PRIA International Academy of Lifelong Learning (PIALL) is set to offer the certificate courses in October again this year. The certificate courses will be offered for a period of six months and the course will commence from middle of April 2013 , last date of applying Open.

The Certificate Courses are:

• International Perspectives in Participatory Research (in joint certification with University of Victoria, Canada)
• International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (in joint certification with University of Victoria, Canada)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Understanding Gender in Society
• Participatory Training Methods
• Local Self Governance
• Social Accountability
• NGO Management (Basic)
• Urban Poverty

Mode of Delivery
PIALL certificate courses are offered in a distance learning mode and the medium of instruction is in English. The mode of delivery would be through an online mechanism where the course material would be uploaded online. A discussion forum would also be provided for interaction between the instructor and the learners.

Evaluation System
Evaluation will be based on written assignments in the form of reflection papers, quiz and project work/ project proposal or an essay.

Eligibility
The minimum required qualification is Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Description

International Perspectives in Participatory Research (Joint Certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA): This programme is a unique collaborative initiative of PRIA International Academy of Lifelong Learning (PIALL) in India and Continuing Studies, University of Victoria located in British Columbia, Canada.This programme is an introduction to the practice and theory of community-based participatory research from the global perspective. The emphasis is on participatory research, community action and community transformation. Examples are drawn from international case studies. Issues of partnership, degrees of participation, and guidelines for practice are featured along with innovative ways of creating and representing knowledge in a community-based context. Completion of this programme will enable learners to design and conduct participatory research projects in their own communities.

International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (Joint Certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA): This programme is a unique collaborative initiative of PRIA International Academy of Lifelong Learning (PIALL) in India and Continuing Studies, University of Victoria located in British Columbia, Canada.In the contemporary context the concept of participatory monitoring and evaluation(PME) has become an important means to enhance effectiveness and relevance of programmes,organisations and institutions in their pursuit of inclusive development , good governance and social change. This innovative course, one of its kind in a distance education mode, will consider a range of conceptual and practical issues faced by practitioners, adult educators,researchers,resource providers and policy makers in managing organisations and programmes in a participatory manner.The focus will be on participatory monitoring and evaluation.It will facilitate critical analysis of different debates and perspectives on the theme.

Occupational Health and Safety: This course isdesigned to provide learners with basic information, resources, discussion questions and interactive opportunities that motivate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety. The methodology and case studies used in the programme are on the one hand tested in the field set up and on the other enriched by PRIA's networking with experts and practitioners. The course is focused on capacity building and demystifying the concepts and practices of the issues related to occupational health and safety and in the long run aims at educating each one concerned about and interested in the subject, in the anticipation, recognition, measurement, prevention, control and remediation of workplace-related hazards and diseases.

Understanding Gender in Society: This course has been developed to strengthen understanding on the concept of gender and for developing strategies for incorporating gender into everyday situations of personal and professional lives. Backed by PRIA's vast experience in the field and its commitment towards ensuring an equitable gender just society, this programme attempts to take you through the different dimensions of gender in relation to the society we live in today.

Participatory Training Methods: The course on Participatory Training Methods will familiarize the learners with the ideology of Participatory Training, its significance in social change and the principles of Participatory Training. The course will also entail designing of the training programmes, various methodologies and evaluation of the training programmes. It will also describe the roles, responsibilities and key competencies of a trainer in details.

Local Self Governance: This course aims to strengthen understanding on the concepts and principles of decentralisation and the fundamentals underlying local self-governing institutions. PRIA’s experience of 30 years in the area of Governance indicates that strengthening the local self-governing institutions and empowering the people on local government is a responsible task. So here an attempt is made to establish and explain the need for local self-governance and decentralisation and the challenges faced by them.

Social Accountability: This course will enhance the learner’s theoretical understanding of the concept and practice of social accountability. It will build the knowledge on the appropriate tools within the government cycle. Backed by PRIA’s experience the course will also help strengthen the capacities in the application of the theoretical knowledge in specific contexts.

NGO Management (Basic): This course will provide the learners with a theoretical base on the development of NGOs. The curriculum is targeted towards the reader interested in bringing about desired changes in their existing structures and also for those who are in the processes of forming an NGO. It will spell out the different aspects involved in running an NGO and also define the facets of strategic planning, project management and the support system that is in place to help an NGO function properly.

Fee Structure
The course fee is Rs.7500/- for applicants in India or 300 US$ for applicants outside India. For applicants in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka the fee is INR 8500/-. All the payments are payable in one installment.

How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded directly from the website or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain the same. Filled in application form should be sent along with a self-attested copy of the graduation certificate to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Payment within India should be made by a Demand Draft drawn in favour of PRIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST, payable at New Delhi or

Bank Transfer:

Name of the Account Holder: PRIA EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Name of the Bank: Oriental Bank of Commerce
Address of the Bank: Near Batra Hospital , New Delhi - 110062
Account No. : 06292010029840
MICR : 110022048
IFSC Code: ORBC0100629