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By: Agrayah Victor Young people everywhere have the energy, drive, passion and the innovation to birth transformation in every sector if they are given the opportunity to do so and trained to have adequate skills. Over the years, the average Nigerian youth’s potential has been underutilized due lack of job opportunities. Those unlucky enough not to attend school, often find it difficult to access vocational training due to financial challenges and poor training centres across Read more…

By Maryanne Kooda Social care is defined as the provision of social work, personal care, protection or social support services to children or adults who are at risk, or in need of special care arising from illness, disability, old age or poverty-related challenges. In the Nigerian culture, care for children and the elderly is often left to relatives or house helps who are often unskilled illiterates.  In this article we explore the reasons that is Read more…

Take free online child development courses to build your skills and advance your career. Learn child development and other in-demand subjects with courses from top universities and institutions around the world on edX. https://bit.ly/2OzYZOL What is Child Development? Child development is typically defined as the progression by which children change and acquire knowledge, behaviors, and skills as they progress through childhood. The study of child development generally observes five specific areas: motor and physical, cognitive, Read more…

Over the past decade emerging technologies, paired with massive changes in regulations, have driven an unprecedented transformation of finance around the world. This process is happening more rapidly in China and Asia than anywhere else. This course is designed to explore FinTech fundamentals and help make sense of this wave of change as it happens. New players such as start-ups and technology firms are challenging traditional players in finance, bringing democratization, inclusion and disruption. Companies Read more…

This business and management course, taught by Harvard Business School professor Tarun Khanna, takes an inter-disciplinary approach to understanding and solving complex social problems. You will learn about prior attempts to address these problems across the emerging markets, identify points of opportunity for smart entrepreneurial efforts, and propose and develop your own creative solutions. The focus of this course is on individual agency—what can you do to address a defined problem? The creative process starts Read more…

When asked, many people cite public speaking as one of their biggest fears. In fact, many renowned public speakers admit that they were once extremely anxious about speaking in front of groups. Good public speaking is more than a performance. It is the result of: Critical thinking Well-organized narrative Reasoning Research Preparation In this course, part of the Communication Skills Professional Certificate program, you will study methods that help to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and Read more…

What separates a successful leader from a mediocre one? In this course, you will learn what successful 21st-century leaders look like and how you can adopt their inclusive leadership style. Using research and best practices, as well as stories from great leaders and everyday people, you will practice empowerment, accountability, courage, and humility—key leadership skills linked to inclusive, successful teams. Throughout the course, you will meet people like yourself, who want to be the best Read more…