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DIPLOMA IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

THE FUTURE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
IS MANAGED STRATEGICALLY.

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DIPLOMA IN
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

THE FUTURE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
IS MANAGED STRATEGICALLY.

Modality

100% Virtual

Start date

August 2026

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about the Diploma

Description

The program is designed, organized, and delivered by RECLA.
It is structured around six micro-credentials covering management areas such as institutional framework, academic management, program design, community engagement, human resource development, and continuing education finance management.
Each micro-credential is co-certified by a university, and the diploma program is certified by RECLA.

Its methodology combines flexible, self-directed learning in a virtual environment with mandatory synchronous sessions, utilizing interactive content (such as videos and podcasts) and competency-based approach that prioritizes the practical application of knowledge to improve the sustainability and strategic impact of continuing education within institutions.

Aim

Strengthening the professional capacities of continuing education managers.

Requirement

Having experience in higher education or being linked to continuing education programs.

Addressed to

  • Directors, managers and professionals.
    People from the field of higher education who articulate continuing education as an institutional strategic axis.
  • Academic Teams
    Professionals responsible for program design.
  • Management and administration teams
    Personnel in charge of quality management, administrative and financial operations and teacher management.
  • Marketing and Admissions Areas
    Teams in charge of marketing, admissions and commercialization of the continuing education offer.

Methodology

  • Approach
    Competency-Based (CBL) and andragogy (adult learning).
  • Modality
    Primarily asynchronous and virtual (self-directed learning).
  • Support includes
    3 synchronous tutoring sessions (2 hours each) per microcredential.
  • Resources
    Use of digital narratives (podcasts, videos, storytelling) and analysis of real cases.

What will you learn?

