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Diploma in Education for Development
Namibian College of Open Learning · Windhoek (HQ) — Distance Learning
About this programme
A three-year NQF Level 6 diploma that develops senior practitioners in adult education and community development. Articulates from the NAMCOL Certificate in Education for Development (CED) and provides a pathway into bachelor-level study in education or community work.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 22 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Institution | Namibian College of Open Learning |
| Faculty / school | Tertiary |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Distance Learning (HQ Windhoek + 9 regional offices) |
| Minimum points | 22 |
| 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
Senior Adult Education Officer Community Development Manager NGO Programme Manager Adult Education Curriculum Developer Literacy Programme Manager District Education Officer (Non-Formal) Trainer of Trainers Vocational Training Centre Coordinator Adult Education Policy Officer Education for Sustainable Development Facilitator
Source
Published by https://namcol.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Prospectus-2026-1.pdf.
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