Diploma in Community Development
In Association With Great Zimbabwe University
Why Study Community Development?
community development equips you with the skills to empower communities, foster sustainable growth, and tackle social issues like poverty, inequality, and injustice. It prepares you to work with diverse populations, connecting local, national, and international stakeholders to implement positive, community-led change.
Fees
$580 per semester
Entry Qualifications
5 'O' levels incuding English
Mode of Study
Day, Evening, Online, Weekend
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
Career Opportunities
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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.
JUNE 2026 INTAKE NOW OPEN!
To Register: visit our campuses in Harare or Bulawayo to apply in person. – Apply online anytime. The application fee is $10. For walk-in applications, bring certified copies of your ID, birth certificate, academic certificates. – For online applications, upload scanned copies of your original documents. Once your application is approved, register and pay your tuition fee within 7 days and upload proof of payment on the registration.Â