This micro-credential aims to strengthen the institutional role of continuing education within the university context, developing competencies that enable its integration into institutional regulatory, strategic, and governance frameworks.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Diagnose the organizational architecture and levels of institutional governance to formulate strategic proposals that align the mission, vision, and planning of the Continuing Education unit with institutional objectives, the SDGs, and the demands of the productive environment; ensuring the coherence, relevance, and feasibility of its integration into the university development model.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze the institutional architecture to align the EC with the mission, vision, and strategic objectives of the university.
  • Formulate clear, aligned, and viable institutional mission and vision statements for the continuing education unit.
  • Propose mechanisms or projects for the integration of EC into Institutional strategic planning.
  • Distinguish between the different levels of governance and institutional responsibilities to ensure effective articulation of the EC.
  • Evaluate the relevance and coherence of the mission and vision in relation to the SDGs and university governance.
  • Create a comprehensive model and portfolio of university services for organizations, aligned with the requirements of the productive environment.
  • Evaluate the degree of integration of sustainability into the unit's strategic planning.
  • Design leadership and social outreach strategies, from the continuing education unit, with the purpose of generating public value, strengthening the institutional commitment to the community and contributing to a more inclusive, ethical and sustainable society.
  • Design a comprehensive system for measuring institutional impact, in order to demonstrate the strategic contribution of the unit to the university's educational project.
This microcredential is designed to strengthen the competencies of professionals responsible for the academic administration of continuing education programs. It does so through the implementation of standards, tools, and procedures that ensure process traceability, information transparency, and continuous improvement of academic services.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Design educational frameworks, strategic objectives, performance indicators, and teaching materials aligned with institutional Continuing Education policies, guaranteeing high-quality training processes relevant to the social and productive challenges of the environment; analyze information on students' learning experiences; define continuous improvement mechanisms and clear regulations; and evaluate effective academic record and certification systems to strengthen transparency, traceability, and institutional effectiveness in Continuing Education management.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • To design and implement high-quality educational frameworks, teaching materials, training processes, and learning environments, in accordance with the challenges and social realities of the environment
  • Define strategic objectives and academic performance indicators.
  • Design effective policies and regulations to communicate and regulate the EC's institutional philosophy to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyze information regarding participant satisfaction and establish mechanisms for continuous improvement.
  • Implement systems to record student attendance, grades, and certification.
This microcredential addresses the challenge of planning and improving continuing education programs. Participants will analyze management models, identify critical factors for the sustainable development of continuing education, and develop strategic proposals contextualized to their institutional realities. This training program promotes a long-term perspective, integrating planning, leadership, and a forward-looking vision.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Design and validate innovative and economically viable training proposals, integrating ethical, social, and environmental principles, as well as institutional research findings and market trends, to meet the training needs of individuals and organizations in a changing context.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Design relevant training proposals considering market trends, economic viability and institutional criteria.
  • Prioritize results of institutional research, development and innovation, relevant to transforming them into EC programs for society.
  • Apply ethical, social, and environmental principles in program management and design.
  • Create user-centered learning experiences, using tools such as empathy maps and learner journey methodologies.
  • Apply methodologies for academic validation and the implementation of educational pilots.
  • Analyze the effects of EC programs in terms of learning transfer and impact.
This micro-credential aims to strengthen institutional capacities to implement community engagement strategies through the analysis of RECLA frameworks and standards. It seeks to enable participants to develop articulated and sustainable external management proposals.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Evaluate the needs of internal and external stakeholders and design collaborative relationship frameworks that lead to relevant and sustainable training solutions aligned with institutional strategic objectives and the opportunities of the national education system.
In addition, they will be able to design models for the internationalization of Continuing Education and propose partnerships for internships and institutional exchanges; as well as analyze the national education system to identify strategic areas for participation in public policies related to continuing education.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Assess the needs of internal and external stakeholders and design a framework for engagement and relevant training solutions.
  • Design models for the internationalization of the EC.
  • Analyze the national education system to identify opportunities for institutional participation in the development of public policies relevant to EC.
  • Evaluate marketing and enrollment campaigns based on indicators.
  • Design partnerships to facilitate international internships and exchanges for students, teachers, and administrative staff.
This microcredential provides conceptual and practical tools to strengthen the selection, training, evaluation, support, and recognition processes for faculty and administrative staff in continuing education programs. Through a reflective and applied approach, participants will be able to design evaluation, induction, and training plans for academic and administrative staff, including continuous monitoring, formative feedback, and improvement actions, with the aim of strengthening operational efficiency and consolidating an institutional culture oriented toward service and excellence.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Select, evaluate, and support faculty and administrative staff in Continuing Education programs, applying criteria of experience, disciplinary expertise, and andragogical relevance; as well as design feedback and recognition mechanisms that strengthen their performance and commitment to educational quality.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Select teachers considering criteria of experience, expertise and suitability to adult learning.
  • Design evaluation plans for administrative staff, including follow-up, feedback, and improvement plans.
  • Design induction processes and provide didactic support to teachers.
  • Design training plans for administrative staff.
  • Evaluate teaching performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Create recognition mechanisms to strengthen teaching quality.
This microcredential is designed to strengthen the skills of those who lead or participate in the administrative and financial management of continuing education programs. It addresses topics such as budget and financial management enabling participants to design and implement investment plans that integrate educational infrastructure, technological platforms, and student support services. The goal is to enhance the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of continuing education training processes.

Graduate Profile:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Define strategic administrative and financial objectives aligned with institutional planning, and implement budget management and monitoring models that ensure the economic sustainability of the Continuing Education unit through evidence-based decision-making.

Expected Learning Outcomes
  • Define strategic administrative and financial objectives aligned with the institutional planning of the EC unit.
  • Implement budget management models that ensure economic sustainability.
  • Implement budget monitoring processes that allow for timely adjustments and evidence-based decisions.
  • Design investment plans that incorporate educational infrastructure, computer platforms, technological tools, and student support services

PROFESORES. (FALTA)

CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWAL

Cancellation before the start of the diploma course

+ 10 days before
90%
refund of the amount paid
3-9 days before
70%
refund of the amount paid
Less than 72 hours
0%
refund of the amount paid

