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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    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

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    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Community Development, Content Strategy

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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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    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Community Development, Content Development and Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Community Development, Mindfulness, Leadership, Adaptability, Stress Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation

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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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management, Analysis, Investigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Coordination

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