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CDeL’s Diplomas at NQF Level 6 offer flexible, accredited qualifications designed for professionals and learners balancing work and study. These programmes deliver industry-relevant skills and career advancement opportunities—all without attending in-person classes. Our programmes are perfect for those seeking affordability, convenience, and impact in fields like business, education, IT and more.

Diploma in Hospitality and Events Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at NQF Level 5 from IUM or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5 from an accredited and recognized institution.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

SEMESTER 1 (58 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Human Resources Development

120

6

12

Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

120

6

12

Customer Service for Hospitality and Events Management

100

5

10

E-Marketing

120

6

12

Food Nutrition and Health in Hospitality

100

6

12

Select one language: Students must have at least 80% Class Attendance. A class attendance list must be signed as proof.

German 1A

100

5

NCB

French 1A

100

5

NCB

SEMESTER 2 (54 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Law

100

6

12

Hospitality Banqueting and Management

100

6

10

Commercial Food Preparation

120

6

12

Etiquette for the Hospitality and

Events Industry

100

6

10

Hospitality, Health and Safety

120

6

10

Year 1Total & 2 Hours & Credits

2420

 

242

Year 2 Total Hours & Credits

1120

 

112

Diploma in Ecotourism and Protected Areas Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at NQF Level 5 from IUM or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5 from an accredited and recognized institution.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

YEAR 1 (122 Credits)      

SEMESTER 1 (66 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Mathematics

100

5

10

English Communication and Study Skills

100

4

10

Principles of Ecotourism

120

5

12

Introduction to Biology

120

5

12

English for Academic Purposes

120

6

12

Introduction  to Entrepreneurship

100

4

10

SEMESTER 2 (56 Credits)

 

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Environmental Education

120

5

12

Socio-Cultural Tourism

120

6

12

Introduction to Statistics

100

5

10

Basic IT Skills

100

5

10

Principles of Ecotourism Development

120

5

12

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

1220

 

122

YEAR 2 (118 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (58 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Habitat Management

100

6

10

Animal Taxonomy

120

6

12

Tourism Economics

120

6

12

Plant Taxonomy

120

6

12

Principles of Ecotourism Practices

120

6

12

SEMESTER 2(60 Credits)

 

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Protected Areas Management

120

6

12

Principles of Ecotourism Marketing

120

6

12

Tour Guiding

120

6

12

Sustainable Tourism

Management

120

6

12

Climatology and

Meteorology for

Ecotourism

120

6

12

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

1180

 

118

 

Diploma in Transport and Logistics Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol)

  • A Certificate in Transport and Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) or in related fields at NQF level 5.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

English Communication and Study Skills

100

5

10

Mathematics

100

5

10

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

100

5

10

Transport Economics

100

5

10

Introduction to Inventory and Warehouse Management

100

5

10

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

100

4

10

SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Ethics

100

5

10

Principles of Marketing

100

5

10

Basic Sciences

100

5

10

Transport and Distribution Management

100

5

10

Principles of Logistics Management

100

5

10

Basic IT Skills

100

5

10

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

1’200

 

120

YEAR 2 (128 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (68 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Procurement, Sourcing and Supplier Management

120

6

12

Green Logistics

120

6

12

Operations and Logistics Management

120

6

12

Port and Shipping Management

120

6

12

Financial Accounting I

100

5

10

Business Statistics

120

5

10

SEMESTER 2 (58 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Law

100

6

12

Management Information Systems

100

6

10

Intermodal Transportation

120

6

12

Data Analysis and Forecasting

120

6

12

Professional Communication

100

6

12

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

1’260

 

126

 

Diploma in Maritime and Port Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol)

  • A Certificate in Transport and Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) or in related fields at NQF level 5.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

YEAR 1 (120 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

English Communication and Study Skills

100

5

10

Mathematics

100

5

10

Introduction to Logistics and International Trade

100

5

10

Introduction to Maritime Management

100

5

10

Introduction to Inventory and Warehouse Management

100

5

10

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

100

4

10

SEMESTER 2 (60 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Ethics

100

5

10

Principles of Marketing

100

5

10

Port Labour and Human Resources Management

100

5

10

Introduction to Port Management

100

5

10

Sustainable Ocean Economy: Maritime Traffic

100

6

10

Basic IT Skills

100

5

10

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

1’200

 

