Social Work & Community Development Course in Nairobi

Social Work and Community Development prepares learners to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in addressing social needs and supporting sustainable development. The programme combines social-work practice, community mobilisation, counselling, advocacy, project management, social policy and research. It suits learners interested in community organisations, public service, humanitarian programmes and social enterprise. Graduates develop communication, ethical practice, leadership and programme-support skills needed to work respectfully with diverse communities.

• Social work theory and practice
• Community development and mobilisation
• Sociology and social policy
• Counselling and human development
• Advocacy, lobbying and legal aspects
• Resource mobilisation and project management
• Gender and community leadership
• Statistics and research methods
• Disaster management and social rehabilitation

These areas describe the learning focus. Unit arrangement and assessment depend on your selected level and examining-body syllabus.

Diploma: commonly KCSE C- or an accepted certificate; Certificate: commonly KCSE D/D+ or an accepted artisan qualification. Confirm the requirements for the selected examining body and level.

Certificate: approximately 1 year; Diploma: approximately 2 years

Choose your preferred timetable with admissions. The brochure lists daytime, early morning, evening, weekend and online options where offered; practical sessions may require attendance in Nairobi.

• Community Development Assistant
• Social Work Assistant
• Community Mobiliser
• Project Assistant
• Programme Assistant
• Outreach Officer
• Progression: Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Counselling or related social sciences

Employment and progression depend on your results, experience and the requirements of the receiving institution or employer.

Certificate: KSh 14,500 per term; Diploma: KSh 15,500 per term

Figures are guidance from the supplied college materials. Confirm the exact programme, billing period and inclusions in writing. Examination fees are excluded from the general brochure tuition. Registration is KSh 1,500 and the student ID is KSh 300; confirm any materials, practical or external-body charges.

How do I choose the right starting point?

Share your qualifications and goals with admissions. For Social Work & Community Development, ask about the appropriate level, prerequisites and available tuition timetable.

Can I study while working?

Ask which morning, evening, weekend or online classes are currently available for your selected programme. Practical attendance and assessment arrangements should be confirmed separately.

What should I budget for?

Request tuition, registration, assessment and materials as separate items so you can compare the full cost of your study plan.

Submit the online application or contact admissions on 0757 522 112 / 0711 842 699. Bring your qualification documents, ID/passport or birth certificate and two passport photographs. Visit the 6th Floor, KTDA Farmers Building, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD.