Overview
An introduction to the foundations of community development, exploring definitions, global perspectives, historical influences and the values and principles underlying this ever-evolving field of practice.
$25.00
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The Details
This course is for people new to the Community Development sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want and introduction to community development basic concepts. It is the first course in the Getting Started in Community Development package.
Complete this community development course online in your own time. It is a self-paced course so you can start and stop as you like – the system will remember your progress. To complete this course it will take you approximately one and a half (1.5) hours.
What’s included in the price?
- Access for one person to the course
- Videos from community development professionals
- Learn from each other – read comments that learners have made and leave your own thoughts for future learners
- Downloadable and printable factsheets and document templates
- Extend Your Learning resources for further exploration
- A review quiz for each course to test your knowledge
- Certificate for each course completed with an 80% quiz mark
- Technical support via phone and email
By the end of this course you’ll:
- Have your own working definition of community development
- Understand the global perspective of community development and principles of community development in Australia
- Be aware of the indigenous perspective in Australia of community development
- Understand the difference between community development and engagement principles – and when to use them
- Examine examples of community development activities and the basic role of community workers
- Be aware of community development history in Australia and across the globe
- Understand the benefits of community development
Learn your way
All of our courses are completely responsive. This means you can access them on your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
Our team are available via email and phone to help with queries and technical issues. See our guide to Getting Started on the Learning Hub.
To purchase multiple licences for a course or package, or if you require an invoice, please contact us directly.
How do we know what we are talking about?
CCSA is the peak body for Community Centres across South Australia. Our mission is to support and build the capacity of centres so that they can develop inclusive communities. We know that meaningful community connectedness helps to solve wicked problems like loneliness, mental illness, racism, unemployment, illiteracy and family breakdown.
We enhance community connectedness through advocacy, research, capacity building and training. We support and walk alongside our 170+ member Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses and other values-based community organisations.
We have developed this course to promote core skills and knowledge in community development workers and volunteers. These were identified through research commissioned by CCSA and from Community Centre managers’ feedback.
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The Getting Started in Community Development Package includes five courses for volunteers, students and professionals new to the sector. Learn how to transfer your current skills and build your knowledge.
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The Community Development in Practice Package includes five courses for professionals and volunteers already engaged in the sector. Build on your knowledge and develop skills you can apply in your community.
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