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Certificate Course in Rural Development Management - Online 3 months

We Need You for India's Progress

World Bank estimate based on UN Population Division prospects was updated in 2022 and found India's rural population value to be 64%. With the Rural Development budget of India being Rs. 1.60 lakh crores for 2023-2024, there is a dire need for professionals in the field of Rural Development Management. Considering this need, ICECD's Certificate course in Rural Development Management (CRDM) has been meticulously designed with an exclusive coverage of theory, research and practical training that create experts with unbridled optimism. This course enables students to become acquainted with planning, implementing and monitoring rural development initiatives in Government, NGO and Corporates under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

ICECD, in its pursuit for excellence, focuses on three areas: Personal Values, Social Responsibility, and Academic Distinction. The curriculum leaves no stone unturned in including these in the most effective manner and preparing students to face the challenges in days to come. The Institute has been successful in empowering students to successfully meet the challenges that the nation at large, and various states in particular, are facing today.

Students from Gujarat, Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, etc., along with international students from Nigeria and Ethiopia, constitute the group who have successfully completed the courses and are doing exceedingly well in their respective careers.



Rural Development Management Course Objective:

Managing rural development is not a new activity. What is perhaps new is treating the management processes for rural development as a field for systematic research and development to create a DIFFERENCE. The course aims to create and strengthen the skills and competencies in managing the rural development programs.:

  • Develop a cadre of sensitized professionals for institutions (NGOs/GOs/Banks/etc.) skilled in assessing needs, conceptualizing, implementing, and managing rural development to achieve economic, social, and political empowerment.
  • Understand gender issues and develop gender-sensitive policies, plans, and programs.
  • Understand the developmental needs of the rural people, for social and economic empowerment.
  • Sensitize students towards the need for development of rural areas and execute effective interventions for socio-economic development of the poor/rural/deprived people.

The Course Coverage:

The Rural Development Management Course is structured to provide basic focus on conceptual understanding of rural and gender development for immediate practical applications. The course would enable students to become well acquainted with planning, implementing, and monitoring developmental initiatives. The course would cover the main subjects

  • Integrated Rural Development
  • Micro - Macro Economics
  • Social Development Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Environment Management
  • Development Management


The Learning Outcomes :

ICECD stands as the only institute in India to offer this course with a gender perspective in development, with a uniquely designed curriculum and structure. At the end of the course, students will be fully equipped with:

  • Ability to assess needs of the rural community for strategic inputs for capacity building.
  • Skills and knowledge to formulate plans and implement initiatives to improve the quality of life and standard of living.
  • Knowledge to define future Rural/Urban Development Management strategies.
  • A learning mindset leading to continuous knowledge acquisition.
  • Career guidance and support for placement in institutions.
  • Knowledge and linkage to initiate rural development activities.
  • Ability to manage projects under corporate governance and CSR, or government ventures as well as NGOs.

WHO CAN JOIN :

  • Any person already working or interested in working as a Development Resource Person, Trainer, Facilitator, or Decision Maker with NGOs, Government Departments, or the CSR department of Corporate.
  • Any person working as or wanting to work as a professional in the field of development sector (socio-economic environment).
  • Developmental organisations (GOs, NGOs, or Corporate Sector) may sponsor their candidates to take this course.


Faculty:

The faculty have vast experience in the development field with high academic credentials and national and international exposure. The distinctive research and development project experience offered by the faculty ensures a rich learning experience for the participants.

Eligibility and Admissions:

The candidate must have a valid Graduate or Postgraduate degree awarded by any university in India.Students appearing in the final year of their degree examination at the time of application may also apply.Candidates may apply online through the institute's website or visit the ICECD campus.

Certificate:

Digital Certification will be issued by ICECD.

Important Dates:

Last date for application :  25th Jun, 2025
Commencement date :  25th July, 2025
Total Hours :  50 hrs.


Eligibility :

The candidate must have a valid Graduate/Postgraduate degree awarded by any university in India. Students appearing in the final year degree examination at the time of application may also apply. Candidates may apply online from the institute's website or visit the ICECD campus.

Course Duration & Details :

12 Weeks (3 Months)
Total Digital Session: 30 hrs
Every week 2-3 hrs of study content (videos) willbe shared by email.
Every Friday 5 pm IST: Interactive session with Senior Faculty.


For Further Information and Admission contact 9909928058:

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