The Higher National Diploma (HND) program is a vocational training program in the cycle of higher education qualification that prepares trainees for the corporate world. For people who know exactly what industry or career they want to work in, completing an HND can offer a faster and more direct route into that job. HND trainees are people who learn through doing. HND courses are valued by companies and employers and are perfect for individuals who wish to have a more hands-on experience with their studies. HND level studies can help students progress faster in their careers, and are also valuable in preparing for further university courses.
A student who has completed the General Certificate of Education Advance Level (GCE A-levels) or its equivalence can embark on an HND. An HND usually takes anywhere between two years (full-time) and four years (part-time for workers). Within the Cameroon Higher Education system, an HND is the equivalence of the first two years of university.
