Community Development Training Course

Introduction

This certificate training is designed to introduce individuals to community development as a concept as well as basic skills in mobilizing communities for development and influencing social change.  This training is, therefore, aimed at building the capacity of individuals involved in community mobilization as well as those seeking innovative approaches in community development activities.

The main purpose of this training is to provide a resource for community leaders, volunteers, and practitioners who desire to make their communities a better place. It describes the steps in the community development process and the guiding principles that explain why each step in the process is important.

Target Participant

The training will increase the confidence of development workers, Government officials and private practitioner as it provides a step by step approach in their quest to mobilize communities toward sustainable development.

No of Days

5 Days

Course Objectives

o   Develop practitioners’ skills in participatory monitoring and evaluation of community initiatives.

o   Identify and apply various tools and skills in engaging communities for development.

o   Introduce advocacy as a key tool for community entry

o   Introduce community organizing as a process of community development.

o   Understand the concept of community development

o   Assist practitioners to source resource for community development

Course Outline

The Concepts, Process, and Strategies for Community Development

o   Introduction

o   Understanding Communities, Development, and Mobilization

o   The concept of community development

o   Key elements of community development

o   Community development process

o   Engagement in community development process

o   Steps in community engagement

o   Strategies for community development

o   Steps to community development

Participatory Tools for Community Development

o   Understanding participatory tools

o   Understanding PLA

o   Steps of PLA Processing

o   PLA Tools

o   Processing of Community PLA activities

Community Volunteers

o   Who is a Community Volunteer?

o   The role of Community Volunteer in Community Development

Basic Inter Personal Communication Skills in Community Development

o   Communication skills

o   Presentation skills

o   Facilitation skills

o   Role play

Community Mobilization Events

o   Community dialogue

o   Rally and road shows

o   Market storms

o   Community Drama

Communication Strategies for Community Development

o   Use of BCC tools/materials

o   Visual aids

Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of community development programme

o   Procedures on how to evaluate the objectives

o   Importance of PM&E in Community Development

o   How to conduct PM&E?

o   Key indicator in community Development

o   Understanding PM&E tools

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Training Venue

The training will be held at our StepUp Skills Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with StepUp Skills certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: trainings@stepupskillsconsultancy.com Tel: +254 722784250

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better