Academic Programmes

FCE Obudu offers three pathways to quality education — NCE, Degree, and PDE — training professional educators at every career stage.

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3 Programmes

NCE · Degree · PDE

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NUC & NCCE Accredited

Nationally recognised awards

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4 Faculties

Covering all education fields

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Since 1976

Decades of academic excellence

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Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)

Designed for degree holders without a teaching qualification — enabling professionals and graduates to enter the classroom as certified educators.

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Duration

1 Year (2 Semesters)

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Award

PDE Certificate

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Target

Graduate Entrants

Who Is The PDE For?

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Graduates who want to teach but hold a non-education degree
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Civil servants or professionals seeking a career change into teaching
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NCE holders wishing to expand their professional credentials
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Government staff in education agencies requiring formal pedagogy training

Entry Requirements

  • check_circleA Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Lower Division) from a recognised university
  • check_circleCandidates with Third Class or Pass degrees must have at least 3 years relevant work experience
  • check_circleHND holders (Upper Credit minimum) in relevant disciplines are also eligible
  • check_circleApplicants must be proficient in English Language (written and spoken)
  • check_circleSubmission of two academic or professional referees' reports

PDE Course Modules

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Sem 1

Introduction to Education

History, philosophy & sociology of education in Nigeria

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Educational Psychology

Learning theories, child development, motivation

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Curriculum Studies & Development

Curriculum design, implementation & evaluation

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Methods of Teaching (Subject Area)

Subject-specific pedagogy and instructional strategies

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Measurement & Evaluation

Test construction, grading, continuous assessment

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Educational Technology & ICT

Use of digital tools and media in teaching

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Sem 2

Classroom Management

Behaviour management, inclusive classroom strategies

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Teaching Practice (6 weeks)

Supervised classroom practice in an approved school

PDE Programme Timeline

Period Activity Deliverable
Semester 1 (Oct – Feb) Theory courses: Education foundations, Psychology, Methods, Curriculum End-of-semester examination
Semester 2 (Mar – Jun) Advanced courses: Technology, Evaluation, Management End-of-semester examination
TP Block (6 weeks) Full-time supervised classroom practice Teaching Practice Report & Assessment
Completion Review of results, certification board sitting Award of PDE Certificate

Apply for Admission

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