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Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) is a unit of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

The Human Resources Development Centre (formerly Human Resources Development Board) was established in November, 1995 by resolution of the University of Lagos Council, and commenced operations in January, 1996. The Centre was created to handle staff training and development functions with the mandate to develop and offer part-time professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and other speci

alised programmes aimed at capacity building, with strong linkages to professional bodies, for the benefit of vast and multifarious target groups in the public and private sectors of the economy.

01/03/2026

FINAL APPLICATION NOTICE
Please note:

❌ Closed Programmes (2025/2026):
Diploma in Social Development & Administration
Diploma in French Language Proficiency
Diploma in Special Education

✅ Programmes Still OPEN until Friday, 6th March, 2026:
All other Advanced & Professional Diplomas
Specialized Certificate Programmes
Executive Short Courses

This is your FINAL opportunity to apply for the 2025/2026 academic session at HRDC-UNILAG.

Why Choose HRDC-UNILAG?
• University of Lagos certification
• Flexible hybrid learning
• Industry-relevant curriculum
• Professional body linkages

Apply Now Before Time Runs Out!

📍 HRDC- BUILDING, University of Lagos, Akoka
📞 +234-9160437967 +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713 +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531
📧 [email protected]
https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/154-listed-programmes-for-2025-2026-session

24/02/2026

⏳ Final Days to Apply for 2025/2026 Programmes

Important Admissions Update
• Diploma in Social Development & Administration (2025/2026) - CLOSED
• Diploma in French Language Proficiency (2025/2026) - CLOSED
• Diploma in Special Education (2025/2026) - CLOSED

Final deadline for all other HRDC-UNILAG programmes: Friday, 6th March, 2026.

Secure your place in UNILAG's professional development programmes before admissions close completely.
1. Advanced Diplomas
2. Professional Certificates
3. Specialized Training still available.

Act now! fewer days remaining.

📍 HRDC- BUILDING, University of Lagos, Akoka
📞 +234-9160437967 +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713 +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/154-listed-programmes-for-2025-2026-session

06/02/2026

FINAL APPLICATION WINDOW FOR HRDC-UNILAG 2025/2026 PROGRAMMES CLOSES SOON

ATTENTION PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Please note that admissions for the Diploma in Social Development and Administration and Special Education (2025/2026) have now closed.

However, the application portal remains OPEN for all other HRDC-UNILAG programmes until Friday, 27th February 2026.

This is your final opportunity to enroll in UNILAG's industry-relevant capacity-building programmes for the upcoming academic session.

Why Apply to HRDC-UNILAG?
• University-accredited qualifications
• Hybrid learning flexibility
• Professional body linkages
• Practical, career-focused curriculum

Act now to secure your place or nominate team members for:

Advanced Diploma programmes

Professional Diplomas

Specialized Certificates

Apply here: https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/154-listed-programmes-for-2025-2026-session

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: The Director, Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC), University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Telephones: +234-9160437967 +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713 +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531

30/01/2026

🎓 UNLOCK YOUR PROFESSIONAL ADVANTAGE WITH HRDC-UNILAG 🎓

Are you ready to future-proof your career and lead with certified expertise?

At the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos (HRDC-UNILAG), we do not just offer courses—we deliver transformative learning experiences that bridge academic excellence and industry relevance.

📌 WHY CHOOSE HRDC-UNILAG?
✅ University-Backed Quality – All programs are domiciled in relevant UNILAG academic departments.
✅ Industry-Aligned Curriculum – Designed with inputs from professional bodies and sector leaders.
✅ Flexible Learning Modes – Hybrid, in-person, and virtual options to suit working professionals.
✅ Professional & Advanced Diplomas – Build capacity in high-demand fields.

🌍 WHO WE SERVE
• Corporate Organizations seeking team capacity building
• Public Sector professionals aiming for career advancement
• Fresh graduates preparing for the job market
• Leaders and managers upgrading strategic skills

Registration is on-going!!!

Apply Now: https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/154-listed-programmes-for-2025-2026-session

Contact us today:
HRDC-UNILAG Building, University of Lagos, near the second gate, Akoka.
Hotlines: +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713, +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531

28/12/2025

Upgrade Your CV in Just 9 Months with a UNILAG Diploma! 🎓

📣 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! bit.ly/apply-dirm

Are you working as an Office Administrator, Personal Assistant, Medical Records staff, or in a Library/Registry role? It’s time to certify your experience and boost your career prospects!

