Diploma in Community Development
The Diploma in Community Development equips students with **practical skills and theoretical knowledge to respond effectively to the social, economic, and cultural needs of communities**.
Graduates learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community projects, manage resources, mobilize stakeholders, and foster sustainable development initiatives.
This programme prepares students for a wide range of roles including **community development workers, city planners, historic preservationists, land use specialists, and social service coordinators**. Graduates gain a deep understanding of how social, political, and economic factors contribute to community growth and sustainability.
- 5 O' level passes including English Language
Graduates can pursue careers as **community development workers, city planners, historic preservationists, land use specialists, social service coordinators, and NGO officers**.
The program emphasizes **sustainable development, project management, community engagement, and resource mobilization**, providing skills that are in demand across government, private, and non-profit sectors.
Semester 1
- DCH101: Community Development Fundamentals
- DCH102: Gender and Sustainable Development
- DCH103: Communication and Report Writing
- DCH104: Approaches to Community Development
- DCH105: Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
Semester 2
- DCH201: Project Management Fundamentals
- DCH202: Resource Mobilization and Budgeting
- DCH203: HIV and AIDS
- DCH204: Community Engagement
- DCH205: Research in Social Sciences
Semester 3
- DCH301: Community Empowerment and Stewardship
- DCH302: Community Mobilization
- DCH303: Conflict Management in Societies
- DCH304: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- DCH305: Research Project
- Flexible installment plans
- EcoCash, Bank Transfer, Cash
- Sponsorships accepted
Applications processed within 24–48 hours
Start your career in community development and make a tangible impact on society today.