Diploma in Project Management
Level: Diploma
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty: School of Business Studies
Department: N/A
Branch: Project Management
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
Failed projects waste budgets and reputations. Whether in construction, ICT, health, or community programmes, trained project managers deliver on scope, time, and cost — with transparent reporting.
Why this diploma elevates your career
Donors and boards demand Gantt charts, risk registers, and milestone evidence. This diploma teaches professional project methodology adapted to Kenyan NGOs, counties, and businesses — so you become the person leadership trusts to deliver.
Project management diplomas are essential for NGO programme officers, construction coordinators, and IT project support — a foundation for PMP-style credentials and higher pay.
Who should enroll
- Project assistants and programme aides
- Engineers and technicians coordinating works
- NGO implementation staff
- Entrepreneurs delivering client projects
Professional outcomes
- Develop comprehensive project plans and baselines
- Manage schedules, resources and procurement
- Monitor risks, issues and stakeholder communication
- Report progress using M&E frameworks
- Meet CDACC Level 6 project competencies
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
- Project initiation and business cases
- Scope, schedule and cost management
- Quality, procurement and contract basics
- Risk, communication and stakeholder management
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Live project capstone