Community Development and Social Transformation

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 10 – 24 Jan 2026 | 08 – 19 Jun 2026 | 07 – 18 Sep 2026 | 08 – 19 Dec 2026

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The CPM Community Development and Social Transformation is a two-week intensive professional training programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and practical approaches required to facilitate sustainable community development and promote positive social transformation.

The course explores contemporary theories, principles and practices of community development, with emphasis on community participation, empowerment, social inclusion, leadership, local governance, poverty reduction, gender equality, youth engagement and sustainable development. Participants will learn how to identify community needs, mobilize local resources, strengthen community institutions and design interventions that respond effectively to local priorities.

The training uses practical case studies, group discussions, participatory exercises, field-based approaches and project planning exercises to enable participants to apply the concepts to real community development situations.

TARGET GROUP

This training is designed for:

Community development officers and practitioners
NGO and CBO staff and managers
Government officials involved in community development programmes
Project managers and programme officers
Social workers and community mobilizers
Development practitioners and field officers
Local government and public administration officers
Staff of donor-funded development programmes
Civil society and humanitarian organization staff
Youth and women empowerment programme officers
Community leaders and representatives
Researchers, consultants and development professionals
Professionals seeking to strengthen their skills in community development and social transformation

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Community Development
Module 2: Understanding Communities and Social Change
Module 3: Community Needs Assessment
Module 4: Participatory Community Development
Module 5: Community Mobilization and Empowerment
Module 6: Social Inclusion, Gender and Equity
Module 7: Community Leadership and Local Governance
Module 8: Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Development
Module 9: Conflict Management and Social Cohesion
Module 10: Community-Based Project Planning and Management
Module 11: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Module 12: Strategies for Sustainable Social Transformation

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.