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Conestoga College
Diploma in Community Settlement Services
- Milton, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/community-settlement-services...


City College Plymouth
Foundation Degree in Community and Public Services
- Online United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This Foundation Degree aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the wide and varied social, political, and economic environments that community and public services operate within. You will have the opportunity to listen to, and network with, serving public service practitioners and members of other community and public service organizations through visits, volunteering, guest lectures, and work-based delivery.


Centennial College
Diploma in Community and Justice Services
- Toronto, Canada
Diploma
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
If you're fascinated with law and crime and want to help at-risk people and communities, the Community and Justice Services program is for you. Facilitated by the School of Community and Health Studies, Community and Justice Services courses will help you to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills to work in diverse settings that address youth and adult populations that are at risk, currently incarcerated involved with the criminal justice system, or involved in rehabilitation programs.
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George Brown College
Diploma in Community Worker
- Toronto, Canada
Diploma
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Community Worker is a dynamic program designed to prepare you to work with individuals, organizations, and communities. You'll learn to work across a range of issues including social justice, poverty, housing, violence, food justice, immigration, and settlement in ways that are responsive to their multiple and changing needs. There is also an accelerated program stream available that is suitable for students with an existing diploma or degree.


Merritt College
Associate of Arts in Community Social Services/Substance Abuse
- Oakland, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Community Social Services/Substance Abuse Associate in Arts (AA) Degree is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level paraprofessional positions providing counseling, case management, crisis management, and relapse prevention services to substance abuse clients. The program also offers further training for persons already employed in the field.


TasCollege
Diploma of Community Services
- Unit 1, Level 1, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
The Diploma in Community Service is designed to build your skills, knowledge and understanding to work as a professional community services worker. The community service may include areas such as, mental health, homelessness, family and domestic violence, child protection, employment support, and migrant services. This course will enhance your existing knowledge in direct service work and client support so that you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives and communities.


Academy of Learning Career College, Scarborough - HCN
Community Support and Education Training Programs
- Richmond Hill, Canada
Course
On-Campus
English
Community support and education are vital job fields. Their main purpose is to help those most in need. Community support, or community service, workers help those at risk gain access to the right social or community services. Educational assistants play a key part in giving children a bright future.


National Institute of Education and Technology
Diploma of Community Services
Diploma
On-Campus
English
This Community Services course provide a comprehensive knowledge along with hands-on experiences in the community service area. It helps students to find jobs in the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management.


Haywood Community College
Certification program for Community Health Worker
- Clyde, USA
Certificate
Full time
96 hours
On-Campus
English
The title “Community Health Worker” means to be a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of the community. This trusting relationship enables the Community Healthy Worker, CHW, to link health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.


TAFE Queensland
Certificate II in Community Services
- Browns Plains, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
Start your career in community services with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the foundation skills required to enter the community services industry or complete further studies in this field. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.


Orange Coast College
Certificate in Community Health Worker
- Costa Mesa, USA
Certificate
On-Campus
English
Community Health Workers help families and communities improve their health by helping them navigate the healthcare system and providing access to needed resources. To complete this certificate, students must exhibit great self-discipline, motivation, and time management skills. Candidates need to be able to read and write in English. This program will prepare students to serve as community health workers by utilizing videos, case studies, disease reviews, discussions, and reading material. The skills lab portion allows students to learn, practice, and demonstrate CHW core competencies and develop stronger relations with community partners. The most common duties of a community health worker include health promotion education, outstanding culturally-based mindful communication, social support, mentoring, and resource management.


KCA Education
Diploma of Community Services
- Sydney, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to deliver, manage and coordinate a person-centred service to individuals, groups, and communities. You will learn specialised skills in community services to work autonomously within the scope of practice under broad directions from senior management.


Open Colleges School of Health
Certificate III in Community Services
- Adelaide, Australia
- Perth, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
Get ready to unlock many career outcomes. Discover all the tools you need to achieve long-lasting success in the booming community service sector. Graduate industry-ready and fully equipped to make an immediate impact. Get qualified with our nationally recognized CHC30215 Certificate III Community Services. This hands-on career is experiencing huge demand for workers, so you will graduate with many job opportunities. You will learn to support vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups within the community and join a rewarding field in need of workers like you.


Canberra Institute Of Technology TAFE Canberra
Diploma of Community Services
- Bruce, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
This course provides you with the skills, techniques and theories in the area of community welfare. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of community welfare. Graduates of this course are working as community welfare workers in health and community services fields.


Government Education and Training International Tasmania (GETI)
Diploma of Community Services
- Hobart, Australia
Diploma
On-Campus
English
The Diploma of Community Services package is comprised of the two-year Diploma of Community Services course, with the option to progress to a Bachelor of Social Work with Honours at the University of Tasmania. TasTAFE teachers will negotiate and arrange work placements and or work placement projects with Community organizations for students.
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A Community Service degree at the Preparatory level introduces you to the essential principles of social responsibility and civic engagement. This field cultivates a passion for supporting communities while leveraging skills that address real-world needs.
Through courses focused on community organization, conflict resolution, and social services, students gain practical experience in various outreach programs. Understanding diverse populations and designing effective programs are essential skills developed in this area. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, fostering a sense of responsibility for social change and community well-being.
As you explore the ethical dimensions of service, you'll learn about advocacy strategies and develop project management abilities vital for effective community engagement. Graduates often pursue careers in nonprofit organizations, educational services, or local government initiatives, equipping them with the competencies to impact society positively. With comprehensive training and insightful coursework, your path in Community Service can lead to meaningful contributions and a fulfilling professional journey.