Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development KISWCD Courses

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development, KISWCD, is a private institution registered with the Ministry of Education and accredited by TVETA to offer certificate and diploma courses in areas like social work and community development, ICT, business management, health and nutrition, and disaster management.

KISWCD boasts drawing students from major NGOs, government departments, and the private sector.

The institution is affiliated to a number of international organizations and associations and is an examination Centre for major exam bodies which include KNEC, ICM UK, CDAAC, NITA, ABMA.

Diploma courses at KISWCD take 3 years while certificate courses take a period of 1 year to one and a half years to complete. Some diplomas take even a shorter time.

KISWCD is located at the Southern House, 2nd Floor, Off – Moi Avenue Opposite Meridian Hotel.

KISWCD Professional Counselling Courses

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development offers professional diploma and certificate in counseling courses open to Community development workers, Welfare officers, Project managers, and fresh students.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are KCSE D or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent for certificate in counselling courses.

Diploma in Counselling requires minimum qualifications of KCSE C- or equivalent, or a certificate in Community Development, Social Development, Social Work, Community Health, Counselling and Psychology.

Here is a list of counselling courses offered at KISWCD:

Certificate in Counselling
Certificate in Psychology
Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addictions
Diploma in Disaster Management and Trauma Counselling
Diploma in HIV Testing and Counselling in Community and Clinical Settings
Diploma in Learning Institutions Guidance and Counselling
Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy Option
Diploma in Special Needs and Disability Option
Diploma in Spiritual Counselling
Diploma in Child Adolescent Counselling Option

KISWCD Diploma in Information Technology

This course requires a minimum qualification of KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent.

The course is divided into 3 modules, each complete in its nature;

Module I will enable the trainee to become a computer operator with skills and knowledge in Operating Systems, Computer Application Packages, and Information Systems.
Module II enables the trainee to become a Computer Programmer and System analyst with skills and knowledge in Entrepreneurship Education and relevant Mathematics.
Module III is designed to produce a Systems Administrator with skills and knowledge to administer various Computer Networks and management of Human Resources.

For Diploma in information communication technology, KNEC option, you will require a minimum of KCSE C or its equivalent.

Social Work and Community Development Courses

Certificate courses in this category take one and a half years while diplomas take up to 3 years to complete.

Certificate in Social Development
Certificate in Community Development

Certificate in Social Work and Welfare
Certificate in Criminology
Certificate in Community Development (KNEC/ABMA UK)
Diploma in Social Work and Welfare (KNEC)
Diploma in Gender and Women Empowerment (2 1/2 years)
Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Diploma in Criminology
Diploma in Poverty, Relief and Sustainable Development

KISWCD Business Management Courses

Certificate courses require at least D+ in KCSE or KCE Div. 3 and at least D in English and Mathematics. Diploma courses require you to have passed a relevant craft certificate or a minimum qualification of KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or equivalent.

Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Leadership Studies
Certificate in Project Planning and Management
Certificate in Logistics and Supplies Management
Diploma in Business Management/Administration
Diploma in Disaster Mitigation and Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Leadership Studies
Diploma in Logistics and Supplies Management – KNEC
Diploma in Management of CBOs and NGOs
Diploma in Project Planning and Management

Community Health Courses

Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics (KNEC) takes two and a half years to complete, while other certificate courses in this category take a year to finish.

Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics (KNEC)
Certificate in Community Health
Certificate in HIV/AIDS
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (2 years)
Diploma in Community Health and Development (1 and 1/2 years)

KISWCD Online Professional Training Courses

These are short term courses geared towards enabling people to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity in their workplace. Here is a list of KISWCD online professional short courses:

Leadership and Management Short Courses

Effective Leadership Skills Development
Trainers of Trainers /Facilitators skills
Effective Management of Schools and Colleges
Office Administration and Management Skills
Strategic Planning and Management Skills
Fleet / Transport Management
Effective Coaching And Mentorship Skills
Transformative Leadership And Management Skills

Development Short Courses

Disaster Preparedness and Management Skills
Social Research Skills

Peace, Conflict Management and Reconciliation Skills
First Aids Training and Emergency Management
Community Resource Mobilization and Management
Gender Mainstreaming for Development
Community Nutrition Assessment Skills
Community Capacity Building Skills
Social Advocacy and Lobbying skills
Social Entrepreneurship Skills
Participatory Development Methods
Water Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) Management
Skills

NGOs/CBOs Management

Effective NGOs/CBOs Management Skills
Life Skills Training
Child Care and Protection Skills
Financial Management for NGOs/CBOs/FBOs

HIV/AIDS and Counselling Short Courses

Trauma and Crisis Counseling
Behavior Change and Communication in HIV/AIDS
Counseling Skills Development
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care, Counseling and Support
Drug and Substance Abuse, Prevention and Rehabilitation
Combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Prevention and Response

Project Planning and Management Short Courses

Project Management Skills
Proposal Development, Writing and Presentation Skills
Participatory Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects
Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Project Risk Management Skills
Effective Report Writing and Presentation Skills

Business Management Short Courses

Business Startup Skills
Customer Care and Communication Skills
Business Skills and Development of Micro Enterprises
Social Mobilization and Marketing Strategies
Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
Professional Public Relations skills
Strategic Planning and Management Skills
Logistics and Procurement Management Skills
Book Keeping for Non-Accountants Skills

Human Resource Management Short Courses

Occupational Health and Safety Training Skills
Strategic Human Resource Management Skills
Performance Contracting Management Skills
Social Impact Assessment Skills
Stress Management at the Work Place Skills

How to Register for Online Professional Training Courses

Select a course to study from the list given
Register by filling the PROFESSIONAL TRAINING APPLICATION FORM
Make your payment of Kshs. 10,000 or 100 USD through MPESA Paybill No: 902601
Account number is: Your Full Names.

You can also pay the fee through the Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Account Name: Kenya Institute of Social Work

Branch: Moi Avenue

Account No. 01120039917702

Ensure you have sent the transaction receipt/Reference number for recording and receipting purposes.

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Once your payment has been received; KISWCD shall send you the following;

Payment receipt
Reading materials
Course Assignments

Once you complete your assignments, you will then forward the same to the Course Coordinator for Assessment and Recommendation. A certificate will be issued to you immediately.