Academics
Programmes that move African sport forward.
Accredited routes into coaching, sports science, paramedics, administration and marketing — from Certificate through to MSc.
Certificate programmes
7 offered
Basic Coaching Certificate (BCC)
Entry-level certificate covering coaching fundamentals, technique and safe practice across major disciplines.
Basic Fitness Certificate (BFC)
Foundational certificate in fitness instruction and conditioning for gyms, schools and community sport.
Basic Groundsmanship Certificate (BGC)
Practical certificate in pitch, court and facility maintenance for stadiums, clubs and schools.
Basic Courses
Entry-level, non-degree courses across coaching, fitness and groundsmanship for first-time applicants without a prior sports qualification.
Weekend Courses
Weekend coaching fundamentals and prerequisites for working professionals and students who can't attend full-time daytime classes. Currently offered for football only — other sports will be added in future intakes.
Oral Courses
Assessment-based route for experienced practitioners without a formal certificate, examined primarily through oral and practical assessment.
Online Certificate Courses
Certificate courses delivered fully online through the ISLMS portal for applicants outside Lagos and Abuja.
ND programmes
2 offeredSports Coaching & Fitness
Two-year National Diploma producing certified coaches and fitness instructors across 20+ disciplines.
Paramedics Technology
Two-year ND in pre-hospital emergency care, with strong sports-medicine bias for pitch-side and event response.
HND programmes
1 offeredPGD programmes
2 offered
Sports Administration
One-year Postgraduate Diploma for officials, federation staff and senior coaches moving into management.
Sports Marketing
One-year PGD covering sponsorship, brand, broadcast rights and digital fan engagement in African sport.