Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Welcome Message From The Director

Dear Participants,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Short Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU). These programmes are designed to respond to the urgent need for practical skills, employability, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial competence in today’s rapidly evolving global and local economy.

At O.O.U., we believe that education must go beyond the acquisition of knowledge to include the development of skills, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to solve real-world problems. These short certificate courses provide flexible, industry-relevant learning opportunities for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and members of the wider community who seek to transform ideas into viable ventures.

I therefore encourage you to take full advantage of this initiative, engage actively with the learning process, and leverage the knowledge gained to create value for yourselves and society at large.

Our History

The Short Certificate Courses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as approved by the University’s Senate, were conceived as part of Olabisi Onabanjo University’s strategic commitment to youth empowerment, employability, and sustainable development. Recognising the growing challenges of unemployment and the need for innovation-driven economic growth, the University developed these courses to complement formal degree programmes. The initiative builds on OOU’s longstanding tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, integrating practical entrepreneurship training, innovation management, and emerging industry trends. Over time, the programme has evolved to address contemporary challenges, incorporating digital skills, creative enterprise, and technology-driven solutions relevant to Nigeria and the global marketplace.

Our Vision

To be a leading university-based hub in Africa for entrepreneurial and innovative capacity building, producing self-reliant, innovative, and globally competitive individuals who create sustainable economic and social value.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, practical, and industry-aligned entrepreneurship and innovation training that equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and mind-set required to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and successfully manage sustainable ventures.

Our Responsibilities

The programme is committed to:

  1. Designing and delivering relevant, up-to-date, and market-driven course content.
  2. Providing experiential learning through case studies, projects, mentorship, and workshops.
  3. Engaging industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovation practitioners as facilitators.
  4. Supporting participants in transforming ideas into viable business or social ventures.
  5. Promoting ethical entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Our Objectives

The objectives of the Short Certificate Courses include to:

  1. Develop entrepreneurial mindsets and innovative thinking among participants.
  2. Equip learners with practical business, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  3. Bridge the gap between theory and practice through hands-on learning experiences.
  4. Promote self-employment, wealth creation, and economic empowerment.
  5. Encourage innovation-driven solutions to societal and industrial challenges.
  6. Support lifelong learning for students, professionals, and the general public.

Programme Benefits

Participants will gain practical competencies, recognised certification from O.O.U., exposure to real-life business challenges, networking opportunities, and enhanced employability or venture creation prospects. These benefits are:

  1. Practical Skill Acquisition
  2. Enhanced Employability
  3. Promotion of Self-Reliance
  4. Flexible Learning Structure
  5. Industry-Relevant Curriculum
  6. Innovation and Creative Thinking Development
  7. Access to Expert Facilitators and Mentors
  8. Business Start-up Readiness
  9. Networking Opportunities
  10. Recognised University Certification
  11. Support for Economic Growth
  12. Lifelong Learning Opportunities
  13. Exposure to Digital and Emerging Technologies
  14. Improved Leadership and Management Skills
  15. Encouragement of Ethical and Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Target Audience

The Short Certificate Courses are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, graduates, professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, artisans, and members of the public seeking to acquire entrepreneurial and innovative skills.

Commitment to Excellence and Impact

Olabisi Onabanjo University remains committed to using these Short Certificate Courses as a tool for human capital development, innovation promotion, and sustainable socio-economic transformation in Nigeria and beyond.

Directorate Organogram

Available Short Courses

  1. Certificate Course in Agribusiness – (Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development) 
  2. Certificate Course in CCTV Installation – (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
  3. Certificate Course in Leadership and Management – (Department of Business Administration)
  4. Strategic Real Estate Agency and Property Management- (Department of Estate Management)
  5. Early Childhood Entrepreneurship – (Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling)
  6. Virtual Court Training and Facilitation – (Department of Private Law)
  7. Digital Media and Content Creation – (Dept. of Mass Communication)
  8. Certificate in Creative Business Development for Performing Artists – (Dept. of Performing Arts)
  9. Certificate Course in Church Administration- (Department of Religious Studies)
  10. Certificate Course in Computer-Aided Design (CAD)- (Department of Urban And Regional Planning)

Contact Information

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Jan

2026

35TH CONVOCATION CEREMONIES

  • 10:00am2:00pm(January 31, 2026)
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