Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
Level: Diploma
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty: School of Social Work & Community Development
Department: N/A
Branch:
Fees: 42,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
Modes: Onsite (In Class)
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Development partners fund results — not activity. This diploma trains professional social workers who can design projects, safeguard children, manage cases, and prove impact to donors and counties.
Why this diploma elevates your career
Field officers without diplomas hit a career ceiling. You master social work ethics, participatory methods, grant reporting, and leadership skills that NGOs and government social services require for officer and coordinator roles.
Level 6 social work diplomas are standard requirements for NGO contracts, county employment, and international development entry — significantly raising your employability and pay band.
Who should enroll
- Community development practitioners
- NGO programme and field staff
- County social service officers
- Certificate holders upgrading to diploma
Professional outcomes
- Lead community assessments and mobilisation processes
- Manage complex cases with ethical documentation
- Design, budget and monitor community projects
- Apply child protection and gender policies
- Complete field attachment and CDACC assessment
Entry Requirements
KCSE C−
Admission Requirements
A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
2 colored passports
A copy of national ID / passport
1 ream of papers
1 spring file
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Professional social work theory and ethics
- Community development planning
- Case management and interdisciplinary teams
- Child protection and policy frameworks
- Project management, M&E and reporting
- Extended field attachment and assessment