Call for Applications: GIZ SEED Free Solar PV Training with COREN Certification
Applications are now open for the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) Solar PV Installation Training Programme.
This offers Nigerians an opportunity to gain practical renewable-energy skills through free three-week training and COREN certification.
The programme is supported by the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), a technical assistance initiative co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS. The SEED initiative is being delivered in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power and other partners as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s energy workforce.
What the Training Offers
Selected participants will undergo three weeks of intensive, in-person training combining classroom instruction with practical Solar PV installation exercises.
The programme will also include technical site visits and competency assessments designed to help participants develop job-ready skills for Nigeria’s growing renewable-energy sector.
Successful participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate, while the cost of COREN certification will be covered for those who complete the training. Meals will also be provided on training days.
The wider SEED initiative aims to train approximately 6,000 energy-sector professionals over five years, helping to create a stronger pipeline of skilled workers for Nigeria’s on-grid and off-grid energy systems.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to applicants from both formal educational and practical experience-based backgrounds.
Eligible applicants include:
- Individuals with at least two years of relevant practical experience; formal education is not mandatory for this pathway.
- Recent ND, HND and university graduates.
- Young professionals in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy and related technical fields.
- Technicians and professionals already working in, or seeking to enter, the renewable-energy sector.
- Nigerians interested in developing practical skills in Solar PV installation and clean energy.
Applicants from practical and experience-based backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
Training Locations
The current application covers two training streams:
Stream 1:
SEED Training Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State – September 2026
Stream 2:
NESP Training Partner, Lagos State – October 2026
The training is fully onsite, meaning selected participants are expected to attend the sessions in person.
Important Information
The training and certification are free, but participants will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. GIZ-NESP and Siemens Energy will not provide accommodation or transport support.
Meals will, however, be provided on training days.
Application Deadline
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the September 15, 2026 deadline at 4:00 p.m. Recent public notices associated with the programme have shown differing deadline dates, so applicants should confirm the deadline displayed on the official application form before submitting.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an Expression of Interest through the application channel provided by the organisers.
For enquiries, applicants can contact nesp@giz.de with the subject line: “ENQUIRIES: SEED SOLAR PV INSTALLATION TRAINING.”
The SEED training provides an opportunity for graduates, technicians and aspiring renewable-energy professionals to acquire practical Solar PV skills and strengthen their prospects in Nigeria’s expanding clean-energy economy.
