Community Development Courses and Certifications

Partnerships and networks in work with young people

5 ratings at OpenLearn

The term 'partnership' is used to describe a wide range of organisational arrangements and ways of working: from informal networking between individuals, to more formal partnership structures. In ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Global Challenges, Local Communities: the Arts of Changing the World

Drive change within local communities by tackling global challenges with newfound critical problem-solving strategies.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Open Source Community Development in Greater China

Insights on bottom-up open source community building in Taiwan and Hong Kong, offering best practices for mainland China's enterprise-driven open source landscape.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Big Money - The Role of Institutional Capital in Supporting Latino Community Prosperity

Experts discuss institutional capital's impact on Latino communities, exploring investment decisions, community wealth-building, and equity to empower advocates for better resource distribution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Creating Local Cross-Sector Collaborations for Sport Equity

Learn strategies for building cross-sector collaborations in sports, focusing on coalition-building, governance, advocacy, and equity from experienced regional leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Investing Catalytic Capital in Community-Based Philanthropy - IDEA 3

Explore how place-based philanthropy can catalyze community development through strategic investments, partnerships, and innovative initiatives in rural and underserved areas.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Resources We Need Now for Community-Based Youth Sports

Explore strategies to promote youth sports participation, including toolkits, curriculum development, and collaboration between organizations to create sustainable community-based models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Value of Local and Regional Initiatives

Explore the significance and impact of local and regional initiatives in driving positive change and addressing community needs.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Community Builder - Theaster Gates on Urban Transformation and Cultural Preservation

Explore Theaster Gates's transformative work in urban renewal, cultural preservation, and community development through his conversation with Thelma Golden, discussing his projects and future vision.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Bringing Play Spaces to Kids - Innovative Approaches to Youth Sports and Recreation

Innovative approaches to create accessible play spaces for children, featuring insights from experts on urban planning, sports, and community engagement.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building Community Wealth - Transformative Leadership in Place

Explore transformative leadership strategies for building community wealth and fostering sustainable local development through innovative place-based approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Youth Local Councils - Empowering Young Leaders in Governance

Lana Abu-Hijleh's Youth Local Councils program empowers 25,000+ youth in the West Bank, Honduras, and Ukraine to practice leadership, receive training, and execute community projects through elected youth bodies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Field-Based Rural Placemaking - Effective Strategies for Community Development

Discover effective rural placemaking strategies that celebrate community uniqueness, foster intergenerational collaboration, and revitalize local development with limited resources and time.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Radical Love for Community - Taking Action

Discover how to demonstrate radical love for your community using available tools and take ownership of societal development through inspiring insights and practical actions.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Hometown Ownership: The Impact of Employee Ownership in Rural Communities

Explore how employee ownership boosts economic opportunities and retains jobs in rural areas. Learn from experts about successful models and their impact on community prosperity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video