Course description
Key Features:
Duration:
- Certificate Level: 6 months to 1 year
- Diploma Level: 1 to 2 years
Certification Levels:
- Certificate in Public Administration
- Diploma in Public Administration
Curriculum Structure:
- Core Units:
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Government Structures and Operations
- Principles of Public Policy
- Ethics and Accountability in Public Service
- Public Financial Management
- Administrative Law and Procedures
- Human Resource Management in Public Institutions
- Public Relations and Communication
- Local Government and Decentralization
- Specialized Units (for advanced levels):
- Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Administration
- Strategic Management for Public Institutions
- Research Methods in Public Administration
- International Relations and Public Diplomacy
- Disaster Management and Emergency Response
- Practical Training:
- Case studies on governance and policy implementation
- Hands-on training in administrative and record-keeping systems
- Internship or attachment in government offices, NGOs, or public institutions
- Core Units:
Assessment:
- Competency-based evaluations through projects, case studies, role-playing scenarios, and exams.
- Continuous assessment focusing on real-world public administration challenges
What will i learn?
- Learning Outcomes: Understand the structure and functioning of government and public institutions. Implement public policies and programs effectively. Manage public finances and resources with accountability and transparency. Apply ethical principles and uphold integrity in public service. Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills in administrative roles. Foster effective communication and public relations in governance. Develop strategic plans and manage organizational change in public institutions.
Requirements
- Entry Requirements: Certificate Level: KCSE D plain or equivalent. Diploma Level: KCSE C- (minus) or a relevant certificate in public administration or related fields.
Dorine Otieno
Lectures
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Skill level
Intermediate
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