Description
Starting date: 20 October 2026.
Conceptual issues relating to gender thread through all aspects of society, including the sciences (popularly assumed to be free from biases) and technologies (commonly considered to be gender neutral). The aim of this course is to examine the mutual shaping of gender and science, technology and innovation in the national systems of innovation in Africa. It will explore how gender gets “imprinted” in new scientific knowledge and new technologies and how women and men encounter the products of science and technology.
- Module 1: Understanding gender concepts
- Module 2: Gender mainstreaming
- Module 3: Gender & science, tech & innovation
- Module 4: Strengthening women advancement
- Module 5: Case studies in managing gender issues
Course duration: Eight weeks including induction and assessments
Course format: Online self-study supplemented by facilitated online sessions and course assessments.
Professionalisation: This online course provides 20 CE training points with the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC). CE training points allocated (aligned with the Professional Competency Framework (PCF) may be used towards professional recognition through the IPRC with successful completion of all six courses culminating in the issuance of a Certificate of Proficiency from the IPRC.
