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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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Community Health, Discussion Facilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Relationship Building

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Social Work, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Mindfulness

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    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Health Education, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, Immigration Law, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Community Development, Positivity, Empathy, Relationship Building, Goal Setting

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    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Development, Land Management, Governance

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement

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