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.