Community Development

Community Development is a practice that involves understanding, organizing, and supporting communities to build their capacities, improve their welfare, and enhance the quality of life. Coursera's Community Development catalogue teaches you the principles and strategies of effective community development. You'll learn about community engagement, participatory planning, capacity building, and social innovation. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the roles of various stakeholders in community development, including local governments, non-profit organizations, and residents. This knowledge will equip you to facilitate positive change in communities, whether as a community development practitioner, social worker, urban planner, or an active citizen.
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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Higher Education, Adaptability, Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Sustainable Systems

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Community Development, Empowerment, Social Work, Social Sciences, Disabilities, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Video Editing, Scheduling

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    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, International Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

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    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Compliance Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Diversity and Inclusion, Procurement, Supply Chain, Community Development, Relationship Building, Innovation, Economic Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Resource Consumption Accounting, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Vibrations, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, Education and Training, Risk Control, Community Development, Coordination, Case Studies

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