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Who We Are

We are continuing education specialists who are committed to helping adult learners to become more functional citizens and professionals in our contemporary digital culture.

“Common Course” connotes a set of training and practicing subjects that demand proficiency of the broad swath of our population today.

Among these subjects and practice areas are ICT, Primary Health, Public Economics, Contemporary Mathematics, Strategic Communication, Leadership, and Project Management.

What We Do

We provide specialized training to improve human capacity in diverse fields according to clients’ needs.

We facilitate Strategic Fundraising and Capital Campaign (SFCC) programming.

We design and implement Mixed Methods Action Research projects to address organizational problems and societal challenges.

What Makes Us Special

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Our Goal and Purpose

We are driven by our goal and purpose: To use knowledge to address the myriad problems of individuals, institutions, organizations, and the wider society.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide practical and valuable training and solutions that will make people more functional and successful in their roles at work and in society.
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Our Vision

Our vision is for everyone to be optimally versed in the subjects and practical knowledge necessary for meeting their individual and organizational roles in society.

We are guided by our core values of:

Our Board Members

Senator Tim Mathern
Patrick Kirby
Do Good Better Fundraising
Shannon Chiasson
Louisiana
John Sherman
Indianapolis.
John Klocke
Riley Boise

Our Leadership and Board
The Team Leaders from our Mixed Methods Research Group

Prof. Rotimi Olatunji  Advertising

Rotimi Williams Olatunji is a Professor of Public Relations and advertising and the immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria.

He is a Fellow, of the American Academy of Marketing Science (FAMS),  a Senior Member, of the Africa Public Relations Association (APRA);  Read more>>

Prof. Chinedu Ihuoma Mba Management

Chinedu Ihuoma Mba is a full-time communications professor at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada where she has also excelled as both a program coordinator and a student academic advisor.

With extensive experience in higher education administration, Chinedu has over the years successfully overseen various cross-cultural and global initiatives..... Read more >>

Prof. Emmanuel Samu Dandaura Public Relations

Emmanuel Samu Dandaura is a renowned expert in communication and cultural studies. He was a founding faculty member at the University of Abuja (1990) and Nasarawa State University (2009).

His academic contributions include 105 publications in national and international journals, books, and monographs....Read more

Dr. Chinelo Ude-Akpeh Women Studies

Chinelo E. Ude-Akpeh is a Senior Lecturer at the NTA Television College, Jos (a degree awarding institution affiliated to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria) in North- central Nigeria.

She is the Head, Department of Research and General Studies; Managing Editor, NTA TVC Journal of Communication; Senior lecturer (Pro bono) UNIZIK Business School, Anambra State...Read more >>

Prof. Sandra Ladi Adamu  Radio/TV

Ladi Sandra Adamu is a Professor of Broadcasting, in the Department of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria. She started the ABU FM 101.1 Campus Station and was the Coordinator of the studio project for ten years.

Prof Ladi belongs to several professional bodies including ACCE Nigeria and Nigeria Community Radio Coalition...Read more >>

Lauratu Umar Abdulsalam

Dr. Lauratu Umar Abdulsalaam Radio/TV

Lauratu Umar Abdulsalam, Ph.D., is a specialist in communication and media development, boasting over 15 years of expertise in both corporate and development communication.

Her research interests primarily revolve around journalism, with a particular emphasis on reporting in contexts of  violent conflict,..Read more >> 

Professor Nuhu Diraso Gapsiso

Prof. Nuhu Gapsiso  Journalism

Professor Nuhu Diraso Gapsiso is a distinguished scholar in Journalism and New Media. He currently leads the Newspaper Research team.

Previously, he served as the Head of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Maiduguri. Recently, he became the Coordinator for the Communication, Media, and Peace Programme... ..Read more >>

Some of Our Partners

Members of our network of experienced academics and practicing professionals are associated with the following organizations and institutions