        120

YEAR 2 (120 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (56 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Port Regulations, Legal issues and Insurance

140

6

14

Port and Shipping Management

120

6

12

Maritime Regulation and Bodies

140

6

14

Business Statistics

120

5

10

Health, Safety, Security and the Environment in Ports

140

6

14

SEMESTER 2 (64 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Management Information System

100

6

10

Intermodal Transportation

120

6

12

Financial Accounting I

100

5

10

Professional Communication

120

6

12

Business Law

120

6

12

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

1’200

 

120

Diploma in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Levelor equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management NQF Level 5 or equivalent;

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

YEAR 1 (98 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (60 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

English Communication and Study Skills

100

5

10

Mathematics

100

5

10

Physics for Life Sciences

100

6

10

Basic IT Skills

100

5

10

Natural Resources Economics

100

6

10

Principles of Environmental Management and Analysis

100

5

10

Aquatic Biology

120

5

12

SEMESTER 2 (38 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Chemistry for Life Sciences

100

6

10

Principles of Aquatic Ecology

100

6

10

Principles of Ocean Dynamics

120

5

12

Taxonomy

80

5

8

Laboratory and Field Techniques

80

5

8

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

980

 

98

YEAR 2 (100 Credits)

SEMESTER 1 (50 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Fisheries Information Processing

80

5

8

Aquaculture Management Practice

100

6

10

Marine Conservation Tools

100

6

10

Biosecurity in Aquaculture

120

6

12

Aquaculture Nutrition and Feeding Technology

120

6

12

Water Quality Analysis and Pollution Control

80

6

8

SEMESTER 2 (50 Credits)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Fishery Products and Value Addition

120

5

12

Fundamentals of Ocean Governance

80

5

10

Seafood Quality Assurance and Control

120

6

12

Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

80

6

8

Aquatic Ecosystem services

100

6

10

Seafood Distribution and Marketing

100

6

8

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

1000

 

100

Diploma in Energy Systems and Climate Change

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in in Energy Management (Level 5) or equivalent;

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Water Resources Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

YEAR 1 (112 CREDITS)

SEMESTER 1 (52 CREDITS)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Environmental Biology

120

6

12

Sustainable Development

100

6

10

Chemistry for Life Sciences

100

6

10

English Communication and Study Skills

100

5

10

Basic IT Skills

100

5

10

SEMESTER 2 (60 CREDITS)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Introduction to Statistics

100

4

10

Fundamentals of Hydrology

120

6

12

Fundamentals of Soil Science

120

6

12

Introduction to Water Resources Management

120

6

12

Water and Natural Environment

120

6

12

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

1120

 

112

YEAR 2 (128 CREDITS)

SEMESTER 1 (58 CREDITS)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Geographic Information System and Water Resources Mapping

120

6

12

Climate Change and Water Resources

120

6

12

Irrigation and Drainage

100

6

12

Mathematics

100

5

10

Water Chemistry

120

6

14

SEMESTER 2 (70 CREDITS)

Course Title

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Aquatic Ecosystem Management

120

6

12

Water and Environmental Law

120

6

12

Community Water Development

120

6

12

Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

100

6

10

Water Utility Management

120

6

12

Rural and Urban Water Supply and Management

120

6

12

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

1280

 

128

Diploma in Hospitality and Events Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at NQF Level 5 from IUM or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5 from an accredited and recognized institution.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Ecotourism and Protected Areas Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management at NQF Level 5 from IUM or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5 from an accredited and recognized institution.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Transport and Logistics Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol)

  • A Certificate in Transport and Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) or in related fields at NQF level 5.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Maritime and Port Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol)

  • A Certificate in Transport and Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) or in related fields at NQF level 5.

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Levelor equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management NQF Level 5 or equivalent;

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Energy Systems and Climate Change

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in in Energy Management (Level 5) or equivalent;

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year

Diploma in Water Resources Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
1 Year

Diploma in Water Resources Management

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this qualification, a candidate must have a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) Level or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advance Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level or equivalent with a minimum of 23 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale

  • A Certificate in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management NQF Level 5 or equivalent;
  • A Certificate in Water Resources Management NQF Level 5 or equivalent;

Students may also enter through mature age provided that they:

  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration
2 Year