Gender and Development Course

Build Practical Gender Expertise for Development Impact

The Gender and Development Certificate Course is a capacity-building programme of the PIC Institute (at the Policy Innovation Centre) designed to build participants’ capacity on gender and its multifaceted applications to development.

The course equips professionals with the technical skills and practical approaches needed to challenge inequality, address social disparities, and integrate gender perspectives across development sectors.

The programme combines evidence-based learning with real-world application to support more inclusive and effective development outcomes.

Who Should Attend

Development Practitioners

Professionals working across health, education, agriculture, governance, and social development.

Policy & Programme Officers

Project leads, analysts, and officers responsible for integrating gender into initiatives.

Inclusion & Gender Specialists

Individuals working on women’s empowerment, inclusion, intersectionality, and diversity.

Course Schedule

Month	Course Name	Module Summary	Date	Duration
April 2026	Gender and Development Course	* Concepts and Principles of Gender Mainstreaming * Frameworks and Tools of Gender Analysis * Gender Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning * Gender and Social Policy: Gender-Responsive Governance * Gender and intersectionality, inclusion and diversity	April 13th-April 17th 2026	5 Days
May 2026	Gender Responsive Budgeting and Taxation Planning	* Introduction to Gender and Public Finance * Gender-Responsive Budgeting * Designing Inclusive Fiscal Systems * Case Studies in Gender and Taxation	May 13th 2026	1 Day
October 2026	Gender and Development Course	* Concepts and Principles of Gender Mainstreaming * Frameworks and Tools of Gender Analysis * Gender Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning * Gender and Social Policy: Gender-Responsive Governance * Gender and intersectionality, inclusion and diversity	Oct. 12th – Oct. 16th, 2026	5 Days
November 2026	Designing Gender Responsive policy, advocacy and communication strategies	* Key Communication Principles & Theories * Strategic Communication and Advocacy for Gender Equity.	November 11th 2026	1 Day

Our Gender for Development Courses

These are some of the structured capacity-building programmes we offer.

₦ 650,000 per participant

Gender and Development Course

The Gender and Development Course is a flagship capacity-building program under the PIC Gender System Strengthening Pillar aimed to build the capacity of participants on gender and it's multifaceted application to development.

₦ 200,000 per participant

Gender Responsive Budgeting and Taxation Planning

A tailored program aimed at integrating gender perspectives into business and economic development strategies.

₦ 200,000 per participant

Designing Gender Responsive policy, advocacy and communication strategies

Specialized courses examining gender-responsiveness in thematic areas like communication, policy, and advocacy.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, participants will gain practical skills in: Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming Integrating gender into public policy and development programmes Applying gender frameworks across sectors Designing gender-responsive and inclusive interventions

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What participants are saying...

It was an exciting period. The collaborative spirit among my fellow colleagues who attended the program, the quality of the facilitators, and the energy in the room all added to a very positive experience.

TOYIN BASHIRU

Partner, Banwo & Ighodalo

I recently attended the Gender and Development Course training… I cannot quantify in words how relevant it is to my job, the key learnings, as well as the great network of gender specialists in the room.

HANSATU ADEGBITE,

Executive Director, Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ)

We learnt so much about the different forms of power, you know, how it comes to play when you’re dealing with issues that has to do with gender. It was
amazing.

CHIOMA MOMAH

Head of Policy and Public Affairs Guinness Nigeria

Really excellent faculty! So much learning, so much impact and technical upskilling. It’s been really exciting. The team here at the PIC have really been excellent in ensuring that participants are looked after. The environment, in terms of learning, has been really conducive. It’s been such an honour to be hosted at the Centre.