Practical, industry-focused training built for professionals entering or advancing within the African energy sector. Four specialist tracks, each designed to be completed online.
Each NDD diploma comprises two to three core courses delivered over eight weeks each. Courses are modular, online, and structured around real-world African energy business scenarios. Every course concludes with a practical capstone project reviewed by industry practitioners.
An optional mentorship add-on is available across all diplomas, pairing learners with senior practitioners for one-on-one coaching and business plan reviews.
A comprehensive introduction to the African oil and gas industry — its full value chain, market dynamics, and business landscape — combined with the entrepreneurial tools needed to identify opportunities and build viable ventures.
Covers the historical evolution of the African energy sector, the upstream-midstream-downstream value chain, market dynamics, pricing, fiscal policy, and the regulatory environment. Learners develop a strategic business plan as a capstone.
Focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity identification, business model design, investor-ready business planning, alternative financing, and scaling strategies. Learners build a full venture plan.
Covers marketing fundamentals, customer segmentation, brand positioning, pricing strategy, digital marketing, and distribution channels specific to the African energy market. Learners produce an integrated marketing strategy.
Live Q&A sessions, one-on-one business plan reviews, and networking with local entrepreneurs.
Equips managers and operators with business-focused strategies to efficiently manage operations — from oil fields to midstream projects and filling stations — with emphasis on planning, risk management, and project delivery.
Strategic planning for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations; performance management; digital tools; supply chain management; and operational risk mitigation with real-world African case studies.
Project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile), business case development, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Learners deliver a full project plan.
Practitioner-led workshops on operational challenges and one-on-one project plan reviews.
Provides a thorough understanding of downstream oil and gas operations — refining, product distribution, LPG, retail fuel, lubricants, and customer experience — with emphasis on building profitable and well-run downstream businesses.
Covers refinery business models, product specifications, distribution networks, depot management, filling station operations, LPG distribution, and customer service standards across the downstream sector.
Non-fuel revenue streams, loyalty programmes, digital sales, compliance requirements, franchise models, financial management for retail operators, and growth strategies for downstream businesses.
Site-visit facilitation and coaching from senior downstream and retail operations professionals.
Provides a comprehensive grounding in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) management within the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on process safety, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and building safety leadership.
Regulatory frameworks, ISO 45001, safety management systems, risk assessment methodologies (HAZID, HAZOP, ALARP), PTW systems, emergency response planning, and environmental compliance in the African context.
Major hazard risk management, barrier-based safety thinking, bow-tie analysis, process safety performance indicators, incident investigation (RCA, ICAM), and safety culture development for operational leaders.
Coaching from HSSE managers and safety leaders from major operators in West Africa.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Cohorts are capped at 50 participants to ensure quality engagement.