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Certificate in Education for Development
Namibian College of Open Learning · Windhoek (HQ) — Distance Learning
About this programme
A one-year NQF Level 5 certificate equipping practitioners in adult-education and community-development settings — government ministries, NGOs, and the private sector. Builds skills in adult-learning theory, community development, and project management. Articulates into the NAMCOL Diploma in Education for Development.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 20 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | Certificate |
| Institution | Namibian College of Open Learning |
| Faculty / school | Tertiary |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Location | Distance Learning (HQ Windhoek + 9 regional offices) |
| Minimum points | 20 |
| Accreditation | NCHE Accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF Government Funding Available (100% subsidy for NQF 5-8 programmes; subject to means-test thresholds and faculty quota) |
Careers this programme leads to
Adult Education Practitioner Community Development Worker Literacy Programme Facilitator NGO Programme Officer Adult Learning Coordinator Skills Training Officer Outreach Education Coordinator Adult Basic Education Tutor Project Field Officer Community Capacity-Building Officer
Source
Published by https://namcol.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prospectus-2026-1.pdf.
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