Diploma in Community Development

Community development is a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems. This diploma program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote sustainable development within communities. The course covers a wide range of topics including community mobilization, project management, and sustainable development practices.

Objectives

– Understand the principles and practices of community development

– Develop skills in community needs assessment and mobilization

– Learn effective project planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques

– Gain knowledge in sustainable development practices and approaches

– Explore the role of community leadership and participation

– Understand the dynamics of social change and community empowerment

– Develop skills in resource mobilization and fundraising

– Enhance abilities in monitoring and evaluation of community projects

Thematic Areas

– Introduction to Community Development

– Community Needs Assessment and Mobilization

– Project Planning and Management

– Sustainable Development Practices

– Community Leadership and Participation

– Social Change and Community Empowerment

– Resource Mobilization and Fundraising

– Gender and Development

– Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Who Should Enroll?

This diploma is suitable for individuals working in or planning to enter the field of community development, including staff of development agencies, government bodies, and non-profit organizations. There are no prerequisites for this course. All participants are expected to have a strong interest in community development, although prior experience is not required.

Training Format

– All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

– Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided

– Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises, and templates

Assignments

In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of every month.