LEARNING PATH

Duration of the diploma program: from August 2, 2026 to July 3, 2027
37 weeks (211 teaching hours per learning path)
1
Institutional Microcredential
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
09/08/2026 - 10/10/2026 (51 teaching hours)
2
Academic Management Microcredential
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
18/10/2026 - 21/11/2026 (31 teaching hours)
3
Microcredential Program Design
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
29/11/2026 - 06/02/2027 (36 teaching hours)
4
Microcredential Community Engagement
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
21/02/2027 - 03/03/2027 (36 teaching hours)
5
Microcredential People Development
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
11/04/2027 - 22/05/2027 (31 teaching hours)
6
Financial Management Microcredential
Certificate issued by RECLA + University
30/05/2027 - 26/06/2027 (26 teaching hours)
7
Final certified work of your entire educational journey
Evaluated by an expert assigned by RECLA
8
Receive your certificate
Issued by RECLA
15 business days

Investment

Invest in your institutional future and access differentiated rates designed for our community.

Rates

Individual
Social RECLA
and other partner networks
USD850*
General Public
 
USD1065
Registration Group 2 Applies to two people from the same institution
Social RECLA
and other partner networks
USD800*
General Public
 
USD950
*RECLA MEMBER and other Networks with agreement with a 20% discount already applied.
Registration for the learning path
Registration by Microcredentials

  • Credit/Debit Card: Secure online and immediate payment (Visa, MasterCard).

  • Bank Transfer: National and international (data provided upon registration).

  • Payment in Installments: Up to 3 interest-free installments, fully paid within 2026.

  • Co-financing: Payment shared between the institution (e.g., 70%) and the participant (30%).

  • Institutional Credit (60 days): Exclusive for universities that require payment after invoicing.
    • Requirement: Attach a letter of commitment from Human Resources or the Financial Area during registration.
We understand that plans can change, so we have clear options to protect your investment before and during the program.

If you need to withdraw from the program, the following conditions will apply depending on when you make your request:

Cancellation before the start of the diploma program:
Participants may request cancellation of their enrollment under the following conditions, guaranteeing, first and foremost, the Legal Right of Withdrawal (Article 47 of Law 1480 of 2011) applicable to purchases made online, which grants a 100% refund within five (5) business days after payment (provided the program has not yet started).
Once the legal withdrawal period has expired, cancellation requests will be governed by the following table:
Application Deadline Up to 10 calendar days before the start. Between 9 and 3 calendar days before the start. Less than 72 hours before the start.
Refund 90% refund of the amount paid (10% retention for administrative expenses). 70% refund of the amount paid. No refunds will be issued. You have the option to request a postponement of your registration (subject to the terms and conditions of the postponement policy).
After the program begins:
After day 7: No refunds or transfers of value will be issued due to the prior allocation of resources and dynamic tutoring. You have the option to request a postponement by submitting a formal notification and providing evidence of the compelling reasons why you cannot continue. You must send your documented justification, and we will provide a decision within a maximum of 10 business days.

*Important: Withdrawal, defined as voluntarily leaving the program without submitting a formal request, implies the loss of the right to certification but will not freeze your place for the future.
If you encounter an unforeseen work, personal, or medical emergency and need to pause your studies, you can postpone your participation under the following guidelines:
  • How many times can I postpone? Is allowed only one (1) postponementper participant is allowed to ensure the continuity of the cohorts.
  • How and when to apply?Send a formal written request to [email protected]You can do this at any time before the program starts, or up to the 10th if the macro-credential program has already begun.
  • Key requirements:* Provide documented support or justification.
    • Not having exceeded 30% progress in the activities.
  • Benefit conditions:Your deferral will be valid for a maximum of 12 months. Please note that this option is subject to availability in future cohorts and does not guarantee keeping the same tutor or freezing commercial terms if these change.
  • To re-enter: You must notify us of your return at least 30 days in advance to enable your access to the virtual platform.

Academic Steering Committee

NC_FLAVIO ERNESTO AUSEJO-01
FLAVIO AUSEJO
Director of Continuing Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Member of RECLA
NC_Fernando Saavedra
FERNANDO SAAVEDRA
National Director of Continuing Education
University of Santo Tomas
Member of RECLA
NC_REYNA HIRALDO
REYNA HIRALDO
Director of the Professional Training Center
Open University for Adults
Member of RECLA
Catalina 3
CATALINA RODRÍGUEZ
RECLA Manager
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