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School of Social Work & Community Development · CDACC · Level 6

Diploma in Social Work & Community Development

Development partners fund results — not activity. This diploma trains professional social workers who can design projects, safeguard children, manage cases, and prove impact to donors and counties.

6 Terms KSh 42,000 / term CDACC Entry: C−

Why this diploma elevates your career

Field officers without diplomas hit a career ceiling. You master social work ethics, participatory methods, grant reporting, and leadership skills that NGOs and government social services require for officer and coordinator roles.

Level 6 social work diplomas are standard requirements for NGO contracts, county employment, and international development entry — significantly raising your employability and pay band.

Builds on JITC certificate programmes where applicable — credit recognition may apply.

Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course of the student's choice.

Who should enrol

  • Community development practitioners
  • NGO programme and field staff
  • County social service officers
  • Certificate holders upgrading to diploma

Professional outcomes

  • Lead community assessments and mobilisation processes
  • Manage complex cases with ethical documentation
  • Design, budget and monitor community projects
  • Apply child protection and gender policies
  • Complete field attachment and CDACC assessment

Programme coverage

  1. 1 Professional social work theory and ethics
  2. 2 Community development planning
  3. 3 Case management and interdisciplinary teams
  4. 4 Child protection and policy frameworks
  5. 5 Project management, M&E and reporting
  6. 6 Extended field attachment and assessment

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Frequently asked questions

Is field attachment mandatory?

Yes. Extended supervised field attachment is required for completion and CDACC assessment.

Ready to advance with a CDACC Diploma (Level 6)?

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