Course description
We believe that community leaders are made, not born– which is why we invest so much time and effort into leadership development and training. We also believe that people learn best by doing, which is why our training always focuses on putting the theory and the skills into practice.
The Community Development and Leadership training course offers the knowledge in Community Development, and covers the values, concepts, and practices commonly found in the community development sector, showing you how to consider community health in trying to understand community development. You will learn to identify and address serious issues in your community.
The course will ensure that you get a clear understanding of the will learn about the different media channels that can be used to engage the public, how to develop t improve your knowledge and skills of community development.
Upcoming start dates
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Community Development and Leadership training course is ideal for :
- Communities Leaders.
- Anyone who’s interested in improving their ability to make a meaningful contribution to community-based initiatives.
- It’s ideal for graduate students who are considering careers that require an understanding of running community initiatives.
- Working professionals who need to improve their knowledge of and skills related to community development.
- Those seniors who’ve retired and are looking for a way to make an impact in communities are also welcome to join.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of the Community Development and Leadership training course you will be able to:
- Define community development values, concepts and practice.
- Distinguish community development strategies and features.
- Identify success factors in community partnerships and collaborations.
- List features of an effective team.
- Explain governance and key areas to be monitored.
- Describe key communication techniques and active listening.
- List different media channels used to engage the public.
- Identify key factors that make a successful partnership.
- Outline components of a successful volunteer program.
- Discuss different project evaluation methods that can be used.
- Plan activities that can help sustain momentum within a community group.
Training Course Content
Day 1
Introduction To Community Development
- Introduction to Community Development - Learning Outcomes What is Community Development?
- Process Strategies and Roles.
- Community Development Roles Community Collaboration.
- Working Effectively Across Different Organizational Cultures Introduction to Community Development - Lesson Summary.
Community Development - Getting Started
- Community Development - Getting Started - Learning Outcomes Getting To Know Your Community.
- Assessing Your Community.
- Using Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities.
- Community Development - Getting Started - Lesson Summary.
Day 2
Community Development - Getting Organized
- Community Development - Getting Organized - Learning Outcomes Building the Team.
- Effective Meetings Planning for Change Governance - Part 1 Governance - Part 2.
- Community Development - Getting Organized - Lesson Summary
Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills
- Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills - Learning Outcomes Communication Skills.
- Learning Styles Facilitation Skills.
- Leadership Skills Negotiation Skills.
- Community Development - Communication and Leadership Skills - Lesson Summary.
Day 3
Successful Partnerships In Community Development
- Successful Partnerships In Community Development - Learning Outcomes Working Together.
- Making It Happen Finding Resources.
- Successful Partnerships In Community Development - Lesson Summary.
Community Development - Evaluating And Sustaining The Project
- Community Development - Evaluating and Sustaining the Project - Learning Outcomes Choosing an Evaluation Format.
- Evaluation Methods.
- Sustaining Momentum.
- Community Development - Evaluating and Sustaining the Project - Lesson Summary.
Day 4
Diversity And Inclusion
- Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Issues and Challenges.
- An Organizational Change Strategy Steps to Inclusivity.
Tools And Techniques For Implementing Inclusiveness
- Tools and Techniques for Implementing Inclusiveness.
- Outcomes Planning Inclusive Events.
- Responding to Opposition Sample Terms of Reference.
- Assessing the Community Demographic.
- Encouraging Diverse Community Involvement Key Representative Interviews.
- Conducting Focus Groups.
- Organizational Self-Assessment Tool.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders Evaluating Your Success.
- Tools and Techniques for Implementing Inclusiveness.
Day 5
Planning Health Promotion Programs
- Planning Health Promotion Programs - Learning Outcomes Manage the Planning Process.
- Conduct a Situational Assessment.
- Set Goals, Audiences and Outcome Objectives.
- Choose Strategies and Activities and Assign Resources Develop.
- Indicators.
Seeking Funding For Community Projects
- Seeking Funding For Community Projects - Learning Outcomes Developing Program Plan.
- Seeking Funding.
- Manage the Proposal Development Process Developing Your Proposal.
- Producing and Packaging Proposal Submitting Proposal and Follow-Up.
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