Join the Diploma in Information and Records Management (D. IRM) at HRDC-UNILAG.

✅ Fast-Track: Complete your diploma in just 9 months (One Academic Session).
✅ Accessible: Entry requires only 4 credits (with a pass in English).
✅ Relevant: Domiciled in the Department of Library and Information Science (LIS), Faculty of Social Sciences.

Whether you work in a ministry, hospital, university, or private organization, these skills are in high demand.

Secure your space today and gain the professional edge you need.

👇 Click the link below to apply!
https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/136-diploma-in-information-and-records-management

University of Lagos

👉 Apply Now: bit.ly/apply-dirm
Contact us today:
HRDC-UNILAG Building, University of Lagos, near the second gate, Akoka.
Hotlines: +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713, +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531

15/12/2025

Leadership is Not Static. Neither is Crime. Is Your Command Strategy Ready for Tomorrow?

It is often assumed that attaining the rank of Commissioner or a high-level security portfolio implies one has learned all there is to know. As seasoned officers, you know the truth: The threat landscape shifts daily. To rely solely on past experience is to risk operational failure.

Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) introduces the Professional Certificate in Strategic Command Leadership and Operations Planning.

Designed exclusively for Commissioners of Police and High-Ranking Security Officers, this executive programme bridges the gap between traditional policing and modern strategic warfare against crime* .

Why this Programme?

Strategic Evolution: Move beyond administration to true operational crime planning.

Intelligence Integration: Master agency interoperability and data-driven decision-making.

Trust Architecture: Learn advanced frameworks for community trust-building in a digital age.

Program Highlights:

🎓 Prestigious Certification: From the University of Lagos.

🔄 Hybrid Learning: In-person (Faculty of Arts) & Virtual options to suit your command schedule.

⚔️ Tactical Simulations: Real-world case studies, not just theory.

Admission: Honours Degree (BSc.) or WASC/GCE (5 Credits).
Read more - https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/185-professional-certificate-in-strategic-command-leadership-and-operations-planning

Secure Your Seat at the Table of Strategy. 📞 Call: 08023324388 📧 Email: [email protected]
Apply Now and contact us today: HRDC-UNILAG Building, University of Lagos, near the second gate, Akoka.
Hotlines: +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713, +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531

University of Lagos

08/12/2025

To Leaders, Council, Executive, Managers and professionals in Chambers of Commerce, Business Members Organisation and other professional Associations and individuals.

Is Your Association Making an Impact or Just Existing?

Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), identifies a critical gap in our industry. While there are "many associations and many chambers," the real challenge lies in "whether they have the impact that they need to have".

Why the CIPE & HRDC-UNILAG Initiative is Critical:
Stop Guessing: We cannot rely on guesswork in professional governance. As the VC states, "We shouldn't make assumptions" on how to run these critical bodies.
Bridge the Gap: To do better, we must "improve the skills" and technical know-how of our leadership.

Premier Partnership: This initiative represents a strategic partnership with CIPE, designed specifically to address the unique needs of Chambers and Associations.
UNILAG remains the "premier university for the development of manpower," working closely with industry to close the knowledge gap.

Don’t let your organization fall behind. Equip your leadership with the skills to drive real change. Join the Pioneer Cohort Today.
https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/184-association-and-chamber-excellence-ace-certification-programme

Hotlines: +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713 , +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531
Email address: [email protected]
Website: hrdc.uilag.edu and https://www.cipe.org

02/12/2025

From Survival to Significance – Institutionalizing Excellence.

Is Your Association Built to Last? The Game Changer is Here.

For too long, many Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations have struggled with survival—battling low capacity, dwindling membership dues, and weak advocacy systems.

But that narrative ends now.

Introducing the Associations and Chamber Excellence (ACE) Certification Program, a groundbreaking partnership between the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos (HRDC-UNILAG).

Why ACE? Why Now? Drawing from the massive success of the "Rising Star" programs in Africa, where many chambers transformed from near-collapse to high-performance institutions, ACE is designed to standardize and elevate your organization.

What ACE Delivers:

Robust Governance: Establish world-class organizational systems.

Financial Sustainability: Learn to generate revenue and grow membership even in crisis (just as our alumni did during COVID).

Strategic Advocacy: Engage government and local stakeholders with authority.

