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A deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing African cities is essential for empowering the urban leaders of tomorrow. At the Africa Urban Lab, we provide a range of programs designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student.

Professional Diploma in Urban Development

Starting November 2024

Course Structure:

4 modules + 1 capstone

Duration:

Complete 4 modules (taught in 2 Blocks, each of which is 2 weeks) + 1 capstone for the full Professional Diploma.

In addition, participants will receive a Certificate for each module completed within the program.

Participants have up to three years to complete the 4 modules and submit a final Capstone Project (but may also opt to complete the full Diploma sooner).

Who Should Attend:

Early-career professionals with 2-4 years experience

Courses

November 2024

Block One 2 week intensive

Module 1: Urban Governance

Certificate in Urban Governance

Module 2: Urban Planning 

Certificate in Urban Planning

Capstone Project 

Placement in a real-world organization.


As part of the Capstone Project, participants will take part in short monthly workshops to ensure the core technical skills needed to complete the Capstone.


*Note: the Capstone Project is only taken by participants undertaking the full Diploma program.

April 2025

Block Two
2 week intensive

Module 3: Urban Finance

Certificate in Urban Finance

Module 4: Urban Economics

Certificate in Urban Economics

Lecturers

Urban Governance

Urban Planning

Urban Finance

Urban Economics

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