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IPAM centre of excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation

Register here for IPAM CEEI digital certification short course

The Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone, is an entrepreneurship hub dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering innovation. The Centre offers a variety of programs designed to equip students, young entrepreneurs, and professionals with the skills and resources needed to build sustainable businesses and drive economic growth. These programs include Masterclasses, providing expert-led training on business development, leadership, financial management, digital transformation, and social entrepreneurship; Business Exhibitions, offering a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, network with industry stakeholders, and attract potential investors; and a Business Incubation Program that supports early-stage ventures through mentorship, coaching, workspace, and business development resources to help them refine their ideas and scale effectively. Through strong local and international partnerships, CEEI is committed to building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Thank you for your interest in the University of Sierra Leone’s IPAM CEEI online registration. Here you will be able to register for specialised short courses to equip professionals and entrepreneurs with essential digital skills.

Course Offerings:

  • Strategic Digital Communications: This course is designed for Public Relations Officers, Communications Managers, Media Practitioners and other professionals. Skills you will learn: strategic communication, message development, communication project management, thought leadership, blogging with SEO, brand voice, outreach, content promotion, pitching, media list building and management, social listening, crisis communications and reputation management.

  • Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs: This course provides business owners with the tools to expand their reach, boost engagement, and drive business growth in the digital space. Skills you will learn: marketing, content content marketing (creation, curation, promotion, engagement, analytics), Search Engine Optimisation, branding, branding strategy, brand promotion, lead generation, and nurturing (inbound and outbound marketing), digital PR, Paid Ads and social media management.

Course Duration:

Each course runs for 16 hours over two months, with 2-hour sessions per class.

Course Dates and Times:

  • Courses begin on April 10, 2025 and end on June 6, 2025.

  • The sessions will be held on Thursdays and Fridays, once a week for two hours per session, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM GMT.  Dates: April 10th and 11th, April 17th and 18th, April 24th and 25th, May 1st and 2nd, May 8th and 9th, May 15th and 16th, May 22nd and 23rd, May 29th and 30th, and June 5th and 6th, 2025.

Course fees:

  • Professionals or Entrepreneurs: NLE 7,000 ($291)

  • University of Sierra Leone Masters Students: NLE 2,500 ($104)

  • Masters Students in Sierra Leone: NLE 2,500 ($104)

  • University of Sierra Leone Undergraduate and Diploma students: NLE 1,500 ($63)

  • Undergraduate and Diploma students in Sierra Leone NLE 1,500 ($63)

How to register and pay for your course:

  • Everyone must complete a registration form and pay for certification from IPAM Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the IPAM, University of Sierra Leone (USL) Main Campus at Tower Hill. Contact us on: Mobile:  +232 78620435 or +23234882186 or Email - ceei@ipam.edu.sl. To pay in cash please go to IPAM, collect the form and follow their payment instructions.

  • You can pay online: VickieRemoe.com/digital-marketing

Register here