School 3 · JITC Academic School

School of Social Work & Community Development

Make a measurable difference in communities. These programmes are ideal for NGO workers, government officers, and community volunteers seeking formal, nationally recognised credentials.

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1 Certificates
1 Diplomas
5 Skills Courses
Monthly Intake
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Why Social Work?

Make a measurable difference in communities. These programmes are ideal for NGO workers, government officers, and community volunteers seeking formal, nationally recognised credentials.

7 Programmes Certificates, diplomas & skills
CDACC Accredited Nationally recognised credentials
NITA Skills assessed Market-ready short courses
Monthly Intake Start when capacity allows
Certificate 4 terms · CDACC · foundation skills
Diploma Level 6 6 terms · AI proficiency · 1 free short course
Career outcome Employable credentials recognised across Kenya

What you gain

Mandatory field attachment Mandatory field attachment
NGO & government curriculum alignment NGO & government curriculum alignment
CDACC national certification CDACC national certification
Community project design & evaluation Community project design & evaluation
Pathway to Diploma in… Pathway to Diploma in Social Work

Career paths

Social Work Assistant Case Worker Community Outreach Officer Field Officer Programme Aide Youth Worker
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Key study areas

Social Work Principles & Ethics
Case Management Fundamentals
Community Mobilisation
Child Protection & Rights
Project Planning & M&E
Gender & Social Inclusion
Report Writing & Documentation
Field Attachment / Internship

One school, three pathways. Certificate (CDACC, 4 terms), Diploma Level 6 (CDACC, 6 terms), and NITA skills courses — all under School of Social Work & Community Development with monthly intake subject to capacity.

Certificate Programmes

CDACC-accredited 4-term certificates. Tuition billed per term.

Programme Duration Fees per term (KSh) Entry Actions
Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
Community mobilisation, case work, child protection and project skills for NGOs and government.
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4 Terms D− View programme Apply
Examining Body: CDACC Intake: Monthly Tuition: per term (KSh)
Key study areas
Social Work Principles & Ethics
Case Management Fundamentals
Community Mobilisation
Child Protection & Rights
Project Planning & M&E
Gender & Social Inclusion
Report Writing & Documentation
Field Attachment / Internship

Why Social Work?

Make a measurable difference in communities. These programmes are ideal for NGO workers, government officers, and community volunteers seeking formal, nationally recognised credentials.

1 Programmes
CDACC Accredited
Monthly Intake
L6 Diploma pathway
Mandatory field attachment Mandatory field attachment
NGO & government curriculum alignment NGO & government curriculum alignment
CDACC national certification CDACC national certification
Community project design & evaluation Community project design & evaluation
Pathway to Diploma in… Pathway to Diploma in Social Work

Career paths

Social Work Assistant Case Worker Community Outreach Officer Field Officer Programme Aide Youth Worker
Programmes in this school
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Diploma Programmes

CDACC Level 6 diplomas over 6 terms. Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course.

Examining Body: CDACC All fees: per term (KSh) Includes: AI Proficiency + 1 free short course
Key study areas
Social Work Practice
Community Development
Child Protection
Project M&E
Policy & Law
Field Attachment

Skills Based Courses

Market-demanded NITA skills courses with a single fee for the full duration.

Course Duration Fee (KSh) Entry Actions
Child Protection & Case Management
Safeguarding, case documentation and multi-agency child protection practice.
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Community Empowerment
Livelihoods, groups and resilience-building for sustainable community outcomes.
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Community Mobilization
Engage communities, build participation and drive local action for programmes.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Track programme results and prove impact for donors and government partners.
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Project Planning & Management
Plan, budget and deliver community projects on time and within scope.
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Examining Body: NITA

Ready to join Social Work?

Monthly intake across certificate, diploma and skills programmes. Apply today or speak with admissions.

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