Diploma In Community Development
This is where particular community members come together and have collective action, generating solutions to solve their problems. This covers environmental, social, cultural and economic activities of a particular community.
Course Objectives
- To enable the learner gain an understanding of the skills necessary to work effectively in community development work.
- Support community actions
- Support and develop community leadership
- Lead community engagement to enhance participation
- Implement strategies for community development
- Promote and manage diversity
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
Basic Concepts in Community Development
Principles of Community Development
Developing: A Process
Community Organizational Structure
Leadership Patterns
Strategies for Community Capacity Building, Mobilization and Empowerment
Promoting Participation among Diverse Groups
Cross Cutting Issues in Community Development
Methods of Conducting Potential Participants
Involving Key Influential in the Group
Involving People Most Affected By the Problem
Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interests
Principles of Community Development
Developing: A Process
Community Organizational Structure
Leadership Patterns
Strategies for Community Capacity Building, Mobilization and Empowerment
Promoting Participation among Diverse Groups
Cross Cutting Issues in Community Development
Methods of Conducting Potential Participants
Involving Key Influential in the Group
Involving People Most Affected By the Problem
Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders and Their Interests
Building Capacity for Community and System Change
Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives
Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives
A Framework for Collaboration among Community Partnerships, Support Organizations, and Funders
Lessons Learned On Community Organization and Change
Framework for Addressing Community Goals and Problems
Using Internet-Based Tools to Promote Community Health and Development
Participatory Evaluation
Understanding Culture and Diversity
Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives
Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives
A Framework for Collaboration among Community Partnerships, Support Organizations, and Funders
Lessons Learned On Community Organization and Change
Framework for Addressing Community Goals and Problems
Using Internet-Based Tools to Promote Community Health and Development
Participatory Evaluation
Understanding Culture and Diversity
Developing a Plan for Assessing Local Needs and Resources
Understanding and Describing the Community
Conducting Public Forums and Listening Sessions
Collecting Information about the Problem
Analyzing the Community Problem
Conducting Focus Groups
Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys
Identifying Community Assets and Resources
Developing Baseline Measures of Behaviors
SWOT Analysis
Geographic Information System (GIS) Tools for Community Mapping
Implementing Photovoice in Your Community
Developing and Using Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities
Understanding and Describing the Community
Conducting Public Forums and Listening Sessions
Collecting Information about the Problem
Analyzing the Community Problem
Conducting Focus Groups
Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys
Identifying Community Assets and Resources
Developing Baseline Measures of Behaviors
SWOT Analysis
Geographic Information System (GIS) Tools for Community Mapping
Implementing Photovoice in Your Community
Developing and Using Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities
Principles of Advocacy
Survival Skills for Advocates
Understanding the Issue
Recognizing Allies
Encouraging Involvement for Potential Opponents and Allies
Developing a Plan for Advocacy
Using Social Media for Digital Advocacy
Lobbying Decision Makers
Conducting A Petition Drive
Seeking a Negotiator, a Mediator or a Fact Finder
General Rules for Organizing Legislative Advocacy
Seeking Funding For Community Projects
Survival Skills for Advocates
Understanding the Issue
Recognizing Allies
Encouraging Involvement for Potential Opponents and Allies
Developing a Plan for Advocacy
Using Social Media for Digital Advocacy
Lobbying Decision Makers
Conducting A Petition Drive
Seeking a Negotiator, a Mediator or a Fact Finder
General Rules for Organizing Legislative Advocacy
Seeking Funding For Community Projects
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 6 Months (24 Weeks)
- - Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week
Cost of the Course:
USD 600
Participants
Development Professionals
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org