TIBA to graduate cohorts, launch mini MBA programme

The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) Academy has announced the graduation of its cohorts, which it says are the next generation of job-ready professionals.

The founder of TIBA, Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko, made the announcement on Thursday while speaking about the future of work in Africa and how the organisation is producing professionals who are impacting the labour market.

Osideko said that, these days, employers are not looking for certificates alone but also for competence, adaptability, and practical skills.

“Over the past few years, we have been committed to bridging the gap between education and employability by equipping individuals with practical, in-demand skills that lead to meaningful careers and lasting impact,” she said.

She noted that through their Job Ready Certification (JRC), TIBA MentoQuest, and the TIBA Accelerate Programme, they have empowered hundreds of learners with the skills, confidence, and professional mindset required to thrive in today’s competitive workplace.

Speaking about the graduating cohorts of their Job Readiness Certification programme, she stated that, unlike traditional learning approaches that focus heavily on theory, TIBA Academy emphasises real-world application.

According to her, the cohorts were trained in business development and sales strategy, public speaking, AI productivity and business automation, content creation and social media management, graphic design and branding, customer experience and relationship management, digital business and marketing, corporate communications and executive writing, leadership and board readiness, personal branding, and LinkedIn management.

“Learners are trained in emerging fields and non-coding technology careers. These are skills that are increasingly shaping the future of work and opening doors to rewarding career opportunities across industries,” she said.

Osideko said they have demonstrated in their graduating cohorts that the right skills and mentorship can transform lives.

“For TIBA Academy, graduation is not the end of a journey; it is the beginning of greater possibilities,” she said.

The TIBA boss further said the graduation will celebrate resilience, growth, transformation, and the emergence of a new generation of African professionals, who are equipped to compete and succeed globally.

Osideko described the mini MBA programme that will be launched next Saturday as a practical and transformative programme for professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders seeking a deeper understanding of business, leadership, finance, strategy, and innovation.

She said the programme offers more than a certificate, adding, “It offers real-world insights and practical tools for effective career and professional life, and also a gateway to business excellence, leadership mastery, and global relevance.”