25 Community Development Preparatory Programs

This free online course offers a Certificate in Community Development, and covers the values, concepts, and practices commonly found in the community development sector, showing you how to consider community health in trying to understand community development. You will learn to identify and address serious issues in your community. If you want to learn how to organize a community group, this certificate training program is for you.

Have you ever felt a personal calling to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you thought of safeguarding vulnerable individuals? This community development course explores the various forms of abuse, their immediate and long-term signs and how they impact the lives of vulnerable individuals. Discover how to ensure a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults using collaborative approaches and the fundamental principles of safety and well-being

The Aboriginal Community Economic Development program provides a first year certificate with an option of taking a second year diploma. As NVIT's ACED program fulfills the 16 competencies of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers' (CANDO) technician status, upon completion of the 2nd year, students have the option to apply for technician status with CANDO.

The Diploma of Community Services provides students with foundational skills to support people in need within various community settings. The program covers key areas such as understanding social serv...

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management.

The Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing is designed for students who want to develop practical skills to support individuals and communities. It covers a broad range of topics, including social...

This qualification has been designed for potential and current international students. They will be involved in classroom-based training in a full time capacity to gain the qualification. These individuals would be interested in working with and for the community. Students will have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. They can provide direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. They can also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Leadership provides students with the skills to help them participate effectively in the political process on behalf of communities. The curriculum of the Certificate in Community Leadership draws on a variety of academic disciplines to provide students with the knowledge and experience needed to address issues facing urban residents through community level work.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Support is designed for people interested in working with individuals facing diverse challenges in the community. The program covers core topics such as unde...

Are you an existing health or community services professional or perhaps looking to build on your existing Diploma studies? The Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management CHC62015 qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management.

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management, and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Youth and Community Work is designed to introduce students to the core skills needed to support young people and community groups. The program covers topics such as de...

The Community Support Worker (CSW) Associate Certificate is an option available only to experienced, employed learners. Eligible students take six Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) courses to receive their CSW Associate Certificate and they then have the opportunity to ladder into the EACSW regular certificate program if they choose to continue their education.

Community and justice services professionals often work with clients who find themselves at a crossroads. They work within the justice system – focusing on keeping people out of it through prevention, intervention and rehabilitation. Help build stronger, safer communities by helping people at risk gain the skills and support they need to make positive life choices.

The Applied Psychology and Human Development Associate of Arts (A.A.) program is designed to give students a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and development. It covers key areas such...