technical capacity, tractor assembly, heavy diagnostics, and fleet entrepreneurship.

Launching January 2027

Training for Farmers

1 Week ₦50,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Improved seedlings and animal breeds
Modern farming techniques
Soil management
Irrigation systems
Post-harvest handling

Outcomes

Increase crop yield and livestock productivity
Improve farm profitability
Reduce production losses

Who can attend

Crop farmers Livestock farmers Agricultural cooperatives Agripreneurs

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Agricultural Extension

2 Weeks ₦75,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Farmer engagement strategies
Technology adoption
Value chain development
Climate-smart agriculture
Reporting systems

Outcomes

Support farmers with improved advisory services
Enhance agricultural value chains
Promote sustainable farming practices

Who can attend

Extension officers NGOs Government agencies Agricultural institutions

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Agricultural Mechanization

3 Months ₦200,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Mechanization principles & farm planning
Implement selection & matching
Operator basics & safety
Cost economics of mechanization
Field practice

Outcomes

Plan and run mechanized farm operations
Advise farmers on equipment selection
Support mechanization service businesses

Who can attend

Farm owners & managers Agricultural technicians Mechanization service providers

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Tractor Operation & Maintenance

3 Months ₦250,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Tractor controls & safe operation
Hitching & implement operation
Preventive maintenance schedules
Basic diagnostics & repairs
Fuel, hydraulics & lubrication

Outcomes

Operate tractors safely and productively
Perform routine maintenance & minor repairs
Work as a professional tractor operator

Who can attend

Aspiring tractor operators Farm workers Mechanization service crews

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Agricultural Equipment Maintenance

3 Months ₦300,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Diesel engine systems
Hydraulic & transmission systems
Preventive & corrective maintenance
Diagnostics & troubleshooting
Workshop safety & tools

Outcomes

Diagnose & repair agricultural equipment
Run a farm equipment workshop
Support fleet uptime for mechanization services

Who can attend

Mechanics & technicians Farm workshop supervisors Fleet maintenance staff

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School 3 · SSES

School of Sustainability & ESG

Six executive and certificate programs equipping professionals and corporates with measurable sustainability, governance and ESG risk capacity.

ESG Fundamentals

2 Weeks ₦120,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

ESG principles & drivers
Global ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
Materiality assessment basics
Stakeholder mapping
Introduction to ESG reporting

Outcomes

Explain ESG in a corporate context
Support ESG initiatives at work
Prepare for advanced ESG training

Who can attend

Professionals new to ESG Sustainability team members Graduates and career switchers

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Environmental Management Systems

4 Weeks ₦180,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

ISO 14001 principles
Environmental aspects & impacts
Waste, water & energy management
Compliance & audits
EMS implementation roadmap

Outcomes

Design and implement an EMS
Support ISO 14001 certification
Reduce operational environmental impact

Who can attend

HSE professionals Operations managers Manufacturers Sustainability officers

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Carbon Accounting & Reporting

4 Weeks ₦200,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

GHG Protocol basics
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
Carbon inventory & calculations
Emissions reporting standards
Reduction & offset strategies

Outcomes

Build a corporate carbon inventory
Prepare emissions disclosures
Support net-zero strategy work

Who can attend

Sustainability analysts Finance & risk teams Environmental consultants

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Climate Finance

4 Weeks ₦200,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Global climate finance landscape
Green bonds & climate-linked instruments
Blended finance & carbon markets
Project bankability
Access to climate funds

Outcomes

Structure climate-related financial products
Prepare fundable climate projects
Advise organizations on climate finance

Who can attend

Bankers & finance professionals Development finance staff Climate project developers

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Corporate Sustainability

4 Weeks ₦250,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Sustainability strategy design
Integrating ESG into business models
Sustainable supply chains
Stakeholder engagement
Performance metrics & KPIs

Outcomes

Lead corporate sustainability programmes
Embed ESG in strategy & operations
Report on sustainability performance

Who can attend

Executives & senior managers Sustainability leads Strategy & operations teams

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ESG Reporting & Compliance

4 Weeks ₦180,000 Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Global reporting frameworks (GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CSRD)
Materiality & data collection
Assurance & verification
Regulatory compliance
Report drafting & disclosure

Outcomes

Produce compliant ESG reports
Manage disclosure obligations
Coordinate assurance & audit processes

Who can attend

Sustainability & compliance officers Corporate reporting teams Risk & audit professionals

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School 4 · CORPORATE

Corporate Training & Professional Development

Customised, in-house and cohort-based programs designed around your organisation's technical, sustainability and workforce goals. Pricing is proposal-based.

Technical & Vocational Cohorts

Customisable Customized Pricing / Request Proposal Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Welding, electrical, solar & CAD tracks
Custom curriculum design
On-site or ESTA workshop delivery
Assessment & certification
Post-training support

Outcomes

Upskill technical workforce at scale
Standardise safety & quality practices
Build internal talent pipelines

Who can attend

OEMs & industrial firms Oil & gas contractors Construction & energy companies

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Agricultural & Mechanization Programs

Customisable Customized Pricing / Request Proposal Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Farmer cooperative training
Mechanization service crews
Extension officer capacity
Field-based delivery
Impact measurement

Outcomes

Scale mechanization adoption
Improve farmer productivity
Prepare agencies for large field programmes

Who can attend

Government agencies Development partners Agribusinesses & cooperatives

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ESG & Sustainability Advisory Training

Customisable Customized Pricing / Request Proposal Online / Physical / Hybrid Options Available Building 4, IDC, Osogbo

Highlights

Executive ESG briefings
Board & leadership sessions
Reporting & disclosure workshops
Sector-specific ESG risk
Change management support

Outcomes

Align leadership on ESG strategy
Build in-house sustainability capacity
Prepare for disclosure obligations

Who can attend

Boards & C-suite Sustainability & risk teams Financial institutions

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