Professional Certificate Programme

Professional Certificate in Political Campaign Management

Learn the nitty-gritty of how to help political candidates win elections.

Duration:

3 months

Course Start Date:

January 25th, 2025

Learning Mode:

Physical or Online
Political Campaign Managers deal with the planning, control and co-ordination of Political Campaigns to ensure that campaigns are of high standards to meet the needs of the voters, and to make their candidates, party or position win electoral and social competitions. They know how to use limited resources to create and coordinate effective and efficient campaigns.

Overview

The Professional Certificate in Political Campaign Management is a hands-on, innovative and dynamic programme that focuses on the Strategic elements of Political Communication, Research and Intelligence Management, Campaign Strategies and Fundraising; we shall also be exploring essential elements of Logistics, Security and Protocol, Law and Compliance, Partnership, Negotiations and Representations.

Graduates from the course will leave CIAPS with a very clear understanding of the essential features of developing and promoting campaigns and candidates in new sectors and locations.

Learning Outcome

By completing the Professional Certificate in Political Campaign Management course, students will develop the skills to effectively manage political campaigns, from strategic planning to execution. They will learn how to design comprehensive campaign strategies, handle logistics, and ensure compliance with legal and social regulations. Additionally, students will gain expertise in research and intelligence management, allowing them to make data-driven decisions that optimize campaign performance.

The course will also equip students with essential communication and crisis management skills, preparing them to handle unexpected challenges and maintain a campaign’s momentum. With practical knowledge of finance management, ITC integration, and partnership negotiations, learners will be able to navigate the complexities of campaign operations while fostering productive relationships and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Political Campaign Management
  • Strategic Planning in Political Campaigns
  • Essential Elements of the Operation Process
  • Research and Intelligence Management
  • Legal and Social Compliance
  • Logistics, Security and Protocols
  • Communication
  • ITC for Campaign Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Finance Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Partnership and Negotiations

Where you can work

This course has been designed with the clear objective of training passionate, dedicated professionals who will be capable of covering leading roles in Political and Social Projects and Organisations. Depending on their experience and interests, graduates will leave the programme with the required competency and confidence to work in a variety of campaigns and organisations as:

  • Campaign Managers
  • Head of Campaign Research and Intelligence Unit
  • Logistics and Protocol Manager
  • Head of Communications
  • Campaign Planner / Scheduler
  • Quality and Compliance Controller
  • Liaison Officer
  • Mobilisation Coordinator

Attendance and Duration

This 16-week hands-on, innovative and dynamic programme focuses on the strategic elements of political campaign management. Graduates from the course will leave CIAPS with a very clear understanding of the essential features of developing, managing and promoting political campaigns in new sectors and locations. During the programme, each student will experience different areas of campaign management roles and projects.
Registration Fee
100
Tuition Fee
1200
Flexible Payment Method
  • You can register now and pay your Tuition fees later
  • 30% Down Payment for tuition fee (spread the balance over the duration of the course)
  • Installment payment plans are available for tuition fee.
Cost
  • Registration Fee:
    100
  • Tuition fee:
    1200

Includes tuition, learning material, and ancillary facilities.

Applicable Discounts

Save up to 50% on your Tuition Fee.

If you qualify for all discounts, you can pay as little as

600
for your Tuition. This does not apply to the Registration fee.

  • Early bird Discount (15% of tuition fee): Complete 50% of the tuition fee before course start date to be eligible for this discount.
  • Referral Discount (15% of tuition fee): If a former CIAPS student referred you to CIAPS, you can include his/her CIAPS student number as the discount code in the registration form to be eligible for this discount.
  • Unemployment Discount (20% of tuition fee): This discount is available to applicants who are unemployed.

You can claim any or all of these discounts in the Registration Form when applying for the course.

The CIAPS Advantage

Learn from the best

Our faculty are top professionals in the field.

Flexible study times

You can choose to have your classes on weekdays (Monday to Friday) or weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

Develop practical skills

During the programme, you will experience different areas of this field's roles and projects that help you build skills.

Career support

We have a team of competent and passionate professionals available to assist you with career guidance, CV preparations and registrations with international professional bodies.

Enabling learning environment and friendly staff

Learn and grow in a comfortable learning environment with great welfare services.

Earn an international certificate

CIAPS is an internationally recognised professional graduate school. Earning our certificate makes you competitive locally and globally.

Applicants for this course should have a first degree or equivalent (Bachelors, HND). Having a good grade is a major advantage. Applicants without such qualifications may apply, but their applications will be subject to a more complex process and they will be required to demonstrate their ability to successfully follow the programme.

In all cases, applicants will be tested by CIAPS through written assessments and verbal interviews. Applicants will be deemed successful only if they are judged to possess a good mix of:

  • Imagination and creative thinking
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
  • Resilience and stability
  • Integrity and respect for others

*Applicants are highly advised to have access to a laptop or equivalent

Through PPP sessions, students develop projects as part of their learnings hence developing workplace skills.

What our students have to say

Highly Instructive

My experience while undergoing my programme at CIAPS was highly instructive. The facilitators were timely, responsive, and professional. I have recommended CIAPS to a good number of my friends already.
Oshadami O. Moses, CIAPS Graduate
Oshadami O. Moses

Ready to become a Professional Political Campaign Manager?

Open chat
Chat with us on WhatsApp
Hello, I'm Victoria. How can I help you?
Professional Certificate in Political Campaign Management https://ciaps.org/programmes/professional-certificate-in-political-campaign-management