In the present job market in Ghana and many other nations across the world, NVTI courses are in high demand. The course offers online job training and educates students with the skills that are most in-demand in the workplace, giving them a competitive advantage. NVTI courses might be beneficial to those who want to start a profession, further their education, or improve their current jobs.
NVTI was established in November 1986 with the sole aim of equipping the youths with relevant skills training.
The Institute conducts the following training programmes:
a) Centre Training
b) Informal Apprenticeship
c)Instructor and Master Craftsman Training
Entry Requirements to NVTI Centres
Persons with the following qualifications are normally eligible for admission to the centers:
- BECE Certificate with passes in Mathematics, General Studies and English
- Holders of Middle School Leaving Certificate
- Sponsored apprentices with basic educational background
- Evidence of at least 2 years Secondary School or SHS education
The following are some of the courses undertaken by the NVTI and the Target group
| NO | COURSES | TARGET GROUP |
| 1. | Receptionist & Front Desk Officers Course | Secretaries, Front Desk Assistants, Administrative Assistants |
| 2. | Secretarial Proficiency Course | Private Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
| 3. | Defensive Driving Course | Licensed Drivers with at least six months driving experience. |
| 4. | Strategic Driving | Advance course for holders of Defensive Driving Certificate |
| 5. | Transport Management | Transport Officers in Public and Private Organisations |
| 6. | Driver Instructors Course | Driving Instructors and the general public |
| 7. | Safety and Security Course | Security Officers of organizations and public individuals |
| 8. | Instructional Techniques Course | Instructors, Master Crafts persons etc. |
| 9. | Book Keeping Course | Junior Store Keepers of Industries and Organisations and interested individuals |
| 10. | Examiners & potential Examiners Course | Examiners, Instructors and master Craftsmen |
| 11. | Technology Upgrading Course (Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Electrical Installation – Trade Tests after course) | Master Craftsmen with 5 years experience |
| 12. | Skills Upgrading Course (Catering, Dressmaking, Electrical, Electronics, Draughtsmanship etc) | Master Craftsman Holders of NVTI Grade One/GES Advance Level Certificate |
| 13. | Health preparation, Cooking and attractive presentation of Ghanaian dishes | Caterers, catering Tutors and the general public |
| 14. | Tour Guide | Tour Guide interested person |
| 15. | House Keeping | House Keepers/ General Public |
| 16. | Safety and Hygiene | Instructors, Master Crafts Persons etc |
| 17. | ICT Training | Instructors and Master Craftsmen, general public |
I AM A TRAINED ELECTRICIAN BUT DO NOT HAVE CERTIFICATE EXCEPT TESTIMONIAL AND ALSO HAD A LITTLE EDUCATION BUT DID’T COMPLETE SO I DON’T HAVE B.E.C.E CERTIFICATE. I HAVE WORK WITH ALOT OF COMPANIES LIKE, BXC GHANA LIMITED, KHESBY ENGENERING ETC. I WANT TO APPLY FOR THE NVTI TO GET A BETTER CERTIFICATE SO WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW BECAUSE OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS.