Course Overview
The Diploma in Social Work & Community Development course is intended to equip the students with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to participate actively and take the lead in managing social development in society. The learners will be involved in mobilizing community members to come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.
According to UNESCO’s definition, developmental activities are conscious and scientific processes that involve five elements: population, social setup, environment, resources and technology, which when used proportionately and in a qualitative manner, ensure quality of life at the macro and micro levels. It is very important for a community development worker (CDW), to have a thorough understanding of all the developmental needs and activities of the community.
Course Content
- Social work theory and practice
- Introduction to community development
- Development Economics
- Communication skills
- Entrepreneurship education
- Community capacity building and Empowerment
- Resource mobilization and Fundraising
- Project management
- Advocacy and Lobbying
- HIV/AIDS and other Pandemics
- Disaster management
- Resource management
- Gender and Development
- Social Research project
Assignments
In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week and complete and submit three assignments.
DURATION: 6 Months
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
COURSE FEE: €1000
ORGANIZERS: GRI
LANGUAGE: English and French
FORMAT: Online Learning
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