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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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation, International Relations, Creativity, Advocacy

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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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    Yale University

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    Skills you'll gain: Accident Prevention, Health Equity, Safety Standards, Civil Engineering, Grant Writing, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Community Outreach, Public Health, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity

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