The Federal Government is preparing to admit a second cohort of teachers into its Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP), offering teachers an opportunity to obtain professional teaching qualifications and work towards registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
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The official ATPP website confirms that Cohort 2 applications are not yet open. Registration details will be announced later, but teachers can prepare their documents and check the programme requirements.
ATPP is designed for serving teachers who have academic qualifications but lack professional teacher training. It offers two six-month pathways: the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) for holders of a non-education bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND), and the Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) for holders of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or National Diploma (ND).
Published eligibility requirements include at least 24 months of classroom teaching experience. Applicants must provide a valid National Identification Number (NIN), certificates and evidence of teaching, such as an appointment letter, school attestation or pay records.
The programme combines four months of guided online learning with two months of supervised teaching practice in the participant’s school. Successful participants must complete coursework and teaching practice, meet assessment requirements and pass the TRCN Professional Qualifying Examination before being recommended for professional registration.
The programme fee is ₦200,000. However, teachers should check the Cohort 2 announcement for confirmation of fees, dates and updated conditions before making payments.
How to apply
Cohort 2 registration has not opened. Visit the official ATPP website at https://atpp.education.gov.ng/ and monitor official announcements for the application date and instructions. Check eligibility and prepare your NIN, certificates and teaching-experience evidence. Do not pay agents or submit personal information through unofficial links.
