Community Development Training

Overview

INTRODUCTION

This certificate training is designed to introduce individuals to community development as a concept as well as basic skills in mobilizing communities for development and influencing social change.  This training is, therefore, aimed at building the capacity of individuals involved in community mobilization as well as those seeking innovative approaches in community development activities.

The main purpose of this training is to provide a resource for community leaders, volunteers, and practitioners who desire to make their communities a better place. It describes the steps in the community development process and the guiding principles that explain why each step in the process is important.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The training will increase the confidence of development workers, Government officials and private practitioner as it provides a step by step approach in their quest to mobilize communities toward sustainable development.

DURATION

5 Days

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of community development
• Identify and apply various tools and skills in engaging communities for development.
• Introduce community organizing as a process of community development.
• Introduce advocacy as a key tool for community entry
• Assist practitioners to source resource for community development
• Develop practitioners’ skills in participatory monitoring and evaluation of community initiatives.

Cost

USD $ 1050.00