Having completed this course, you will be able to:

• Explain community development principles
• Distinguish types of community collaboration
• Define visioning and asset mapping
• Discuss the different governance structures
• Plan for change and set priorities
• Know how to build teams and have effective meetings

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe some key communication techniques
• Outline various media channels to engage with the public
• Discuss the roles and features of an effective leader
• Identify the key factors that make a successful partnership
• List the pros and cons of the various types of fundraising activity
• Distinguish the components of a successful volunteer program
• Discuss the different project evaluation methods that can be used
• Outline the ways which can improve the functioning of organizations
• List activities that can help sustain momentum within a community group

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the need for planning and managing a promotional program
• Outline the six stages involved in conducting a situations assessment
• Distinguish the different types, gathering methods and sources of data
• State the purpose of and the process for creating outcome objectives
• Identify and elaborate on outcome indicators
• Identify and research potential funders
• Outline the content of each section of the proposal
• Evaluate ways of organizing and synthesizing the data
• List the reasons for developing the program plan before seeking funding
• Classify the key information areas that come out of the program plan

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the key contributing factors where barriers exist
• Explain the effects of changing demographics in minority groups
• Outline the various steps in each stage of implementing inclusiveness
• Identify why it is necessary to assess your organization
• Discuss the role of training and development in the process
• Explain why it is important to evaluate progress
• Discuss ways to make events more inclusive
• List the techniques used to respond to opposition
• Recognize criteria to be included in a community demographic assessment
• Identify strategies to encourage diverse community involvement
• Plan and manage a focus group

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define community development values, concepts and practices
• 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