Description

Certification Name: Certified Rural Development Manager

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CRDM/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The objective of the Certified Rural Development Manager course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and manage development initiatives focused on improving social, economic, and environmental conditions in rural areas. The course covers rural economics, community engagement, project management, resource mobilization, policy frameworks, sustainable agriculture, infrastructure development, and monitoring and evaluation. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Rural Development: Concepts and principles of rural development, Rural socio-economic structures, Key challenges in rural areas, Role and responsibilities of a rural development manager, Stakeholder identification and engagement, Ethical and cultural considerations in rural development.

Module 2: Project Planning and Design for Rural Development: Needs assessment and baseline surveys, Setting objectives and goals, Designing rural development projects, Resource planning and budgeting, Risk analysis and mitigation strategies, Participatory planning methods.

Module 3: Implementation and Management: Organizing project teams and resources, Scheduling and time management, Coordination with government and NGOs, Monitoring project progress, Problem-solving and conflict management, Documentation and reporting.

Module 4: Community Mobilization and Capacity Building: Techniques for community engagement, Training and skills development, Building local leadership and governance, Promoting gender equality and inclusion, Communication strategies, Participatory monitoring and feedback mechanisms.

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment: Developing M&E frameworks, Data collection and analysis, Impact assessment methodologies, Reporting and dissemination of findings, Using evaluation for project improvement, Sustainability assessment.

Module 6: Sustainability and Policy Advocacy: Sustainability planning and resource mobilization, Strengthening local institutions, Environmental management and conservation, Policy analysis and advocacy, Scaling up successful projects, Continuous learning and adaptation.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

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🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

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