Build Communications Skills that Drive Social Change

Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and tools to drive impactful communication strategies for sustainable development.

Date

July (1st stream) and October (2nd stream)

Duration

1 week Live Virtual Sessions + 3 weeks Self paced

Platform

Zoom and LMS

Language

English

Fee

N120,000 (Early Bird: N100,000 till June 5th)

Certification

Issued upon completion of the course

Introduction to the course

Development communication is a powerful tool for fostering social change and promoting sustainable development. The Essentials of Development Communication Course is an intensive virtual training designed to give you a strong foundation in using communication as a tool for social impact. Whether you are a development practitioner, communications professional, or someone interested in leveraging the power of strategic communication to address global challenges, this course offers the essentials you need to succeed.

Learn to create communication strategies that foster social change, engage communities, and mobilise stakeholders to achieve development goals. With a capstone project and certification at the end, this training provides both theoretical knowledge and practical application in the development communication field.

Foundations of Development Communication

Understand the key concepts, theories, and principles of development communication.

Strategic Communication Planning

Design effective communication campaigns that address real-world issues.

Media and Communication Tools and Storytelling for Impact

Leverage both traditional and digital media to create impactful messages.

Digital Marketing

Learn effective digital marketing strategies to drive desired outcomes

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Mobilization

Learn how to foster participation and trust through inclusive communication strategies

Advocacy and Policy Communication

Influence public policy and build support for development causes through media relations and advocacy

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Measure the impact of your communication efforts with practical M&E tools

What you will learn

What you will learn

Foundations of Development Communication

Understand the key concepts, theories, and principles of development communication.

Strategic Communication Planning

Design effective communication campaigns that address real-world issues.

Media and Communication Tools and Storytelling for Impact

Leverage both traditional and digital media to create impactful messages.

Digital Marketing

Learn effective digital marketing strategies to drive desired outcomes

Community Engagement and Stakeholder Mobilization

Learn how to foster participation and trust through inclusive communication strategies

Advocacy and Policy Communication

Influence public policy and build support for development causes through media relations and advocacy

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Measure the impact of your communication efforts with practical M&E tools

Training Features

Live Virtual Classes

Participate in interactive sessions led by industry experts

Hands-on Capstone Assignment

Develop a strategic communication plan for a real-world development issue.

Self-Paced LMS Courses

Access additional learning materials at your own convenience

Certification

Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the capstone assignment.

Peer Networking

Connect with other development professionals from across Africa and beyond.

FAQs

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes, the course covers essential concepts and is suitable for both beginners and professionals.

You will be required to develop a strategic communication plan addressing a real-world development issue.

The live sessions will be held via Zoom, and the self-paced courses will be accessible through our LMS.

This course is designed for development professionals, communication specialists, and individuals looking to leverage communication for social impact.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, participants who complete the capstone assignment will receive a certificate of completion.

Participants will develop a strategic communication plan addressing a real-world development issue.

The self-paced courses will be available on the LEAP Africa LMS platform.

Who should attend this course?

This course is designed for professionals across the development spectrum who are looking to strengthen their communication skills.

What can you expect?

The Essentials of Development Communication course is designed to be immersive, hands-on, and deeply practical. Participants can expect