Certificate in Education for Development(CED)

Introduction

This programme aims to empower students to provide support for the decentralisation and democratisation process of governance in Namibia and to support capacity building initiatives of regional councils and local authorities through a tailor-made academic programme.

Objectives and Target Groups

• Provide support for the decentralisation and democratisation process in Namibia;
• Support capacity building initiatives of regional councils and local authorities through a tailor-made academic programme;
• Provide opportunities for school-leavers who have an interest in a career in regional and local government administration;
• Provide an academic programme that would be acceptable as a basic entry qualification for students interested in enrolling for a Diploma in Local Government Studies in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at UNAM. This is subject to students meeting the academic entry requirements of UNAM
• Provide a better chance to qualify as a Certified Municipal Professional(CMP) with the Namibian Association of Local Authority Offices (NALAQO) once obtaining this qualification

Course open for

Officials working in local and regional government offices and municipalities as well as members of the general public who have an interest in either taking up a career in local government administration or improving their qualifications in this field may apply for this programme.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate (20 points in six modules)
• E symbol in English
• OR
• Grade 10 certificate (25 points in six modules)
• E symbol in English
• 3 years relevant working experience

Assessment

• Two assignments per module.
• Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
• One 3-hour examination paper per subject (exam mark will contribute 50% towards the final mark).

Fee Structure

SEMESTER 1 Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year

SEMESTER 2 Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.

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Modules

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STUDY MODE

Distance

COURSE CODE

(CED)

DURATION

One Year

CONTACT DETAILS

Ailly Ndaoya
+264 613205281
Ndaoya@namcol.edu.na

BANKING DETAILS

Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:1141143121
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number