Course Overview
People involved with government, neighborhood groups, social action, overseas aid, schools,
local councils, sustainability, Indigenous groups, social services, the arts, business and tourism
are all talking about community development as a new way of doing things. This often involves
improving and enhancing the conditions and circumstances of local people and helping
community groups identify and obtain resources to deal with community problems and
aspirations.
This online certificate program is designed for people who currently work in community
development and desire to advance their careers as well as those who plan to work or volunteer
in this field. You will be equipped with practical tools to meet today’s challenges as project
directors, community leaders, grassroots activists, funders, and field workers in community-
based organizations and governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to;
Have a general understanding of community development
Develop community capacity building, mobilization and empowerment strategies
Identify principles of community development
Course Content
Basics Concepts of Community Development
Principles of Community Development
Community Development: A Process
Community Organizational Structures
Leadership Patens
Strategies for Community Capacity Building, Mobilization and Empowerment
Cross Cutting Issues in Community Development
Assignment
In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to
submit three assignments
DURATION: 3 Months
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
COURSE FEE: Euros 500
LANGUAGE: English
FORMAT: Online Learning
GENERAL COURSE CONTACT: info@globalreliefinstitute.org
