This 3-day virtual course will provide a deep dive into development communication concepts, planning, and implementation. Complemented by self-paced courses on LEAP Africa’s LMS, participants will conclude the course by completing a capstone assignment to earn their certification. The training aims to strengthen participants’ capacities in key areas, including strategic communication, media tools, community engagement, advocacy, and M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation).
September 9th - 12th, 2025
English
Issued upon completion of the capstone project
3 Days (Live Virtual Sessions) + Capstone
N100,000 (Early Bird: N70,000)
Zoom (Two sessions per day, self-paced LMS courses included)
September 16th, 2025
Development communication is a powerful tool for fostering social change and promoting sustainable development. The Essentials of Development Communication Course is a 3-day, 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, communication officer, 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
This course is designed for professionals across the development spectrum who are looking to strengthen their communication skills.
Communication professionals in NGOs, international development organizations, and government agencies.
Journalists and media professionals with an interest in development issues and storytelling.
Programme managers and team leaders responsible for development project execution and communication strategies.
Media and public relations officers managing communication for development-focused organizations.
Advocacy and policy specialists focused on influencing policy through communication campaigns.
Early-career professionals or students interested in development communication.
Social entrepreneurs and innovators working on community-based projects requiring strategic communication.
The Essentials of Development Communication course is designed to be immersive, hands-on, and deeply practical. Participants can expect
Gain in-depth knowledge of development communication principles, from strategy development to stakeholder engagement.
Engage with peers and industry experts through group discussions, case studies, and workshops.
Learn how to craft messages, plan media strategies, and implement community mobilization techniques.
Apply your learning by developing a real-world strategic communication plan for a development issue of your choice.
Earn a certificate upon completion of the course and submission of the capstone assignment.
Understand the key concepts, theories, and principles of development communication.
Design effective communication campaigns that address real-world issues.
Leverage both traditional and digital media to create impactful messages.
Learn how to foster participation and trust through inclusive communication strategies.
Influence public policy and build support for development causes through media relations and advocacy.
Measure the impact of your communication efforts with practical M&E tools.
Participate in interactive sessions led by industry experts
Develop a strategic communication plan for a real-world development issue.
Access additional learning materials at your own convenience
Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the capstone assignment.
Connect with other development professionals from across Africa and beyond.
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.
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.
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