The unique mix of socio-cultural studies and information science enhances a seamless flow of information, hence, making the world a better place to live in. We’ve got a variety of courses that will mould you into a flawless community development officer, social work officer and relevant training on the management of NGO’s, Community based organisations and County and National government offices through our E-learning platform by usage of advanced Information Communication and technology.
Certificate in Social work and community development (KNEC)
Course overview
This course is designed for those who want to launch their career in Social and Community Development. It equips the trainee with knowledge skills & attitudes that will enable him / her to carry out social development work. Successful candidates will be exempted from Module 1 in Diploma Studies if they choose to advance further
Course outline
Non modular
- Social Development Work Theory and Practice
- Essentials of Social Policy and Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Sociology
- Community Health
- Project Development and Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Sociology
- Community Health
- Project Development and Management
- History and Government of Kenya
- Social Research Project
- Human Growth and Development
- Kiswahili
- Communication Skills
- Administration and Management
- Introduction to Community Development
- Legal Aspects in Social Work
- ICT
- Development Economics
- Life Skills
Requirements
Course Duration: 12 months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: D and Above
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (KNEC)
Course Outline
Module I
- Social Work Theory and Practice
- Introduction to Community Development
- Development Economics
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Community Capacity Building and Empowerment
- Information Communication Technology
- Community Based Organizations
- Communication Skills
- Life skills
Module II
- Legal Aspects in Social Development Work
- Resource Mobilization and Fundraising
- Project Management
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
- Statistics
- Resource Management
Module III
- Disaster Management
- Social Psychology and Human Development
- Social Rehabilitation and Reintegration
- Social Policy and Administration
- Social Research Project
- Community Leadership
- Introduction to Counseling Psychology
- Transformation and Social Marketing
- Community Development Methodologies
- Management of Community Concerns
- Gender and Development
Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above
Certificate in Criminology (JP-UK)
Course outline
- Life skills
- Information communication technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication
- Forensic criminology
- Criminal law
- Law of evidence
- Computer/cyber forensics
- Criminal justice administration
- Sex crimes and crimes against children
Requirements
Course Duration: 9 months
Exam Body: JP-UK
Grade: D+ and Below
Diploma in Criminology (JP-UK)
Course Outline
- Life skills
- Information communication technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication
- Forensic criminology
- Criminal law
- Law of evidence
- Computer/cyber forensics
- Criminal justice administration
- Sex crimes and crimes against children
- Forensic accounting
- Psychology of criminal behavior
- Injury and death investigations
- Crime scene management
- Investigation of explosives and arson
- Investigating terrorism
Requirements
Course Duration: 18 months
Exam Body: JP-UK
Grade: C- and Above
Diploma in Counseling Psychology (KNEC)
Course Outline
Module I
- Counseling I
- Communication skills
- Information communication technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to psychology
- Lifespan development
- Personal development I
- Effective study skills
- Counseling skills and techniques
- Theories of counseling I
- Ethical and legal issues in counseling
- Contextual issues I
- Practicum I
- Life skills
Module II
- Counseling II
- Theories of counseling II
- Personal development II
- Group counseling
- Multicultural and gender issues in counseling
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Abnormal behavior and mental health counseling
- Contextual issues I
- Business plan
- Introduction to counseling research project
- Practicum II
Guidance and counseling in learning institution option
- Introduction to guidance and counseling
- Personal development III
- Practice of guidance and counseling in learning inst
- Mental health counseling and counseling in health settings
- Human sexuality
- Human development stages: guidance and counseling interrelated
- Contextual issues III
- Family counseling and effective parenting
- Establishing guidance and counseling institutions
- Disaster, conflict and stress management
- Practicum III
- Research project in guidance and counseling
Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above