Postgraduate Certificate in
Gender & Transformative Leadership
September 2024 – May, 2025
Leadership is gender-blind. Individuals must understand gender dynamics in public leadership.
Title: Postgraduate Certificate in Gender & Transformative Leadership
CODE: GTL
Duration: 9 months.
Application fee: N10, 000/USD 15
Tuition Fee: N185, 000/USD 185
Duration: 9 Months
One-off: N195k/$200
Two Installments: 1st N120k/$120, 2nd N85k /$90
Who should apply?
Individuals working in private enterprises; Government Ministries; NGOs & media, and others interested in expanding their knowledge in gender and leadership.
Introduction
Human rights struggles defined the 20th century. The delivery of equal rights for women and men in the public space will define the 21st century. In all spheres of society, leadership appears to have a certain image: the male image. Perhaps that explains why in his book Leadership is Male (1988), David Pawson posits that “Patriarchal society is a reflection of divine fatherhood”. However, Joan Martin (1996) in her book Is Leadership Male? interrogates Pawson’s assertion. With the growing convergence of leadership and gender in global development discourses, it has become imperative that we bridge knowledge and expand our understanding of this important area of development.
Program Goal
The Goal of the Gender & Transformative Leadership Course is to build a critical mass of informed professionals in the field of gender and transformative leadership in Africa.
Objectives
- To reinforce the convergence of leadership and gender as key development concepts.
- To explore cultural, political, and economic barriers to gender equity and women’s advancement in politics and public life.
- To equip participants with knowledge and understanding of leadership and gender dynamics necessary to function as advocates of gender equity in the public space
- To strengthen the leadership competence of participants
Program Structure
UNESCO develops the GTL curriculum in consultation with the National Universities Commission (NUC). It is designed to run in modules. It is designed to help participants understand gender dynamics in the public space and strengthen their leadership competencies to effectively promote gender-balanced leadership everywhere they find themselves in public leadership.
Assessment Criteria
Different techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills acquired by the participants during the course. These will include self-assessment tests, pre-tests, post-tests, and levels of engagement in the entire course. The Course will be assessed based on the following three key components:
- Theoretical Coursework – Candidates are required to attend physical/online classes as the case might be.
- Concepts Study/Paper Presentation – Candidates are required to conduct an in-depth study of a chosen topic, and make a presentation on it for assessment.
- Social Impact Project – The Class is expected to organize and implement a social impact project that demonstrates their commitment to social responsibility.
Sample Courses
Concepts in Gender
Introduction to Gender Analysis
Gender Mainstreaming
Gender Programming
Personal Leadership Competencies
Concepts & Theories of Leadership
Understanding Transformational Leadership
Communication Skills for Effective Leadership
Organizational Team Leadership
Political Skills for Effective Leadership
Understanding Social Entrepreneurship
Starting Social Change through Social Entrepreneurship
Good Governance and Ethical Leadership
Understanding The Policy Processes
Eliminating Gender-based Violence and Enhancing Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights
Mentoring, Coaching, Peer and Inter-Generational Support
Seminar Paper
Program Delivery
The Program will be delivered online and onsite.
Registration
To begin the process, complete the application form. We shall revert to you later.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Certification
Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Gender & Transformative Leadership from Fled International Leadership Institute, Abuja – Nigeria.
For more information, please contact
The Director of Programs
Faculty of Education & Development Studies
FLED International Leadership Institute
Plot MF 57 Cadastral Zone, Karu Site, Abuja
Tel/WhatsApp: +234-708 015 7176
Email: info@flededu.org