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 Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

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    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

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    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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, Cultural Responsiveness, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Finance, Social Justice, World History, Governance, Community Development, Data Analysis, Economic Development

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

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    University of North Texas

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Student Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Working With Children, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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