Innovation: Revolutionize how you interact with and serve your members.

By anchoring this program at UNILAG, we are ensuring that this expertise isn't fleeting—it is here to stay, supporting African chambers for decades to come.

Join the ranks of high-performing associations today.

👉https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/184-association-and-chamber-excellence-ace-certification-programme

This is more than training—it is about building a sustainable ecosystem of excellence for Africa's private sector.

16/10/2025

Ready for a More Fulfilling Career? Your Professional Experience is Your Ticket to the Classroom.
Feeling unfulfilled in your current role? It's never too late to answer the call to teach. 🍎

The UNILAG Teacher Immersion Course is specifically designed for professionals like you with an NCE, OND, HND, or B.Sc. who want to transition into the impactful world of education.

We value your real-world experience and will equip you with the proven pedagogical skills to succeed.

🔹 For Career Changers: Leverage your degree and professional skills.
🔹 Pathway to Certification: A crucial step for qualified teachers.
🔹 Flexible Schedule: Designed for working professionals.

Your next chapter in education starts with one click.

👉 Apply Now: https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/181-teacher-immersion-course *📞 Contact : Mr Bimbo Ajibade: 07031169327

12/10/2025

Ready for a More Fulfilling Career?
Your Professional Experience is Your Ticket to the Classroom.
Feeling unfulfilled in your current role? It's never too late to answer the call to teach. 🍎

The UNILAG Teacher Immersion Course is specifically designed for professionals like you with an NCE, OND, HND, or B.Sc. who want to transition into the impactful world of education.

We value your real-world experience and will equip you with the proven pedagogical skills to succeed.
🔹 For Career Changers: Leverage your degree and professional skills.
🔹 Pathway to Certification: A crucial step for qualified teachers.
🔹 Flexible Schedule: Designed for working professionals.

Your next chapter in education starts with one click.

👉 Apply Now: https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/181-teacher-immersion-course *📞 Contact : Mr Bimbo Ajibade: 07031169327
*📞 Contact : Hotlines- ‪+234-8023368790‬, ‪+234-8056632713‬ , ‪ ‪+234-8033161531‬

23/09/2025

We are proud to announce the official launch of the Associations and Chamber Excellence (ACE) Certification Program! 🚀

In a powerful collaboration between the University of Lagos Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC-UNILAG) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), this landmark initiative is set to professionalize chamber and association leadership across Africa.

The ACE Program is designed to build, strengthen, and certify the capacity of leaders within Chambers of Commerce, trade associations, and business membership organizations, starting in Nigeria and expanding across the region.

This is more than training—it is about building a sustainable ecosystem of excellence for Africa's private sector.
More details about this groundbreaking programme soon:

Hotlines: +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713 , +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531
Email address: [email protected]
Website: hrdc.uilag.edu and https://www.cipe.org

21/08/2025

Looking to power up your career in energy sector?

The Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) offers a range of diploma and advanced diploma programs in the energy sector designed to give you a competitive edge.

Advanced Diploma in Energy Service Operation Management
Duration: 9 Months
Who should apply?
BSC/HND graduates, NYSC members, and professionals in energy service industries.

Advanced Diploma in Energy Utility Engineering Management
Duration: 9 Months
Who should apply?
Engineering graduates and NYSC members with an engineering background.

Diploma in Energy Service Management Technology
Duration: 9 Months
Who should apply?
High school graduates (with 5 credits), OND/NCE holders, JUPEB/Foundation certificate holders, JAMB applicants, and 100/200 level university undergraduates.
https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/176-diploma-in-energy-service-management-technology https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/177-advanced-diploma-in-energy-service-operation-management https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/index.php/178-advanced-diploma-in-energy-utility-engineering-management

Ready to get started?
Visit the application portal: https://applications.unilag.edu.ng/

For more details, contact the program coordinator, Dr. Babatunde Adeboye, at 08133692373. or contact HRDC-UNILAG Building, University of Lagos, near the second gate, Akoka. Apply Now and contact us today:
Hotlines: +234-7038712014, +234-9160437967, +234-8023368790, +234-8056632713, +234-8036885417, +234-8033161531

Address

Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Building, Akinpelu Adesola Road, University Of Lagos, Opposite The 2nd Gate
Lagos
100110

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+2348033161531

Website

https://hrdc.unilag.edu.ng/

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