Lead City University has invited applications for its iPGDE programme. The course is meant for people who want to formalise their teaching credentials or move into the education sector; it also includes an optional TRCN registration opportunity for graduates seeking legal teaching status and eligibility with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
- School owners and administrators
- Existing and intending teachers without formal education qualifications
- Master’s and PhD holders seeking pedagogical certification
- Professionals moving into education with 10 years or more of industry experience
- Teachers with at least 10 years of proven, uninterrupted experience
iPGDE duration, learning mode and fee
The iPGDE runs on a 6-month intensive schedule.
Lead City University states that teaching will follow a blended format, with online and onsite lectures, seminars, and practical teaching exercises. The tuition fee is N500,000; LCU staff will receive a 50% tuition rebate. That is the fee position set out in the notice, plain and Clear.
Lecture start date and application details
The university says available slots are limited. Lectures are scheduled to begin on 30 March 2026.
Interested applicants can download the form through the Lead City University iPGDE portal or visit the admissions office on campus.
Contact details for enquiries
For further enquiries, the notice lists these contacts:
Prof D.A Odeleye (Dean, Faculty of Education): 0806 016 2719
Dr. S. David (Programme Coordinator): 0903 830 0444
What applicants should note
The notice lays out a direct path for interested candidates. The course lasts six months, classes start on 30 March 2026, and the delivery mode combines online and onsite learning. Applicants also have an optional TRCN registration route attached to the cycle; that part may matter a Great deal for those seeking legal teaching status.