Are you currently working and need to improve your academic credentials?
Would you like to get a college Diploma or certificate while you work? Do you need a flexible learning schedule to accommodate work and home responsibilities?
Can you work well at your own pace and still meet deadlines?
Are you self motivated?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions then Distance Learning at RIDS is just the right solution for advancing your career.
RIDS Distance Learning courses offers flexibility you need and the credibility needed by employers. University and college student in other programs, busy professionals, individuals at home with family responsibilities, and people with challenging schedules get a chance of enhance their education and careers through Distance Learning.
RIDS Distance Learning offers courses by paper mail and electronic correspondence via internet. Students communicate to their tutors via email, phone, paper mail and dynamic online modules.
Distance learning students have an option of joining on campus students during field visits, volunteer and student fun activities.
All courses cover the same content as traditional, on-campus classes. Select any course below for more information:
DIPLOMA In Community Development
DIPLOMA In Social Work
CERTIFICATE IN Social Work
CERTIFICATE in Proposal Writing and Fundraising
CERTIFICATE in Guidance and Counselling
CERTIFICATE in Communication and Report Writing
CERTIFICATE in Information Technology
Participatory Community Development And Leadership Skills (Pacodels)
Management Of Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
Project Management Organisational Assessment and Strategic Planning (POA-SP)
Communication Skills for Team Building (COST-B)
Training Of Facilitators (TOF)
Gender Poverty And HIV/AIDS Management Of Micro-Savings And Credit Schemes (MS-CS)
Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation (PME)
Proposal Writing and Fundraising
Computer Basics
Web Design
e-Commerce


These programmes are designed to develop skills necessary for supporting community initiatives for sustainable development. The courses are practical and interactive and includes many case studies and group exercise. They are designed to ensure participants understand well the practical and technical tools used in Community Development and Project Management.
To receive more information or to apply for specific course(s) of your interest, click on the admissions link to apply online. Fill in the form and submit with your contacts.
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