Why every coach in Nigeria needs safeguarding training
Safeguarding protects children and coaches alike. Here's what the new mandatory course covers and why it matters.
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National Institute for Sports
Sports federations
State sports councils
Universities
Clubs & academies
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Course catalogue
Upskill coaches, officials and administrators with expert-led courses
Integrity, safeguarding & welfare
Safeguarding Essentials for Coaches
Recognise, respond to, report and record concerns about the welfare of children and adults at risk in sport.
Sports science, medicine & perfor…
Anti-Doping Essentials: Clean Sport
Understand the anti-doping rules, your rights and responsibilities, and how to protect yourself from accident…
Coaching & technical development
Coaching Foundations: Level 1
The principles of effective coaching: planning safe sessions, communicating clearly and developing athletes o…
Sports science, medicine & perfor…
Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals
Safe, evidence-based strength and conditioning principles: progressive overload, periodisation and recovery.
Sports science, medicine & perfor…
Sports Nutrition for Athletes
Fuel for training and competition with affordable Nigerian foods, plus hydration and recovery nutrition.
Sports business & careers
Financial Literacy for Athletes
Manage income, savings and contracts during a sports career, and plan for life after sport.
Officiating & technical officials
Referee Laws of the Game Refresher
Annual refresher on the laws of the game, positioning and match control for registered referees.
Sports business & careers
Event Management in Sport
Plan, budget and deliver safe, successful sports events, from bidding to post-event reporting.
Sports media, communications & an…
Sports Journalism & Data Storytelling
Report sport accurately and ethically, and turn statistics into clear stories and charts.
One connected platform
Create, organise and manage sports education with ease
Learning, assessment, credentials and institutional records live on one learner record, not separate apps with disconnected data.
Introducing 🎉 Learning paths
From beginner to specialist, one clear pathway
Structured programmes take learners from introductory courses to advanced and specialist qualifications, with prerequisites and progress tracking at every step.
1Introductory
2Intermediate
3Advanced
4Specialist
What are you learning today? 🙌🏾
Practical labs
Coaching, refereeing and match-analysis simulators. Learners prove application, not just recall.
AI study assistant
A tutor grounded in approved NIS material that cites its sources and never hands out exam answers.
Analytics for better decisions
Registrations, active learners, completions and verified credentials by state, sport and profession.
Credentials
Qualifications anyone can verify
A trusted national registry for NIS-issued certificates, CPD and renewals, which keeps course completion, assessed competence and professional licensing clearly separate.
Earn certificates
Finish every lesson, pass the final assessment and your certificate is issued automatically as a PDF with a unique code and QR link.
- Unique identifier and issue date
- Downloadable PDF and digital wallet
- Email and SMS notification
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Safeguarding Essentials for Coaches
Amina Okafor · SIQ-7KQ2-M8XD
Track CPD and renewals
Credentials with an expiry date send reminders before they lapse, so coaches and officials stay current.
- Expiry dates and renewal reminders
- Mandatory learning by role (e.g. safeguarding for coaches)
- Digital transcripts
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Expires Oct 2028 - Renew soonSafeguarding Essentials
Expires in 28 days - Not startedFirst Aid in Sport
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Employers, federations and clubs scan the QR code or enter the code to see whether a credential is valid, expired, suspended or revoked.
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Certificate of Completion · issued by the National Institute for Sports
Certificate of Completion · issued by the National Institute for Sports
Every sports profession
Built for the whole sports ecosystem, not coaching alone
Coaches
Study coaching methods, plan sessions, develop talent and keep your coaching qualifications current.
Browse courses for coachesAthletes
Learn about performance, nutrition, anti-doping, safeguarding, financial literacy and career transitions.
Browse courses for athletesReferees & officials
Study the rules, sharpen decision-making with scenario-based examinations and track your development.
Browse courses for referees & officialsAdministrators
Learn governance, finance, event management, leadership and federation operations.
Browse courses for administratorsSports scientists
Specialist education in performance, recovery, injury prevention and research methods.
Browse courses for sports scientistsMedical professionals
Sports medicine education within your professional scope, alongside supervised clinical practice.
Browse courses for medical professionalsJournalists & analysts
Learn sports reporting, statistics, data visualisation, media ethics and digital communication.
Browse courses for journalists & analystsPE teachers
Age-appropriate sports instruction, physical literacy, talent identification and inclusive physical education.
Browse courses for pe teachersStudents
Explore introductory courses, career pathways and entry-level qualifications in sport.
Browse courses for students
National reach
One national platform. Measurable impact.
10,000+Sports professionals trained (target, year 1)
37States + FCT reached
12Sports professions served
25+Courses at launch
Illustrative targets. Figures will be replaced with verified platform data after launch.
Learner stories
Our learners say it better than us
Don't just take our word for it.
Illustrative Sample stories for this preview. They will be replaced with feedback from pilot learners.
“I finished Safeguarding Essentials on my phone between sessions. The case studies felt like real situations from our academy.”
“Being able to show a parent or club a certificate they can verify themselves has changed how people see my qualifications.”
“The governance course gave our state association a practical budget template we now use every season.”
“The audio-only option saves my data. I revise the laws on the bus to matches.”
“Anti-Doping Essentials explained TUEs clearly. I now know exactly what to check before taking any medicine.”
“Physical Literacy has transformed my classes of 60 pupils. Everyone is moving now, not just the best players.”
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Is SportIQ free?
Many essential courses, including Safeguarding and Anti-Doping, are free. Some professional courses have a fee; federations and sponsors may provide scholarship codes.
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