PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6 – COURSE OVERVIEW

Offered at SCAAD College (Sanuk College of Arts and Design)

The Project Management Level 6 qualification equips learners with the essential competencies required to lead, organize, and deliver successful projects across various sectors. This modular curriculum is aligned with CBET guidelines, KNQA standards, and the TVET Act, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet both industry expectations and community development needs.

At this level, trainees gain hands-on mastery in the full cycle of project management—starting from inception and planning to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and final closure. The course blends traditional project management principles with modern participatory methods, giving learners a balanced approach rooted in practical experience and community engagement.

At SCAAD College, students benefit from an environment that emphasizes professional discipline, structured learning, and current industry practices. Learners are trained to conduct needs assessments, design realistic work plans, manage resources, and measure project impact using proven and emerging methodologies. This approach prepares graduates to confidently manage projects in NGOs, government institutions, private organizations, and community-based programs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
    OR

  • Certificate in Project Management Level 5 (or related field)
    OR

  • Equivalent qualification recognized by KNQA or relevant regulatory body

  • KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent

KNEC MODULES

MODULE I UNITS

    English Language
Communication Skills
Life Skills
Information Communication Technology
Entrepreneurship
Fundamentals Of Project Management
Financial Accounting
Resource Mobilization
Project Financing

MODULE II UNITS

Cost Accounting
Project Quality Management
Project Procurement And Management
Quantitative Methods I
    Project Monitoring & Evaluation.
    Quantitative Methods Ii
Project Management Information Systems
Business Plan

MODULE III UNITS

  Operations Management
    Fundamentals Of Strategic Management
   Risk Management In Project
   Legal Issues In Project Management
  Principles And Practices Of Management
  Research Methods
   Trade Project (Total Supervisory Unit)
 Practicum

Course Overview:

MODULE 1

  1.     Business communication
  2. Work Ethics & Practices
  3. Project Inception
  4. Financial Accounting

Module 2

  1.     Digital literacy
  2. Project shareholders
  3. Entrepreneurship skills
  4. Procurement of Goods, works & sercice

Module 3

  1.  Business Plan
        Social Research Methods
       Project (Not Teachable In Class)
         Field Practicum & Report
  2. Principles of Commercial Laws
  3. management Skills
  4. Project Environmental Management
  5. Business Mathematics & Statistics

Module IV

  • Economic Principles
  • Research Project
  • Project Planning & Design
  • Project Implementation

Module V

  • Project Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Project Audit & Review
  • Project Closure

WHY STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT AT SCAAD COLLEGE?

  • Hands-on training using real project scenarios and case studies

  • Modern CBET-driven approach aligned with national and industry standards

  • Trainers licensed by TVETA with real field experience

  • Balanced training combining traditional project management values and modern digital tools

  • Strong community focus, preparing learners for NGO, CBO, and public-sector work

  • Supportive learning environment with small classes and personalized guidance

A Foundation for Higher Growth

This qualification also allows graduates to progress to:

  • Diploma in Project Management Level 6

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, M&E, Business Management

  • Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and others.

Career Opportunities in Project Management Level 6

Graduates of this qualification step confidently into a wide range of professional roles across government, NGOs, private firms, and community development organizations. With strong training in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, learners are well prepared to serve in fields that require discipline, leadership, and organized execution.

Here are the key career paths:

1. Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager

Oversee the full project cycle — from inception to completion — ensuring goals are met on time and within budget.

2. Project Coordinator

Support day-to-day project activities, supervise field work, and maintain stakeholder communication.

3. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Design tools, collect data, track progress, and assess project performance.

4. Community Development Officer

Work with communities to identify needs, develop interventions, and strengthen social programs.

5. Program Officer / Program Assistant

Work with NGOs and government agencies to run community, health, education, or humanitarian programs.

6. Project Planning and Design Assistant

Prepare work plans, budgets, logical frameworks, and proposal drafts.

7. Project Administrator / Project Records Manager

Manage project documentation, reporting, and compliance.

8. Resource Mobilization Assistant

Support fundraising, proposal writing, budgeting, and partnership engagements.

9. Field Supervisor / Field Operations Assistant

Coordinate field teams, supervise activities, and ensure project standards are upheld.

10. Procurement & Logistics Assistant

Handle supplies, materials, and logistics for smooth project-running.

11. Community Liaison Officer

Ensure strong relationships between the project team, communities, and partners.

12. Risk & Compliance Support Officer

Help ensure projects meet organizational, donor, and regulatory requirements.

Courses & Programmes

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DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN 6 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 5 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
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