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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness)
Major Subject
Disaster Management & Preparedness
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness)

Course Objective: This course is geared towards equiping trainees with knowledge, relevant skills and appropriate attitude for effective planning and mitigation of emergencies / disasters.

Course Entry Requirements: KCSE D+/Div iii or relevant certificate

Intakes: January/April /July/October

Course Study Duration: 1 year full time; 18 months for distance and E-learning

CORE UNITS

Disaster Preparedness, Response, Mitigation & Development
Communication and coordination
Development Economics
Entrepreneurship Education
Socio-Economic Poverty Analysis and Millenium Development Goals
Introduction to Counseling Psychology
Organisational Development and Strategic Planning
Project Planning and Management
Principles and Practice of Management
Social Research Methods
Gender and Development
Project Paper

ELECTIVE UNITS

Team Building for a Dynamic Development Organization
HIV/AIDS & other pandemics
Human Rights Advocacy and Lobbying
Computer Applications

Universities Offering Diploma in Disaster Management and Preparedness(Disaster Management & Preparedness)

Course: Diploma in Environmental Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management

Course requirements
(i) Minimum grade of C- at KCSE level with a minimum of at least C- in Geography, History,
Business Studies,

(ii) A levels subsidiary with at least a subsidiary pass,

(iii) Any other certificate awarded by the institution recognized by University of Eldoret.

Mode of study
Full time

Venue
Town campus

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