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Introduction to Community Development
time1.5-3hrs
timebeginner level
This free online course, Introduction to Community Development, teaches about the values, concepts, and practices utilized in the community development sector. You will learn how to identify issues that need to be actioned within the community as well as about the collaborations, tools for community analysis, group roles and strategies to achieve objectives, as well as inclusive participation and navigating group conflict.
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Introduction to Community Development
Learn about the principles of community development, how to identify and resolve issues from this free online course.
This free online course, Introduction to Community Development, teaches about the values, concepts, and practices utilized in the community development sector. You will learn how to identify issues that need to be actioned within the community as well as about the collaborations, tools for community analysis, group roles and strategies to achieve objectives, as well as inclusive participation and navigating group conflict.
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Module 1
7 Lessons
Community Development Strategies
This module defines the community and its characteristics, and how to identify an issue to be resolved within the community. You will also look at various roles within a community group and strategies it can use to further its objectives.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.What is Community Development?
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3.Process Strategies and Roles
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4.Community Development Roles
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5.Community Collaboration
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6.Working Effectively Across Different Organizational Cultures
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7.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
5 Lessons
Community Development - Getting Started
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Module 3
7 Lessons
Community Development - Getting Organized
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Module 4
1 Lessons
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