ZRST Traffic Safety InstituteProfessional learning · ZambiaEnquire about training PCERT-01 · Advanced certificate
Advanced Certificate in Road Safety Leadership & Policy
Use evidence, institutional mandates and financing options to develop defensible road safety policy.
Course overview
A 12-month advanced programme for experienced road safety professionals developing leadership, policy analysis, advocacy, and strategic management competencies. Includes a policy capstone project.
What the course covers
- Lead evidence-informed policy dialogue
- Draft defensible problem statements and policy objectives
- Map mandates, political economy and financing options
- Convert reform ideas into implementation and M&E plans
Topics you will study
- Road Safety as a Public Policy Problem
- Evidence-Based Policy Analysis and Design
- Institutional Design and Lead Agency Development
- Strategic Communication and Advocacy
- International Frameworks and Global Road Safety Governance
- Resource Mobilisation and Sustainable Financing
- Leadership and Organisational Change
- Policy Capstone Project
Practical learning
Develop a policy capstone that sets out the problem, evidence, institutional roles, funding approach and steps for delivery.
Who should enquire?
Senior road safety managers, policy directors, government executives, NGO leaders. ZTSI will confirm entry criteria and suitability for your role.
Duration and study periods
12 months across 2 planned semesters. The next intake starts in January 2027. Semester 1 runs within January–June 2027 and Semester 2 within July–December 2027.
Learning combines taught sessions, case work and practical tasks. ZTSI will confirm teaching days, assessment dates, breaks and any field or placement arrangements before enrolment.
Entry and prior experience
Proposed entry requirement: Grade 12 Certificate or O Levels; recognition of prior learning may apply for working professionals.
Ask ZTSI to confirm the admission criteria and how prior experience may be considered.
Start with an enquiry. ZTSI confirms intake dates and delivery arrangements. Ask about the proposed award and its recognition. Expressing interest does not confirm admission or reserve a place.
Course fee
ZMW 15,000 standard fee per participant.
Ask ZTSI for an approved invoice, fee coverage and the payment schedule before booking. Institutional or group training is quoted separately.
Talk to ZTSI
Discuss this course with ZTSI.
Our team can explain the programme’s readiness, fee coverage, delivery arrangements and next steps.