BREAKING: SkillUpImo Cohort 5 registration portal now open! For Imo youths who have NOT benefited before. Learn AI, Software Dev, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & more - FREE. Apply at mdeeg.im.gov.ng/skill-up. Share to help one Imo youth.
SKILLUPIMO COHORT 5 REGISTRATION IS HERE!
Another opportunity is here for Imo youths to acquire valuable skills, develop their potential, and take meaningful steps towards a brighter future.
The SkillUpImo Cohort 5 registration portal is now open for interested applicants who have NOT previously benefited from the programme.
If you've been looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and equip yourself with relevant digital skills, this is your chance!
WHAT IS SKILLUPIMO?
SkillUpImo is the flagship digital skills programme of the Imo State Government, under the Ministry of Digital Economy and E-Government (MDEEG), led by Commissioner Dr. Chimezie Amadi, under Governor Hope Uzodimma.
It is part of the Imo Digital Economy Agenda (IDEA) 2022-2026 - with a big target: to train 300,000 Imo youths in 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills.
So far:
- Over 65,000 youths trained in Cohort 1 to 4
- Cohort 4 alone attracted 35,000+ applicants
- Over 1,000 graduates connected to remote jobs via Techosphere Freelance Platform
- In Oct 2026, NITDA and Cisco honoured Imo State with 2 national awards for digital transformation - Best Performing Cisco Academy in Nigeria
This is NOT a scam. This is NOT audio money. Real people, real training, real certificates.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR COHORT 5?
1. You must be an Imo youth / resident in Imo State
2. You must NOT have previously benefited from SkillUpImo - Cohort 1, 2, 3 or 4 beneficiaries should NOT apply again. Give others chance.
3. You must be ready to attend training - physical at learning centres across the 27 LGAs, and online sessions
4. You must have a valid email, phone number, and basic computer / smartphone access
5. You must be ready to attend ORIENTATION - in Cohort 4, anyone who missed orientation automatically forfeited admission. Don't play with it.
WHAT COURSES CAN YOU LEARN?
SkillUpImo offers 23+ digital courses. In past cohorts, top courses included:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
- Software Engineering / Web & App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics / Big Data
- Digital Marketing
- Graphics Design / UI/UX Design
- Blockchain / Fintech
- Cloud Computing & IoT
- Content Creation
- Phone & Digital Device Repairs
- Computer Appreciation
- Product Design
When you register, choose ONE course carefully. In Cohort 4, choosing a different course during exam from what you registered led to disqualification. Choose what you truly want, and what you can finish.
WHAT CERTIFICATES WILL YOU GET?
Successful graduates in past cohorts received:
- Cisco Networking Academy Certification (Level 1-3)
- Microsoft Certification
- Joint SkillUpImo Certification in collaboration with University of California Berkeley
- Cham-Training International Skills Development Certification (for Data etc)
These are certificates you can put on your CV, LinkedIn, and use to apply for remote jobs worldwide.
HOW TO APPLY - STEP BY STEP:
STEP 1: Visit the OFFICIAL portal ONLY:
https://mdeeg.im.gov.ng/skill-up
Do NOT apply through any other link, WhatsApp agent, or Facebook agent.
STEP 2: Click on "SkillUpImo Cohort 5 Registration"
STEP 3: Fill the form with your correct name, email, phone, LGA, and course of choice. Use the SAME email you will use for all communication.
STEP 4: Submit and screenshot your confirmation. Check your email / dashboard regularly for exam date, admission list, and orientation date.
STEP 5: Prepare for the pre-admission assessment / exam. Admission is merit-based - no connection needed. In Cohort 4, selection was based on criteria + exam performance.
⚠️ SCAM WARNING - READ THIS!
SkillUpImo registration is FREE. Nobody should collect money from you.
- Do NOT pay any agent, "coordinator", or WhatsApp person to "help you get admission"
- Do NOT send your password, BVN, or bank details to anyone for SkillUpImo
- Do NOT pay for "form" - the form is online and free
- If anyone asks you for money for SkillUpImo, it is SCAM. Report them.
Only trust: mdeeg.im.gov.ng and MyImoApp / official MDEEG channels.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT MISS COHORT 5:
- The world is moving to digital. If you don't have a digital skill in 2026, you will be left behind.
- Companies like Konga, Zinox, and other tech companies have come to Imo to hire SkillUpImo graduates directly.
- Graduates have launched startups, built MyImo App, and are earning in dollars via freelancing.
- You will meet mentors, other youths, and build a network that can change your life.
Don't say "I will do it next time." Cohort 5 may be your last chance before the programme changes. Cohort 1-4 people are already working. Now it's your turn.
WHAT TO DO NOW:
1. Apply NOW: https://mdeeg.im.gov.ng/skill-up
2. Share this post to 5 Imo youths - WhatsApp groups, Facebook, church, school. You may be the reason someone's life changes.
3. Comment "INTERESTED + YOUR LGA" below, so we know which LGA has the highest interest.
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