FUNIC Trade School
FUNIC Trade School is the first specialized trade school in Cameroon, established to address the gap in trade-focused education. It offers a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing, Trade, and Sales, combining academic rigor with hands-on apprenticeship and business settlement support. The school’s mission is to produce market-ready professionals equipped with practical skills, discipline, and real-world experience. Key features include: A two-year program blending classroom learning, fieldwork, and mentorship under experienced Igbo traders. A hybrid learning model integrating the Igbo Apprenticeship System, TVET principles, and international trade standards. Business settlement support, helping graduates transition into entrepreneurship or employment. Small class sizes (25 students/year) for personalized mentorship. Affordable fees (450,000 FCFA/year, including accommodation). Graduates receive an officially recognized HND, an apprenticeship certificate, and a business portfolio, positioning them as skilled trade professionals or entrepreneurs.FUNIC Trade School is a pioneering institution under FUNIC Cameroon, dedicated to transforming trade education in Africa. Unlike traditional vocational centers, it operates as a certified higher education institution, merging academic depth with real-world business training.
Core Offerings:
- Programs:
- HND in Marketing, Trade, and Sales (2 years), approved by Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education.
- FUNIC Apprenticeship Program, pairing students with Igbo business mentors for hands-on trading experience.
- Unique Learning Model:
- Igbo Apprenticeship System: Students learn directly from successful traders.
- TVET & Global Standards: Ensures job-ready skills and international best practices.
- Supervised Business Practice: Students manage a mini supermarket in Year 2.
- Outcomes:
- Graduates are equipped to lead businesses, scale markets, or launch ventures.
- Certification includes an HND, apprenticeship proof, and business settlement support.
Mission & Vision:
- Mission: Bridge the gap between theory and practice, producing disciplined, market-savvy professionals.
- Vision: Become Africa’s benchmark for trade education, empowering youth as trade leaders.
Admission & Fees:
- Eligibility: GCE A-Level or equivalent; selection via interview.
- Fees: 50,000 FCFA registration + 450,000 FCFA/year (tuition & accommodation included).
FUNIC Trade School is more than an institution—it’s a launchpad for Africa’s next generation of trade experts and entrepreneurs.