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Join the 3MTT Delivery Network to build Nigeria’s next generation of technical talent
The national network of organisations and experts who train Nigerians in digital and technical skills.
3MTT National Impact SummitCohort 5 funding closes30 November 2026
Our progress in numbers
The impact we’re building together
179k
Fellows trained across four cohorts and DeepTech200+
partner organisations have delivered 3MTT training1.8m+
Nigerians registered on the 3MTT platform36
States, plus the FCT: every part of NigeriaWorking towards 3 million technical talents by 2030
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Ways to join
One network, two ways to partner
Every partner gets national infrastructure, shared standards and recognition.
Partners join in one of two ways:
The pathways
How the 3MTT partnership pathways work
Enabled Delivery Partner
For organisations and individual experts, in Nigeria or abroad, looking to grow their training reach and impact
Expand your impact with national support
National RecognitionGain recognition from the Federal Government as an approved 3MTT Delivery Partner
Shared Training StandardsHelp shape national training standards that make your learners' skills easier to recognise in Nigeria and beyond
National Training PlatformAccess tools to recruit learners, deliver training, assess progress, and track results on one platform
National Talent RegistryAdd verified learner profiles to a national database where employers can find skilled talent.
Resources & Other OpportunitiesUse learning licences and credits, with access to device financing and other opportunities
Funded Delivery Partner
For organisations that train people for jobs, freelance work and business opportunities
Get funded for the results you deliver
Results-Based FundingReceive payment for each successful Fellow in stages, as they meet four agreed milestones
Help Select Your LearnersWork with 3MTT to select Fellows from a shortlist based on your training and opportunities
All Enabled Partner BenefitsAccess to training platform, shared standards, national talent registry, and other partner resources
Apply Independently or With PartnersApply as an organisation or join other organisations in a consortium led by a training partner
Support from 3MTTSupport from the 3MTT team through delivery, and a verified record for future funding opportunities
Both compared
At a glanceEnabledFunded
National recognition & standards
Talent Operating System
Registry & partner resources
Physical space required
Consortium applications
Results-based financing
Joint fellow selection
Agreed delivery targets
Ready to join the network?
How it works
From application to impact
How to apply: a step-by-step guide
Enabled
Application review
Applications are reviewed against the selection checklist, registration status and training track records.
Onboarding
Join a guided session on the Talent Operating System, understand the shared standards and access available resources
Get started
Once approved, your partner benefits become visible.
Funded
Apply for funding
Tell us about your organisation, your track record, the training you offer, and the job, freelance or business opportunities it supports
Application review
We assess against the published selection criteria, including the partner membership requirements
Interview and benchmarking
We review your delivery plan and agree a rate per successful Fellow within the regional benchmark.
Verification
We check your documents, training capacity and operations. This may include a physical visit if you have a training location.
Orientation
Understand the four expected results, reporting process and delivery requirements before signing your agreement.
Sign partnership agreement
Sign your partnership agreement and funding terms.
Platform onboarding
Set up your training programmes, learning tracks and assessments on the Talent Operating System.
Fellow selection
Work with 3MTT to select Fellows from its shortlist. Training begins on 20 January 2027.
Benefits
What you get and what we expect
For every Delivery Partner
Six benefits
- Recognition as an approved 3MTT Delivery Partner, listed in the national partner directory
- A say in the national training standards and credentials your learners are assessed against
- The Talent Operating System to recruit, train, assess and track learners, with data on the roles employers are hiring for and what they pay
- Verified learner profiles in the National Talent Registry that employers can search
- Reach over 1.8 million Nigerians registered on 3MTT, and publish your courses to them
- Learning licences, credits, access to device financing and other opportunities as they open
For every Delivery Partner
Six commitments
- Assess at least one cohort each year using shared standards
- Register your learners on the platform, with their consent
- Report on training and learner outcomes: once a year for Enabled partners, and as each result is verified for Funded partners
- Keep your programmes, facilitators and partner profile up to date
- Contribute to national training standards when invited
- Meet 3MTT’s requirements for quality, safeguarding and data protection
Results
Four results that determine payment
Agree a rate per successful Fellow for each training offer. Payment is based on verified results, not training completion alone.
Learning commenced
Fellow identity verified, active participation confirmed, and baseline assessment completed.
Verified skills
Fellow passes the agreed end-of-training assessment and demonstrates the skills required for the role.
Secured opportunity
Fellow secures a job, freelance work or business opportunity earning above minimum wage.
Sustained opportunity
Fellow remains employed or earning six months later.
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Key dates
Application timeline
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Until funding applications close on 30 November
Applications open11 November 2026
Online info & guidance sessions10 to 20 November 2026
Interviews & verificationsFrom 16 November 2026 (rolling)
Delivery Network Launch event17 November 2026
In-person info & guidance sessions18 to 21 November 2026
Funding applications close30 November 2026
Selected partners announced9 December 2026
Contracting begins10 December 2026
Clarity session: contract details11 December 2026
Fellow matching & screening4 January 2027
Training begins20 January 2027
Applications and key momentsOther stages
FAQ
Questions? We’re glad you asked
Who can join?
Organisations and experts that provide digital or technical skills training, in Nigeria or abroad. You do not need a physical training space. To apply for funding, the lead organisation must be registered and operating in Nigeria.
We don’t train people. Can we join?
Yes. Join the 3MTT Partner Network as an Opportunity, Funding, Capability, Research and Data, State and Agency, or Amplification Partner. Register your interest under Apply. Hubs that host or train learners apply to the Delivery Network.
What do you look for?
CAC registration; evidence of teaching experience; details of founders or directors for verification; a training programme completed within the last 24 months; and evidence of your results, such as cohort records or employer confirmations.
What if we are not selected for funding?
If you meet the membership requirements, you can join as an Enabled Partner without reapplying and receive early information about new funding opportunities.
How does results-based financing work?
You agree a rate per successful Fellow for each training offer. Payments are made in stages as 3MTT verifies each of the four results. Training completion alone does not qualify for payment.
What counts as an economic opportunity?
A job, internship, freelance engagement or the Fellow’s own business that uses the skills learned and earns above the national minimum wage.
How long does membership last?
Membership lasts 12 months and is renewed based on your delivery record. Every member must assess at least one cohort on the platform each year.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes, for Cohort 5 funding. The lead must be a training organisation registered and operating in Nigeria; it signs the agreement and is responsible for delivery. Employers, other training organisations and partners in Nigeria or abroad can join as members. We assess the consortium as a whole against the selection criteria.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Applying and joining are free. No one can sell you a place in the network. Report any request for payment to support@3mtt.gov.ng.
When do we need to provide evidence and documents?
You do not need to upload everything up front. Tell us in your application what evidence you could share. We will request documents, including evidence of your training record and employer demand, during the review and verification process.