CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES. Developing Professionals for Enhanced Institutional Effectiveness and Performance

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1 CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES Developing Professionals for Enhanced Institutional Effectiveness and Performance

2 A New Bouquet of KIM Certification Courses For over 60 years, the Kenya Institute of Management has been the foremost management trainer in East African region. Today, we can proudly guarantee that almost every Kenyan organisation employees a KIM alumni not to mention the thousands that have ventured into entrepreneurship. We further delight in the fact that employers continue to prefer and employ KIM graduates. We are pleased with this great heritage and you too can be part of this pride. To further meet the growing needs of the market, KIM is delighted to announce its bouquet of certification courses that are now being offered across its 20 branches across the country. 1. Emergency Preparedness and Response Program 2. Certification in Automation of Records and Information 3. Certification in Environmental Impact Assessment 4. Certification in Quality Management 5. Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation 6. Certification in Supervisory Skills Development The content of the above courses has been well researched and peer reviewed by relevant local and international bodies Format of the courses The format of the courses entails facilitated sessions, study group discussions, individual assignments, and a final practical project assignment. Mode of study Option 1: Weekday evenings - 4 days per week. Option 2: Saturday only 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. 5% discount for KIM Diploma and Certification graduates Enrol today and start your journey towards greater professional advantage and growth.

3 Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Kenya has witnessed a number of disasters and emergencies in the recent past. From fires, floods, accidents, collapsed buildings, landslides, terror attacks to humanitarian crises as a result of prolonged droughts and floods. Serious gaps have been noted in how we have responded and even managed these situations - from late arrivals, insufficient number of people to handle the emergency, inadequate resources all the way to uncoordinated efforts which have resulted to prolonged time and effort to resolve the crises situation. In trying to address these gaps as well as build nationwide capacity for faster and more coordinated emergence and disaster response, the Kenya Institute of Management, a nationwide membership and capacity building institution in collaboration with Save the Children UK through its Humanitarian Leadership Academy have partnered to launch a program in Emergency Preparedness and Response. Course objective The course aims at equipping participants with knowledge and skills to plan and respond to emergencies in their contexts. This will meet current and future capacity needs in addressing both natural and human-made disasters. Learners will be equipped with practical skills on emergency preparedness and response hence they will be able to handle disasters when they strike. Intended audience This course will benefit people who are at the frontline of disaster response and management of humanitarian crises across the country. Corporates are also encouraged to build capacity in their teams to effectively take leadership within and outside their organizations should a disaster strike. Key people targeted include Health and Safety teams, Security Managers and coordinating teams, Branch Managers, Station Managers, School Heads, County Directors/Managers and Heads of Departments. Duration: Three (3) Months Investment: KES. 52,000 3

4 Certification in Automation of Records and Information Systems Automation of registries, libraries, and archives is the way to manage information in the 21st century. Majority of organizations and government ministries are computerizing their records management systems. Critical then is to ensure sufficient capacity for the staff dealing with the automation process hence this course. The course is taught in a computer lab setting with computers installed with the relevant Document Management Systems. Course Objectives The course will equip information services personnel in organizations with the requisite skills and knowledge to effectively automate and manage information using modern information technology methods and tools. The course will enable participants to apply the automation knowledge and skills gained in a real business setting. Organisations stand to benefit in terms of increased efficiencies, effective information flow, motivated staff who can now focus their productive time to serving customers as opposed to manually handling documents. Intended Audience The course is ideal for all Information services providers including Librarians and Archivers, registry staff, Administrators, Office Assistants, Secretaries and professionals concerned with Information Security, Records Management and Business Continuity. Minimum Entry Requirements A minimum certificate in any discipline from a recognized institution. Has worked or works in a Registry, Library, Archives, ICT or any other information centre for a minimum of 1 year. Duration: Sixty (60) hours Investment: KES. 52,000 4

