Learn about community development strategies and processes and how to evaluate the effectiveness of a project.

This free online course on the Process of Community Development, is the second in a series of courses that will aid in building successful community development projects. You will learn about sustaining momentum during a community development project and about evaluating the effectiveness of the project. Using community health as a springboard for understanding community development, you will be exposed to the key skills needed in delivering community-based projects such as effective communication and facilitation techniques, presentations and leadership skills.

Furthermore, you will learn about various media communication techniques such as writing a press release or how to answer difficult questions as well as work effectively with other organizations in the community and how to identify the key factors required in making a successful partnership. You will also learn about fundraising, the pros and cons of different types of fundraising and the phases of fundraising. Volunteers are a key resource in any community project and you will learn how to recruit them and what makes a successful volunteer program.

Finally, in this free online course you will learn about the methods of evaluating the community project and steps to sustain progress in a community group. Studying this online course will be of great benefit for anyone working in a community development as well as for individuals or community members who want to learn more about the key skills needed to deliver a successful community project. Enroll in this course today and improve your knowledge and skills on community development processes.