Social Work & Community Development Essential Skills Training Courses

Under the Social Work Department, Uwezo College offers Essential Skills Training Courses designed to equip learners with practical, community-based competencies for supporting individuals, families, and vulnerable groups. These courses focus on building foundational helping skills that can be applied in real-life social, community, and institutional settings. The training emphasizes key areas such as communication, basic counseling support, community engagement, child care, and social support practices. These courses are ideal for individuals interested in community service, working with NGOs, assisting in social programmes, or gaining essential life and interpersonal skills within a short period. Courses offered under this category may include: Introduction to Social Work Practice Basic Counseling and Helping Skills Community Development and Mobilization Child Care and Protection Basics Family Support and Case Handling Skills Substance Abuse Awareness and Support Gender and Social Inclusion Awareness Communication and Interpersonal Skills The delivery is practical and learner-centered, enabling trainees to develop competencies in interacting with clients, understanding community needs, offering basic support, and responding appropriately to social challenges. Emphasis is placed on ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism in all areas of practice. Upon successful completion, trainees are issued with an official Uwezo College transcript outlining the specific social work skills acquired. No certificate is awarded for these courses. By enrolling in Social Work Essential Skills Training Courses, learners acknowledge that these programmes do not lead to external certification. They further confirm their understanding that they will receive a transcript in place of a certificate and have been advised on the importance of enrolling in comprehensive, externally examined programmes offered by bodies such as KNEC, CDACC, NITA, ICM, and KASNEB for formal recognition and broader career advancement. These courses provide a solid foundation for community and social support roles while guiding learners toward more advanced, accredited training pathways in the social work field.