Become a paid Video Creator — train free, powered by AI.
A fully-funded skills programme training 100 young people in Edo State in professional Video Production & Editing — with cutting-edge AI tools, a monthly stipend, national certification, and real job placement.
🏆 Global Excellence Award in AI Education 2026
FOCOS TV NigeriaOfficial Media Partner
One skill. Three ways it pays you back.
Video is the language of the internet — and the creative economy is hungry for people who can shoot and edit well. This programme gives you the skills, the certificate, and the support to turn that demand into income.
Led by Dr. Callistus Ikpunuekhai — recipient of the Global Excellence Award in AI Education 2026 (The Global Business & Authors' Awards UK), an internationally recognised authority in AI education.
Get employed
Studios, media houses, agencies, churches, and brands need skilled video editors and producers. We connect graduates to real job opportunities.
Go freelance
Earn from clients on your own terms — weddings, events, social content, and online platforms — building a portfolio that sells you.
Build your own brand
Launch your own content channel or production business using AI to produce more, faster, at a quality that stands out.
Who can apply
- ✓Young person aged 15–35 years
- ✓Resident in Edo State (Edo North priority)
- ✓Unemployed, under-employed or seeking skills
- ✓Has a valid NIN (National Identification Number)
- ✓Passionate about creativity, media & storytelling
- ✓Able to attend daily in-person training at FocosTV Premises, Jattu – Uzairue, Edo State
We strongly encourage young women and persons with disabilities to apply. No prior experience required — just commitment and willingness to learn.
From application to income
Apply online
Complete the short registration form below. It takes about 5 minutes.
Get shortlisted
Our team reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for enrolment.
Train & create
Hands-on, AI-powered training plus a monthly stipend while you build your portfolio.
Certify & earn
Get NSQ-certified, complete an internship, and step into employment or freelancing.
This is a physical, in-person programme
Training Centre
FocosTV Premises,
Ikpunuekhai Villa,
10 Oghemese Street,
Venus Qtrs Jattu – Uzairue,
Edo State.
Attendance & Stipend
Applicants should be resident within Auchi, Ibie, Jattu, Uzairue and the Etsako West LGA during the training duration. Trainees must attend daily sessions and meet the 85% monthly attendance requirement to qualify for the monthly stipend.
Apply for your place today
Fill the form below to register for the Clap Academy IDEAS-TVET Video Production & Editing programme. Have your NIN handy.
Before you commence completing this application form, please be aware of the kind of photo required for this application.
You are required to upload a clear headshot photograph taken in a well-lit environment, with your face clearly visible and looking directly into the camera. Please ensure the background is neat and uncluttered.
Use the example below as a guide for the type of photo that should be uploaded.
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Good to know
Is the training really free? +
Yes. The programme is fully funded under the World Bank–supported IDEAS-TVET Initiative. You pay nothing — and registered trainees receive a monthly stipend paid directly to them.
Do I need experience or my own equipment? +
No prior experience is required, and training equipment is provided. You simply need commitment and willingness to learn. Bringing a smartphone is helpful but not compulsory.
What will I learn exactly? +
Professional video production and editing — camera work, lighting, sound, storytelling, editing, colour grading and motion graphics — enhanced with AI tools like DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Runway, Veo and ElevenLabs.
What do I get at the end? +
A recognised NSQ certificate, a real portfolio of work, an internship placement, and support to find employment, freelance, or start your own content business.
How are trainees selected? +
Applications are reviewed against the eligibility criteria. Shortlisted applicants are contacted for enrolment and biometric verification (NIN/BVN). With only 100 places, early application is encouraged.
Where is the training held and do I need to live nearby? +
Training is held in person at FocosTV Premises, Ikpunuekhai Villa, 10 Oghemese Street, Venus Qtrs Jattu – Uzairue, Edo State. Applicants should be resident within that area for the training duration. Trainees must attend daily and maintain at least 85% monthly attendance to receive the monthly stipend.
Award-Winning AI Education
Our founder is a recipient of the Global Excellence Award in AI Education 2026 — recognising world-class leadership in teaching AI to the next generation.
FOCOS TV NigeriaOfficial Media Partner
© 2026 Clap Academy Limited · Skills for the Future of Work · clapacademy.co.uk — All applications are processed under the IDEAS-TVET trainee registration framework.