Community Development Program Offered at Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

This is a one and half year course, whose objective is to equip Social Development work trainees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes and experiences that, will enable them to participate effectively in implementation of National social development policies. The following units will be covered in Semester I & II respectively.

• Minimum qualifications are KCSE D plain or KCE Div. 2

Course open to Beginners, Community development workers, Welfare officers and Fresh students.

SEMESTER I

• English Language
• Communication Skills
• Information Communication Technology
• Introduction to Community Development
• Management of Community Concerns
• Social Research Methods
• Community Health Education
• Project Development and Management

SEMESTER II

• Community Leadership
• Community Based Organizations (CBO)
• Law in Community Development
• Advocacy and Lobbying
• Management and Administration
• Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
• Project (Not Teachable In Class; Supervisory Unit)
• Field Practicum/Report

The Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a  centre of excellence in social work and community development offering diploma and certificate courses. Empowerment of the community through training and management is the basic foundation of the Institute.

KISWCD was started in ... read more