ollah1:

hello friends, pls what is the best way to upgrade a HND certificate? pls don't forget to write your reasons for your answers and respective schools it can be done and the duration.

newslive:

PGD is the best option

Dejavu147:


My candid advice is that you use the HND Result to obtain a Direct Entry into the University,it will usually be a 3-4 years programme to finish with a Bsc, My reason being that, even if you go for PGD,MBA/Msc my friend when you want to apply for any Job they'll first ask for your first Degree before asking for Additional Qualifications,and those dudes will not give you a chance to explain that you've finished your PGD/MBA Or Msc they'll just ask you to leave!!!, So go for Direct entry first even a Part - time All Join, then continue with other qualifications and then Beg for God Favor.

Regards,

Dejavu

freakcin:

Depends on ur course of study. Uni-Port (Rivers state) offers conversion programme for Engineering disciplines only, I think it takes 3-4 yrs depending on ur grade (HND) & ur O' level English Language grade as well.

What is ur course of study?

freakcin:

Depends on what OP is interested in. Most coy/establishment requires a minimum of B.Sc/B.Eng for entry. Attaining a PGD lures one into a false sense of security that B.Sc is needless, like I said, it depends on what the OP wants.

enitan2002:

mumu, after spending like 6 years in the polytechnic u advising one to go for direct entry for additional 4 more years, are you damn sure your certified okay by a psychiatrist? Those that finished B.Sc are still roaming the street.

HND holder (@ OP), better find a job to do and add professional certifications to boost yourself. Better case, find a way to travel out of this forsaken country.

moshoodn:

must everyone works in a parastatal?

Demdem:

its true Uniport does this but makes sure u are loaded heavily (Money) because u are basically buying the degree IMO.

freakcin:

I didn't buy mine. Cost me much stress, 3 yrs+ & enough social life sacrifice. To each his/her own.

ollah1:

@all thanks so much for the advice,  I studied computer science
@davidfajum can i have your direct contact phone number or email address.
@dejavu and enitan2002 pls don't exchange words negative words against one another

freakcin:

Bros, nor waste ur time wth B.Eng/PGD. Computer Science is synonymous with entrepreneurship, again, my opinion.

My advise? Sharpen ur programme writing skills, arm ur-self with all the certifications you can find and let jobs come running after u. It might be a good idea to get urself attached to a coy while doing these, just to pay the bills and further ur skills acquisition.

Demdem:

Good for u and i am happy with for u about this. Its also good that u havent also denied the fact that some are bought. u are right, to each his/her own.

davidfajum:

Most guys has spoken well on this. My take is this for you to upgrade your HND you have 3 option

1. Take direct Entry to any Nigeria University and start either from 200 Level or 300 Level depend on your course and the school
2. Travel abroad after gaing admission from here and go and complete your top Up degree
3. Do online courses and within a year you have your BSC or BTech pending on your area of specialization.

I can talk more on the 3rd one because i have done it and still doing it.

you can apply to - http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.html and within a year you are through with your Btech because you will be exempted in many courses since you have HND. for me i was advised to do Industrial Project and was given a Btech in Electrical-Telecommunication option.
if you are interested in this, this is how to go about it.
1. Apply on the portal
2. pay the application fee of 100 rands via a visa card equivalent to 15 dollars or so
3.Apply to SAQA for result verification ( you will need to send all your result,OND,HND and ssce and if your SSCE is from 2000 and above you will need to add WAEC scratch card for verification) The cost associated to that is around 70dollars or so wire transfer -http://www.saqa.org.za/
4. send The Certificate from SAQA and other document to UNiSA via online
5. Once Admitted you will be given all need and an account opened for you and you pay for the exams ( Note that exams is usually done in SA embassy in Lagos and Abuja
6. The fee is very cheap less than 150k for my own case i paid less than 100k.
and within a year you get your Result after successful completion of the required subject max 8.


Part B.
you can also do an online via : http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/subjects/computer_science_and_it/online_learning.cfm
and you shall do 4 courses in all( 3 academics and one Project) with each course billed at 250 pounds and the total course will be amounting to 1000 Pounds.

So bros, choose which you deem fit you. But know fully well that Nigeria is tilting away from Academics but Performance. I will advice any one that i am opportune to talk to to be self reliance and be a force to reckon with in any place or field you find yourself stead of believing on Degree or what so call.
my friends has completed this and has finished their Msc also from same University-

lond07:

Well researched and on point.
I took the Option2 and the studies lasted for about 15months.
However, I am wary about online courses. You have to be sure it is acceptable/recognised in your intended country of residence before investing the time and money into it

lond07:

Well researched and on point.
I took the Option2 and the studies lasted for about 15months.
However, I am wary about online courses. You have to be sure it is acceptable/recognised in your intended country of residence before investing the time and money into it

human_hair:

Very informative.Most dudes wont share this.Are you saying online degrees are not recog. in some countries?

lond07:

Well, it is recognised in the UK. But I am NOT SURE if it is in Nigeria. It is only a wise course of wisdom to BE SURE of whatever you want to do.