Training & Courses
Self-Led Online Training
As a peak body for Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses, we are committed to building the capacity of the staff and volunteers in our sector. We believe in working collaboratively with others to help them build the skills they need to support their communities. We offer this partly through a selection of courses for community development practitioners and CCSA members.
Self-led online courses are available all year around. Webinars and face-to-face trainings take place as sector need requires.
Please, contact us if you would like to request a bespoke face-to-face training for a group or organisation.
Placemaking in Community Centres
Cost: $50 (Free for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1.5-hour self-led online course.
Short Summary
The Placemaking in Community Centres course is useful for those willing to utilize placemaking as a tool to reimagine everyday spaces into locations where people can gather and connect. Suitable for those working in Community Centres.
Community Development 101
Cost: $100 ($70 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 5-hour self-led online course.
Short Summary
The Placemaking in Community Centres course introduces you to theories and approaches of community development in a modern, rapidly changing society.
The course is suitable for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of community development work and will provide you with a certificate of completion to add to your portfolio!
Community Needs Analysis
Cost: $50 (Free to CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 5-hour self-led online course.
Overview
The Community Needs Analysis (CAN) course provides a practical guide for Community Centres to use the Community Needs Analysis (CNA) toolkit, essential for identifying community strengths, under-represented groups, and unmet needs.
The course offers flexible self-paced learning with quizzes to ensure understanding and certification attainment, it is recommended for Community Centres wishing to conduct details Community Needs Analysis.
Dive Into Digital
Cost: FREE
Time to Complete: 4-hour online self-led course.
Overview
Dive Into Digital is an introductory course on how to engage with your community digitally. This includes videos, online learning content and more! Dive Into Digital provides training in utilising digital platforms, which is crucial in today’s world!
Intro to Community Development
Cost: $25 ($15 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1.5-hours online self-led course.
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.
Cost: $25 ($15 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1.5-hours online self-led course.
Overview.
This course is for people new to the Community Development sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want to understand the basic concepts of community development.
Frontline Communication in Community Development
Cost: $25 ($15 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1-hour online self-led course.
Overview
Active listening, customer service, team work and conflict resolution may not be new concepts to you. These skills are often useful regardless of the work we do. In community development these skills assist with upholding and promoting the principles of social justice, empowerment, human rights and respect for diversity1
Group Work & Advocacy in Communities
Cost: $25 ($15 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1-hour online self-led course.
Overview.
This course is for people new to the Community Development Sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want to understand the basic concepts of facilitating groups and being an ally to the vulnerable people in their community.
Cost: $25 ($15 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1.5-hours online self-led course.
Overview.
Engaging your audience online to reach and involve community members who wouldn’t otherwise access your community centre or organisation. Utilise a range of social media and other digital content platforms to raise awareness of your cause and mobilise your community.
Community Development 102
Cost: $120 ($80 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 5-hour online self-led course.
Overview
This course is for people looking to build their skills in the Community Development sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want to understand their role in conducting community needs analyses, placemaking, governance and upholding ethical responsibilities.
Working with Diverse Communities
Cost: $25 ($20 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1-hour online self-led course.
Overview.
This course is for people working in the Community Development sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want a better understanding of diverse communities and how to engage them. This course is part of the Community Development in Practice package.30
Cost: $30 ($20 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1-hour online self-led course.
Overview.
This course is for people working in the Community Development sector. It is for staff, volunteers and students who want a better understanding of the effects of ageism and the importance of intergenerational practice. This course is part of the Community Development in Practice package.
Intro to Governance in Community Organisations
Cost: $30 ($20 for CCSA Members)
Time to Complete: 1-hour online self-led course.
Overview
An introduction to best practice governance for the community development sector. Its focus is on strategic thinking, legal requirements, understanding your finances, conflict of interest, risk management and being an ambassador or champion for the organisation.
