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Unlock your potential to make a real difference in your community with the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership at the 东京热! This dynamic course empowers you with the skills to lead and facilitate people-centred, participatory development projects.

Dive into the innovative Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, where you鈥檒l learn to harness and build upon the strengths and resources already present in your community.

Program Overview
  • Duration: 1 year part-time, contact and online classes
  • Accreditation: SAQA registered, NQF Level 5 (120 credits)
  • Target Audience: Individuals with a matric qualification who are eager to engage in community development.
Key Objectives

This program aims to empower participants to:

  • Identify Barriers: Analyze challenges to building inclusive organizations and communities as a foundation for social justice.
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Become culturally sensitive, principle-centered, and transformative leaders.
  • Facilitate Active Citizenry: Initiate, establish, manage, and lead groups towards active participation in their communities.
  • Network Effectively: Coordinate community actions by engaging with relevant stakeholders.
  • Utilize ABCD Approach: Understand and implement the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach for sustainable initiatives.
Course Content

Participants will explore a variety of topics, including:

  • Value driven, participatory leadership
  • Community development processes
  • Management and leadership strategies in community contexts
  • Elements of sustainable community-driven project design, implementation and evaluation
  • Social entrepreneurship skills
Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career paths in:

  • Government departments
  • Not-for-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Community-based organizations (CBOs)
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Corporate companies and businesses
Admission Criteria

To enroll in the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • A matric qualification.
  • Permission from a community agency or workplace to facilitate a small-scale initiative or project.
Contact Information

For more information or to register for the program, please contact:

Department of Social Work and Community Development, 东京热
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK)

Prof Hanna Nel

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Student Assistant

Take the first step towards making a meaningful impact in your community. Enroll in the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership today!

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