POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT

Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management
Mode of Study: Online / Distance Learning
Start Date: 1st of Every Month Duration: 12 Months (2 Semesters) Tuition Fee: USD 800

📘 Overall Course Overview
This course is designed to develop effective, ethical, and innovative leaders across sectors, including humanitarian, public service, corporate, and non-profit organizations. Participants will be equipped to lead teams, manage organizational change, and drive performance in complex environments.

📚 Modules Breakdown

Module 1: Principles of Leadership and Management
• Definitions and scope of leadership and management
• Leadership vs. management: key distinctions
• Classical and modern leadership theories
• Roles and responsibilities of effective leaders
• Personal leadership styles and development

Module 2: Leadership Ethics and Integrity
• Ethical leadership in public and private sectors
• Decision-making frameworks
• Building trust and transparency
• Anti-corruption and accountability measures
• Case studies in ethical failure and success

Module 3: Strategic Leadership for Results
• Vision, mission, and strategic objectives
• SWOT and PESTLE analysis
• Planning tools for strategic decision-making
• Risk analysis and mitigation

• Leadership and long-term impact

Module 4: Team Building and High-Performance Teams
• Stages of team development
• Leading diverse and inclusive teams
• Conflict resolution within teams
• Role delegation and empowerment
• Sustaining high team morale and productivity

Module 5: Organizational Behavior and Change Management
• Understanding organizational culture
• Change management theories (Lewin, Kotter)
• Communicating and leading change
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Change leadership in humanitarian contexts

Module 6: Communication and Conflict Resolution
• Principles of effective communication
• Barriers to communication in leadership
• Negotiation and mediation techniques
• Conflict management strategies
• Enhancing team communication

Module 7: Financial Management for Non-Finance Leaders
• Basics of budgeting and financial planning
• Interpreting financial statements
• Resource mobilization and donor reporting
• Cost control and financial accountability
• Leadership in financial decision-making

Module 8: Leading in Humanitarian and Emergency Contexts
• Crisis leadership principles
• Disaster risk reduction and preparedness
• Leadership under pressure
• Coordination with humanitarian actors
• Community-based leadership approaches

Module 9: Innovation and Problem Solving in Leadership
• Creative thinking in leadership
• Problem-solving models and tools

• Building a culture of continuous improvement
• Adaptive leadership in dynamic contexts

Module 10: Governance and Accountability in Leadership
• Governance principles and frameworks
• Corporate vs public sector governance
• Role of leadership in good governance
• Participatory governance and citizen engagement
• Monitoring leadership effectiveness

🧾 Entry Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
• OR an equivalent qualification with relevant work experience

📑 Assessment Criteria
• 9 Assignments / Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) – 60%
• 1 Final Research Paper – 30%
• 1 Final Examination – 10%

💻 Mode of Delivery
• Fully Online or Distance Learning
• Flexible and learner-centered approach
• Designed to fit the schedules of working professionals

💰 Course Fee
• USD 800
• Flexible installment plans available on request

📝 Application Procedure
1. Request and complete the application form
2. Email your form to: info@humanitarianstudies.org
3. Reach out on WhatsApp: +254 782 755 754 for assistance