Post Graduate Diploma in Population and Development
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce an Post Graduate Diploma in Population and Development Course. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Population and Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between population dynamics and sustainable development. This program prepares students to understand, analyze, and address critical population issues, such as urbanization, migration, health, education, and environmental sustainability. Participants will gain essential skills to inform policy-making, implementation, and evaluation in various national and global contexts.
Course Objectives
- Analyze population trends and their implications for social, economic, and environmental development.
- Critically engage with demographic data and use it to inform policies and programs.
- Understand the interrelationships between population, health, and development.
- Evaluate policies and programs aimed at managing population issues and promoting sustainable development.
- Communicate effectively about population issues to diverse audiences, including policymakers, community organizations, and the general public.
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Introduction to Population Studies.
- 2. Demographic Methods.
- 3. Population and Health.
- 4. Population Policies and Programs.
- 5. Urbanization and Development.
- 6. Migration and Displacement.
- 7. Gender, Population, and Development.
- 8. Population, Environment, and Sustainability.
- 9. Population Projections and Modeling.
- 10. Population and Development in a Global Context.
- 11. Research Methods in Population Studies.
- 12. Capstone Project.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Common regulations governing Post-Graduate Diplomas shall be applicable. The following shall be eligible for admission
- Holders of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognizable University
- Holders of an equivalent qualification from any other recognizable Institution
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 12 Months (52 Weeks)
- - Candidates shall be expected to submit 10 Assignments (Continuous Assessment Tests) that account to 70% of their Final Grade, and a Project Paper at the tail end of the course which accounts to 30% of their Final Grade.
Cost of the Course:
USD 1 400
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org