5 Certification in Quality Management Certification in Environmental Impact Assessment There is a direct correlation between environmental sustainability and economic development. As a country takes off in economic growth which comes with a lot of infrastructure growth, housing, agriculture and manufacturing, a lot of caution must be invested in ensuring that the environmental impact is known. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. The course is certified by the National Environment Management Authority- Kenya (NEMA). To build capacity towards minimizing adverse impacts on the environment and reduces risks at all stages of a project- planning, design, construction, operation, monitoring and evaluation as well as decommissioning. Intended Audience People aspiring to have applied knowledge and skills in Environmental Impact Assessment Minimum Entry Requirements A minimum of Degree in any field plus 2 years of work experience Quality is the hallmark of organizational excellence and competitiveness. Total Quality Management (TQM) seeks to improve quality and performance with an aim of exceeding customer expectations. Every organization, be it service or product-oriented, desires to create systems and processes that ensure end to end quality outputs for sustained competitive advantage. This course is designed to develop competencies in creating quality frameworks that can assist organisations achieve an end to end TQM. Course objectives The course aims to assist learners: 1. Understand the fundamentals of TQM 2. Determine the place of the customer and the impact of quality on commercial performance and long-term business success of an organization 3. Apply best practices for the attainment of total quality. Leveraging on tools and techniques in quality management, participants will be able to build a company-wide lasting commitment to the process of continuous improvement. The case-based curriculum will present a holistic picture of industry wide quality concerns. Intended audience This course is ideal for working professionals in quality departments, operations, marketing, performance management, those in charge of ISO, audit teams, Risk Managers and all those interested in the organizational productivity agenda. Minimum Entry Requirements KIM Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of work experience OR 5 years work experience in production or service industry Duration: Three (3) Months Investment: KES. 62,000 Course Objectives The course is designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of EIA as operated locally and internationally. Duration: Three (3) Months Investment: KES. 44,500 5

6 Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a critical component in today s business landscape. The increased demand for accountability, performance management and creation of credible feedback mechanisms on projects creates the need for team leaders to develop competencies around designing, tracking and reporting on projects. The course is a three-month examinable program that aims at equipping managers with cutting-edge knowledge, skill and attitude requisite to designing, monitoring and evaluating impactful projects. Course Objective This course aims at equipping managers with applied results based M&E skills to enhance accountability, performance management and creating credible feedback mechanisms for project and business sustainability. The Learners will be fully equipped to effectively design, monitor and evaluate projects. The impact of this course on institutions include more impactful projects with high return on investment. Intended Audience People involved in designing, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating projects in private and public organizations. People who want to become specialists in the M&E field. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum of KIM diploma or its equivalent plus 3 years work experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating projects in public and private organizations Duration: Three (3) Months Investment : KES. 62,000 6

7 Certification in Supervisory Skills Development Supervisors manage, lead, discipline, guide people and the same time allocate resources to key result areas in an organization. It is therefore important that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable them manage resources effectively and efficiently for increased productivity as they earn credibility and respect from their teams. The course is designed to meet the above mentioned capacity needs of supervisors working in either the private or public sector. Course objectives The course seeks to assist learners: Set performance objectives, standards and targets Allocate resources efficiently Manage and supervise staff effectively Resolve work team conflicts Delegate work effectively Learning benefits Gain competencies to lead teams as an effective supervisor Ability to motivate staff for performance and create a higher-performing work culture. Be prepared for higher and broader responsibilities for job enrichment and career advancement. Gain skills in financial planning and controls as well as supply-chain management Understand budgeting and budgetary process Gain skills in leading change Intended participants Supervisors who are in-charge and accountable for sections and unit performance including Heads of Departments and team leaders. Duration 60 hours Investment: KES. 15,000 Upcoming Certificate and Diploma programs Certificate 1. Certificate in Archives and Records Management 2. Certificate in Office Management Diplomas 1. Diploma in Archives and Records Management 2. Diploma in Office Management 5

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