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: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Social Work, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Case Studies

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Economics, Research Methodologies

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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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    Stanford University

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Strategic Partnership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Governance, Project Finance

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Community Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Sustainable Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Teaching, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development, Case Studies, Storytelling, Photography

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    Skills you'll gain: Academic Advising, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Active Listening

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis, Economics

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