NIIT was founded with a singular focus: empower you to build a future-ready career.

At NIIT Port Harcourt, we believe technology education should be practical, industry-driven, and deeply human. Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application.

Through hands-on training, experienced instructors, and globally relevant curricula, we prepare students not just to get jobs — but to thrive in fast-evolving digital careers.

Welcome to learning with purpose.

Awards

Partnerships

Pranitha Patil

Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer

Left graduate school early to build NIIT. Formerly with enterprise technology consulting, she focuses on building scalable, people-first education systems.

“We built NIIT to jumpstart careers for people who deserve more. Education should change lives.”

Jonathan Swerdlin

Co-Founder and CEO

Serial tech entrepreneur with a focus on building future-ready talent pipelines and sustainable digital careers.

“We’re building NIIT for our families, our communities, and the future workforce.”

Mark Hyman

Academic Advisor

Industry veteran with decades of experience shaping technical education programs aligned with real-world demands.

“Education should empower people to own their future, not just earn certificates.”

Seth Weisfeld

Design & Curriculum Lead

Product and design leader with over 20 years of experience building learning systems that scale globally.

“Great education isn’t about content alone—it’s about experience, clarity, and outcomes.”

Mark Hyman, M.D.

Academic Director

Former Cleveland Clinic physician and education strategist shaping industry-aligned learning programs.

JoAnn E. Manson, M.D.

Curriculum Advisor

Expert in applied education systems, mentoring students toward real-world technical excellence.

Andrew Huberman

Senior Instructor

Toby Cosgrove

Technical Instructor

Daniel Sodickson

Systems Instructor

Azra Raza

Faculty Lead

Eddie Chang

Senior Lecturer

Luis A. Diaz

Program Advisor