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Diploma In Leadership & Governance

Diploma In Leadership & Governance (DLG) is a 1-year diploma course in School of Development Studies, studied online, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 129,000.

Overview

Diploma in Leadership and Governance

Course overview

Diploma in Leadership and Governance is an accredited online course offered at Finstock Evarsity College. This program takes a duration of 12 months and is examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE.A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the program.

Diploma in Leadership and Governance is crucial for any management role. Whether you have a large team or just got your first hire, leadership training can help you be the best possible leader.

A strong foundation of leadership and Governance will help you effectively direct your team towards success. This is a key part of reaching your goals.

Diploma in Leadership and Governance is a specialized program designed to help you learn new leadership techniques and refine old skills to run your team, including assertive communication, motivation methods, and coaching.

The Diploma in Leadership and Governance is also designed to develop public affairs professionals who understand the increasingly complex issues shaping local and national policies, and who have the analytical and managerial skills to apply their knowledge to real world situations.

Minimum Entry Requirement.

Grade C-

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Who should undertake this course?

Diploma in Leadership and Governance is ideal for anyone in a supervisory role, from people who have just stepped up to a new position to more experienced managers who want to keep on top of their game.

Program objectives

  • Explain the different needs of diverse members of society.
  • Discuss concepts and skills for effective participation in leadership and governance.
  • Develop awareness on the importance of women's participation in leadership and governance.
  • Develop advocacy skills and competencies for promotion of women's participation in leadership and governance in Africa.

Expected Course Outcome

After undertaking the diploma, the learners will be able to:

  • Learn who managers are and about the nature of their work.
  • Know why you should care about leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategy.
  • Know the dimensions of the planning-organizing-leading-controlling (PO-L-C) framework.
  • Learn how economic performance feeds social and environmental performance.
  • Understand what performance means at the individual and group levels.
  • Create your survivor's guide to learning and developing principles of management.
  • Determine what mission and vision mean for you.
  • Develop some guidelines for developing your mission and vision.

Career opportunities

  • Human Resource Professional.
  • Project Manager.
  • Strategic Planner.
  • Organizational Development Specialist.
  • Sales Representative.
  • Public Relations Specialist.
  • Organizational Trainer.
  • Management Consultant.

Reasons for pursuing this course

  • You will be able to manage people efficiently and how to inspire them for the productive work.
  • You will learn how to be a leader and how to transfer tasks to other workers
  • It allows you to start a career in government.
  • You will have the option of whether to work in the public or private sector.

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What you will study

SEMESTER 1

Module I

  • Leadership Development
  • County Governance
  • County Fiscal Policy
  • Leadership Development
  • Management Development
  • Strategic Management
  • Applied Politics

SEMESTER 2

Module II

 

  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Advocacy & lobbying
  • Gender Development
  • Democracy & Citizenship
  • Political Campaigning
  • Governance & Sustainance Development

SEMESTER 3

Module III

  • Opinion polling and Political Surveys
  • Political Action Committees
  • Resources Mobilization & Decion Making
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Leadership Strategy
  • Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

 

1st year, 1st trimester

  1. DLG001 Leadership Development
  2. DLG002 County Governance
  3. DLG003 County Fiscal Policy
  4. DLG004 Management Development
  5. DLG005 Strategic Management
  6. DLG006 Applied Politics

1st year, 2nd trimester

  1. DLG201 Ethics & Integrity
  2. DLG202 Advocacy & Lobbying
  3. DLG203 Gender Development
  4. DLG204 Democracy & Citizenship
  5. DLG205 Political Campaigning
  6. DLG206 Governance & Sustainance Development

1st year, 3rd trimester

  1. DLG301 Opinion Polling And Political Surveys
  2. DLG302 Political Action Committees
  3. DLG303 Resources Mobilization & Decision Making
  4. DLG304 Corporate Leadership
  5. DLG305 Leadership Strategy
  6. DLG306 Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
AdministrationKES 5,000
Internal examsKES 15,000
TuitionKES 108,000
TotalKES 129,000

Paying in instalments

All fees are payable in a lump sum or in instalments. The course runs over 3 trimesters, and each trimester's fee can be paid in 3 instalments.

TrimesterTotal per trimester
Trimester 1KES 43,000 ($ 430)
Trimester 2KES 43,000 ($ 430)
Trimester 3KES 43,000 ($ 430)
TotalKES 129,000 ($ 1,290)

The trimester fee of KES 43,000 ($ 430) is payable in 3 instalments of KES 14,333.33 ($ 143.33).

Requirements

Entry requirements

C-

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Frequently asked questions

The Diploma In Leadership & Governance is a diploma programme building practical competence in ethical leadership, governance and organisational management.

The Diploma In Leadership & Governance suits school leavers, working adults and practitioners seeking practical skills in this field. It is suitable for beginners who meet the stated entry requirement.

The entry requirement for the Diploma In Leadership & Governance is KCSE mean grade C- or an equivalent qualification.

The Diploma In Leadership & Governance takes 12 months and is organised into 3 trimesters.

The total course fee for the Diploma In Leadership & Governance is KES 129,000. Flexible payment is available at KES 43,000 per trimester, with each trimester payable in three installments of KES 14,333.33.

Yes. The Diploma In Leadership & Governance is offered online. Online learners use electronic study modules, cloud-based content, self-tests, learner forums and tutor support.

The Diploma In Leadership & Governance covers leadership theory, governance, ethics, public policy, strategic management, communication, decision-making, accountability, conflict resolution, organisational behaviour and project work, building practical, analytical and workplace-ready skills.

Relevant opportunities after the Diploma In Leadership & Governance include team leader, governance officer, administrative officer, programme coordinator, community leader, compliance assistant and leadership consultant.

Yes. Learners may progress to a related degree in leadership and governance, public administration, management, political science or development studies, subject to admission requirements.

Choose the Diploma In Leadership & Governance at Finstock Evarsity College for flexible study, practical course content, tutor support, installment payments and college-issued completion certification.

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  • PHILEMON CHEPTIRIM CHESOMAT
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The content was not only relevant but also deeply engaging. The module on governance and policy frameworks stood out for me, as it was very applicable to my professional role. The tutors were knowledgeable and interactive, making sure that all queries were addressed in depth. The LMS was easy to use, and I never had any technical issues. I also appreciate the timely and helpful responses from the admin team, making the entire experience seamless.

  • JOSEPH WANI
    Sudan ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    The online Diploma in Leadership and Governance was a transformative learning experience. The content was comprehensive and highly relevant, covering key topics such as strategic leadership, governance frameworks, and ethical decision-making. The tutors demonstrated a masterful understanding of the subject matter, making complex concepts accessible. The learning management system (LMS) was user-friendly, allowing me to navigate the course materials effortlessly. I was also impressed with the high level of customer care provided by the administration team, always quick to respond to inquiries and provide support when needed.

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