Rural Development Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Game Changers - Linking Rural Opportunity Youth to Better Economic Futures

Explore innovative programs connecting rural youth to career training, higher education, and employment opportunities in Appalachia, Mississippi Delta, and Tribal West regions.

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

The Aspen Institute

Rural by Choice - Young Adults Revitalizing Rural Communities

Explore why young Americans choose rural living, their challenges, and efforts to improve their communities' futures through personal stories and expert insights.

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

TEDx

Limitations, Locality, and Originality - Sparking Creativity Through Constraints

Explore how embracing limitations and locality can spark creativity and originality, leading to impactful projects and social movements in rural settings.

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

The Aspen Institute

Accessing Rural Resources in Federal Funding: IIJA, CHIPS, and IRA

Explore funding opportunities for rural America, challenges in accessing resources, and steps to qualify for federal investments. Gain insights from rural leaders and a new Brookings report.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Spark an Idea to Elevate Rural Communities

Inspiring talk on transforming rural communities through visionary actions, highlighting the power of individual initiatives to create lasting positive change across generations.

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

TEDx

Rural Communities Taking Charge of Change

Explore how rural communities drive positive change through local knowledge and innovation, challenging traditional development approaches and empowering grassroots initiatives.

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

TEDx

Empowering Tribal and Rural Communities - Strategies for Sustainable Development

Insights on empowering tribal and rural communities through sustainable development, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, emphasizing community engagement and tailored interventions.

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

The Aspen Institute

Asset-Based Strategies for Rural Development - Insights from Chris Estes

Explore asset-based strategies for rural development, focusing on harnessing unique community resources for equitable prosperity. Learn about the Thrive Rural Framework and its approach to dismantling structural discrimination.

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

TEDx

From Persistent Hardship to Keeping Our Roots

杨兆和分享了他作为创新农业企业家的经历，探讨了农业创业的挑战和保持初心的重要性，展示了现代农业科技的发展前景和对农村青年创业的启发。

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

TEDx

Rural Renaissance - Blossoming Culture

Explore the revival of rural India through Kavya Saxena's journey, documenting villages, working with tribes, and bridging gaps between native communities and urban audiences via sustainable initiatives and cultural preservation.

• YouTube
• 18 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

The Aspen Institute

The Power of Rural Collaboration and Coalition Building - Lessons Learned and Paths Forward

Explore strategies for rural development through collaboration, coalition building, and capacity enhancement. Learn best practices, lessons, and future directions for creating thriving rural communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Transforming a Valley into a Creative Hub - Revitalizing Kromdraai Valley

Discover how art, sustainable architecture, and community empowerment drive rural revival in South Africa's Kromdraai Valley, transforming a UNESCO World Heritage site into a thriving creative hub.

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

TEDx

Building Powerful, Life-Changing Connections - Lessons from Bridge Construction

Discover how building physical connections can combat poverty and create lasting impact. Learn from a bridge-building expert about the power of data-driven infrastructure.

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

Beijing Normal University

精准扶贫与乡村振兴

Delve into 中国精准扶贫政策执行的挑战与乡村振兴战略的实施路径，探索土地政策创新、社会保障体系完善及数字乡村建设等关键议题，助力农村发展转型。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course